Part-Time Faculty: Arbitration, School of Law

Fordham; New York (NY); On-site; USD 2,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Fordham University invites applications for an adjunct instructor position in the Law School to teach a course in International Commercial Arbitration Law and the CISG at the Lincoln Center Campus. The position focuses on theory and current legal practice and aims to prepare students for international arbitration competitions.

Develop a thirteen-week syllabus, foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment, set clear learning objectives, and evaluate student performance with

Qualifications

• Experience in Arbitration Law and International Sales.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach International Commercial Arbitration Law and CISG at Fordham Law School.
• Develop a thirteen-week syllabus and course materials.
• Foster an inclusive, collaborative learning environment.
• Evaluate and provide constructive feedback on student performance.

Skills

Arbitration Law

International Sales

Job description

Fordham University: Office of the Provost: Law

Location

Lincoln Center Campus

Open Date

Feb 11, 2025

Salary Range or Pay Grade

$2,000 to $15,000 per course based on credits

Description

Fordham Law School invites applications for an adjunct instructor position to teach a course in International Commercial Arbitration Law and the CISG. The Law School is particularly interested in courses that combine both theory and current legal practice.

Responsibilities:

Teach an engaging course at the Law School exploring legal issues in International Commercial Arbitration and the CISG,(the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods), including developing arbitration skills for International Arbitration competitions. Develop practice-oriented arbitration documents and teach topics including:

Arbitration as a product of consent and a private method of dispute resolution

Dispute resolution process and impact of the Agreement to Arbitrate

Arbitration vs Litigation

The Civil Law approach vs. the Common Law (US) approach

The doctrine of separability

Fundamentals of International Commercial Arbitration and the CISG

The Arbitration Clause and Kompetenz-Kompetenz

Impact of the arbitration rules selected in the Agreement to Arbitrate

Impact of the Lex Arbitri

The course prepares students for competing in the International Vis arbitration competition in Hong Kong and Vienna. In addition to covering the basics of international arbitration, the course covers the CISG.

Develop a thirteen-week syllabus that covers essential topics within International Arbitration and the CISG, fostering a mastery as an advocate in arbitration.

Foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment conducive to critical thinking, discussion, and debate.

Shape a set of learning objectives and skills that students will master by the end of the course.

Evaluate and grade student course performance and provide constructive feedback to foster students’ understanding of core concepts.

Qualifications

Experience in Arbitration Law and International Sales.

Prior teaching experience (preferred).

The salary range for this job is $2,000-$15,000 per semester, dependent on the number of credits offered, experience, and practice area.

Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Effective October 24, 2025, the University will not approve or move forward with any new faculty hires that require the filing of an H-1B petition who are foreign nationals residing outside the U.S. For all other aspects, we will continue to follow Fordham’s policy on Appointment of Nonimmigrant Faculty .