Part-Time Adjunct Law Professor

University of San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 23,000 - 45,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of San Diego School of Law seeks broadly trained professionals to teach graduate students in its JD and graduate law programs. Adjunct instructors are non-benefit based, teaching 1–4 units per course with a maximum of 6 units per semester.

Compensation is $2,510 per teaching unit for the 2026-27 academic year (Fall 2026 through Summer 2027), with periodic needs across Fall, Spring, and Summer terms in San Diego.

Qualifications

• Candidate must be capable of teaching graduate law students.
• Experience teaching at a law school is preferred.
• Ability to teach JD and graduate law programs across multiple courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach graduate courses in JD and graduate law degree programs.
• Assignments to courses are adjunct law professors.
• Each course consists of 1-4 units of teaching credit and up to 6 units per semester.
• Teach during Fall, Spring, and Summer terms as needed.

Skills

Teaching law courses

Adjunct faculty

Juris Doctor or graduate law degree

Education

Juris Doctor or graduate law degree

Job description

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Posting #: 5719
Position Status: Faculty, Part-time temporary
Location: San Diego
Position Type: Faculty, School of Law

The School of Law seeks broadly trained professionals capable of teaching graduate students in its Juris Doctor and graduate law degree programs. Assignments to these courses are considered adjunct law professors and non-benefit based. Each course consists of 1-4 units of teaching credit and the maximum allowable for each non-benefits based instructor is 6 units per semester.

Periodic need during the following terms: Fall (Aug-Dec), Spring (Jan-May), and Summer (Jun-July). Compensation for the academic year 2026-27 (i.e. Fall 2026 through Summer 2027) will be $2,510 per unit.

Department Description:
At the University of San Diego School of Law , we believe in a collegial, creative, and balanced approach to life and law. It encourages us to build authentic, long-lasting relationships, innovate constantly, and grow together as a community. An ABA-accredited law school, the USD School of Law serves as the intellectual resource for advancing San Diego and beyond, with fresh thinkers and policy that can shape society and drive progress. The intersection of industries and entrepreneurialism in San Diego offers endless opportunity in the region and abroad. These factors, combined with an extensive network of supportive alumni, ensure students are prepared
for wherever they go next. The University of San Diego School of Law's programs are designed to prepare students to achieve the highest levels of success in the field of law. Our dynamic curriculum empowers students to explore their academic passions and individual career
goals. We offer students who wish to specialize in a particular area of law a wide array of electives and concentrations to choose from that will deepen their knowledge as it relates to their particular focus. Our rigorous approach to teaching provides law students with both strong theoretical grounding and hands-on practical training throughout their studies.

University Description:
The University of San Diego, an engaged and contemporary Catholic institution, was founded by the Diocese of San Diego and the Society of the Sacred Heart in 1949. Governed by an independent board of trustees since 1972, USD remains committed to a liberal arts education grounded in the Catholic intellectual tradition and the pursuit of truth, goodness and beauty. Inspired by this centuries old tradition of Catholic higher education, the University welcomes people of all faith traditions and any, or no, religious background. The future success of USD relies on the contributions of those who seek to foster the development of engaged global citizens and an earnest confrontation of humanity's urgent challenges .

Advertised: September 15, 2026 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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