Online Law Course Instructor (Part-Time)

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 216,000 - 269,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh School of Law (Pitt Law) seeks part-time Adjunct Faculty to teach in the online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program beginning in summer 2026 and academic year 2026-2027.

Instructors will provide detailed feedback, grade assignments, tests, and exams, and use Canvas or similar LMS along with Outlook, Word, and Zoom to support student success in an online environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed attorney with a minimum of 5 years of experience practicing or teaching law.
• At least 3 years of experience in the subject matter of the course for which they are engaged.
• Experience using Canvas or a similar learning management system and skill at online interaction.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Zoom.

Responsibilities

• Course instructors support and guide student progress, provide detailed and substantive feedback on student submissions, grade assignments, tests, and exams.
• Instructors use existing online materials, tools, and procedures.

Skills

Licensed attorney

5+ years experience in law

3 years subject matter experience

Online instruction

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Zoom

Tools

Canvas / LMS

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh School of Law (Pitt Law) seeks part-time Adjunct Faculty to teach in the online Master of Studies in Law (MSL) program beginning in summer 2026 and academic year 2026-2027.

Instructors will provide detailed feedback, grade assignments, tests, and exams, and use Canvas or similar LMS along with Outlook, Word, and Zoom to support student success in an online environment.