Law Teaching Fellow - Visiting Associate Professor

Widener University; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Widener University Delaware Law School seeks a Visiting Associate Professor of Law for fall 2027–spring 2028. This full-time, 10-month appointment teaches in legal methods and engages in scholarship, mentoring, and service to the school and students.

The appointment emphasizes teaching excellence and a track record of or strong commitment to legal scholarship or practice. U.S. work authorization required; Widener values an inclusive academic community.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated excellence or strong potential in teaching law to upper-level or foundational students.
• Track record or strong commitment to legal scholarship, practice, or prior academic appointments.

Responsibilities

• Teach two law courses per semester in legal methods; overload possible in area of expertise.
• Maintain regular office hours, mentor students, and evaluate performance through exams or papers.
• Participate in faculty speaker series and engage in ongoing legal scholarship during appointment.
• Participate selectively in faculty meetings and student-facing institutional programs.

Skills

Teaching excellence

Legal scholarship

Practice or academic appointments

Education

J.D./LL.M./J.S.D. or equivalent terminal degree

Job description

Widener University Delaware Law School seeks a Visiting Associate Professor of Law for fall 2027–spring 2028. This full-time, 10-month appointment teaches in legal methods and engages in scholarship, mentoring, and service to the school and students.

The appointment emphasizes teaching excellence and a track record of or strong commitment to legal scholarship or practice. U.S. work authorization required; Widener values an inclusive academic community.