Part-Time Faculty: Criminal Procedure: Adjudication, School of Law

Fordham; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 167,000; Part time

Job summary

Fordham Law School invites applications for an adjunct instructor position to teach a Law course in Criminal Procedure: Adjudication at Lincoln Center Campus. Salary is $2,000 to $15,000 per course based on credits and experience.

The candidate will develop a thirteen-week syllabus, shape learning objectives, and evaluate student performance while fostering an inclusive classroom. Juris Doctor in Criminal Law with teaching experience preferred is required.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree with a specialization in Criminal Law subject area.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach an engaging course at the Law School exploring legal issues in Adjudications in Criminal Procedure, including in-depth analysis of case law, statutes, regulations, and practice-oriented documents
• Develop a thirteen-week syllabus that covers essential topics within a Criminal Procedure: Investigative or domain. Foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment conducive to critical thinking, discussion, and debate.
• Shape a set of learning objectives that students will master by the end of the course.
• Evaluate and grade student course performance in alignment with the appropriate grading curves, providing constructive feedback to foster students’ understanding of core concepts.

Education

Juris Doctor (Criminal Law)

Job description

Fordham University: Office of the Provost: Law

Location

Lincoln Center Campus

Open Date

Sep 16, 2024

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 Law course in Criminal Procedure: Adjudication. 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 Adjudications in Criminal Procedure, including in-depth analysis of case law, statutes, regulations, and practice-oriented documents
• Develop a thirteen-week syllabus that covers essential topics within a Criminal Procedure: Investigative or domain. Foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment conducive to critical thinking, discussion, and debate.
• Shape a set of learning objectives that students will master by the end of the course.
• Evaluate and grade student course performance in alignment with the appropriate grading curves, providing constructive feedback to foster students’ understanding of core concepts.

We value diversity and strongly encourage individuals from a range of backgrounds to apply.

Fordham Law School is a national leader in the field, with approximately 1,600 students in our J.D., LL.M. and M.S.L. programs. Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York and serves students of all faiths, including those with no faith.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree with a specialization in Criminal Law subject area.
• 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 .