NTT Faculty (Law) (Multiple Vacancies) (Extended Deadline)

Southern Illinois University at Carbondale; Carbondale (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

The Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School seeks applicants for adjunct faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice. This is a term, non-tenure track faculty appointment.

Adjunct faculty are hired based on the needs of the law school and applications are continually evaluated throughout the year, with the first review beginning on May 4, 2026. Because program needs change quickly, candidates with a completed application on file will be given full consideration as vacancies

Qualifications

• JD from an ABA-approved law school.
• Licensed member of a state bar in good standing.
• 5 years of legal practice experience; waiver possible for exceptional circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Teaching assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved curriculum and academic standards.
• Holding scheduled class sessions (in-person, online, or hybrid) and ensuring coverage of required instructional minutes.
• Designing and administering assessments (exams, papers, simulations, or practical exercises).
• Evaluating student performance fairly and timely per law school policies.
• Providing meaningful feedback to support student learning and bar preparation.
• Responding to student communications promptly and offering supportive instruction outside of class.
• Engaging in other duties as determined by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Education

JD from ABA-approved law school

Bar admission in good standing

Job description

Description

The Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School seeksapplicants for adjunct faculty at the rank of Assistant Professorof Practice.

This is a term, non-tenure track faculty appointment.Adjunct faculty are hired based on the needs of the law school andapplications are continually evaluated throughout the year, withthe first review beginning on May 4, 2026. Because program needschange quickly, candidates with a completed application on filewill be given full consideration as vacancies open.

Examples of Duties

1. teaching assigned course(s) in accordance with the approvedcurriculum and academic standards of the law school;
2. holding scheduled class sessions (in-person, online, or hybrid)and ensure coverage of required instructional minutes;
3. designing and administering appropriate and requiredassessments (e.g., exams, papers, simulations, or practicalexercises);
4. evaluating student performance fairly and timely, consistentwith law school grading policies;
5. providing meaningful feedback to support student learning andbar preparation;
6. responding to student communications in a timely andprofessional manner and providing them supportive instructionoutside of class meetings;
7. engaging in other duties as determined by the Associate Deanfor Academic Affairs.

All faculty members are expected to adhere to all University, LawSchool, ABA accreditation, collective bargaining agreement, andother relevant policies and procedures.

Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications andexperience, while also considering internal equity.

This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salaryand other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• JD from an ABA approved law school
• Licensed member of a state bar in good standing
• 5 years of legal practice experience. The minimum years ofrequired practice may be waived on account of exceptionalcircumstances, such as outstanding law school performance or anadvanced degree in a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience in a law school setting

Required Documents

Submit a letter of application,CV, and three references .

Contact

Angela Upchurch, [e-mail]