Part-time Faculty, Juris Doctor and Course Development

National University; United States; Remote; USD 47,000 - 61,000; Part time

Job summary

National University is seeking part-time faculty for the Juris Doctor program with experience in course development. This role focuses on JD-level curricula and attorney training, collaborating with program leadership to ensure quality and student engagement.

The candidate will provide timely feedback, foster an inclusive learning environment, and contribute to course design and content optimization for online JD education, all while aligning with program goals.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution.
• Background in legal doctrine and practice along with experience in JD program or JD-level instruction.
• Ability to create substantive course content.
• Proficiency in the use of technology preferably in the delivery of legal education.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on various assessment activities.
• Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive student‑centric learning environment.
• Complete required tasks on deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals, etc.)
• Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, when applicable.
• Provide feedback to the course lead regarding the course content.
• Identify at‑risk students and collaborate with student services.

Skills

Legal doctrine

JD instruction

Educational technology

Course development

Education

Juris Doctor degree

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Compensation Range:

Hourly: $34.03 - $44.35

National University – San Diego, California

Part-time Faculty: Juris Doctor and Course Development

Location: Remote, USA

National University is a veteran-founded, San Diego-based nonprofit. Since 1971, our mission has been to provide accessible higher education to adult learners. Today, we educate a diverse student body from across the U.S. and around the globe, with more than 230,000 alumni worldwide. Our three schools and three colleges offer more than 200 accredited and licensed graduate and undergraduate programs. National University holds accreditation through the Western Senior College and Universities Commission (WSCUC).

Position Summary

The JFK School of Law in the College of Law and Public Service invites applications for part-time faculty in the Juris Doctor program with experience in course development for JD programs, JD-level curricula, or attorney training. The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of, or potential for excellence in, teaching in their field and a commitment to serving the university’s diverse adult student body. This position primarily works closely with the Associate Dean, Academic Program Director, and other faculty within the program and contributes to ensuring program quality, student engagement, and success.

Essential Functions

• Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on various assessment activities.
• Maintain a positive, safe, inclusive student‑centric learning environment.
• Complete required tasks on deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals, etc.)
• Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, when applicable.
• Provide feedback to the course lead regarding the course content.
• Identify at‑risk students and collaborate with student services.

Qualifications

Required Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution
• Background in legal doctrine and practice along with experience in JD program or JD-level instruction or presentation on legal topics
• Ability to create substantive course content
• Proficiency in the use of technology preferably in the delivery of legal education

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with the online delivery of education and the systems that support it
• 2+ years of online teaching experience especially in a JD program or at a JD level.
• Curriculum development experience

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Candidate receiving offers will be offered a salary/pay rate commensurate with experience that vary based on a candidate’s qualifications, skills, and competencies. Absent exceptional circumstances, candidates will be offered a salary within this range for this position. Base pay is one component of National University’s total rewards package, as we are dedicated to supporting the needs of the “whole you” with our holistic approach to employee benefits by offering comprehensive well‑being benefits for you and your family. For full details about our benefit plan offerings, please visit benefits.nu.edu. For part-time positions, please click here.

National University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant per applicable federal, state and local laws. At NU, a mix of highly talented, innovative, and creative people come together to make the impact of a lifetime for each of our student learners. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment, education, and admission at National University.