MLS Adjunct Faculty — Law School Teaching (Open Rank)

University of Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; Part time

Job summary

An academic institution in Utah is seeking qualified candidates for an Open Rank Adjunct Faculty position in the MLS program. The role involves teaching and meeting various evaluative criteria established by the College. Candidates should demonstrate teaching ability, subject expertise, and availability. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Interested individuals must submit a cover letter and CV. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants. This position may require background checks.

Qualifications

• Candidates should have prior relevant academic performance and teaching experience.
• Expertise in the subject area for which they wish to teach.
• Must address specific criteria in their cover letter and resume.

Responsibilities

• Teach in various areas of the MLS program.
• Evaluate course material and schedule based on student needs.
• Enhance the development goals of the College.

Skills

Teaching ability

Expertise in relevant subject matter

Availability

Education

Juris Doctor or equivalent

Job description

Open Rank Adjunct Faculty in College of Law (MLS Program)

The University of Utah, an AA/EO employer, encourages applications from all qualified individuals, and provides reasonable accommodation to the known disabilities of applicants and employees. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students, staff, faculty and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education, employment opportunities, and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented groups.

Position Information

Proposed Faculty Rank

Proposed Faculty Rank Adjunct (Assistant, Associate or Professor)

Department

Department 00096 - College of Law - Dean

City

City Salt Lake City, UT

Track

New Position to Begin

New Position to Begin Applicants are generally hired the semester prior to teaching

Details

The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law seeks adjunct professors to teach in a variety of areas in our MLS program. The College of Law evaluates candidates according to the following criteria: (a) teaching ability, including prior relevant academic performance; (b) expertise in the relevant subject matter of curricular need; ( c ) availability of the candidate; (d) scheduling needs of the students and faculty; (e) the potential for enhancing the development goals of the College; and (f) any other pertinent criteria relevant to the College’s needs and the potential adjunct’s capacity for fulfilling those needs. Candidates should address these criteria in their cover letter and/or resume. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis based on need.

EEO/Non-Discrimination Information

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number, can be located at https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/ .

Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu .

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.


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Special Instructions for Candidates

Candidates should upload a Cover Letter and a CV/Resume. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis based on need.

Open Date

Open Date 08/04/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Requisition Number

Requisition Number PRN01390CF

Type

Type Faculty

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

Required Documents

Cover Letter

Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Description for More Information – Appropriate discharge document (such as DD-2214) – Veteran Only

Historical Only – Do Not Use – See Document Description for More Information – Addendum to the University of Utah – Veteran Only

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