Part Time Faculty: National Security Law and Related Courses

Fordham University Office of Military and Veterans' Services; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 2,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Fordham Law School invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach National Security Law and related issues at the Lincoln Center Campus. The appointment focuses on courses blending theory with current legal practice.

Candidates will develop a thirteen-week syllabus, define learning objectives, and assess student performance consistent with grading curves. JD with National Security Law specialization and teaching experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree with a specialization in National Security Law.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach an engaging course at the Law School exploring legal issues in National Security, including in-depth analysis of case law, statutes, regulations, and practice-oriented documents.
• Develop a thirteen-week syllabus that covers essential topics within a National Security 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.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Juris Doctor with National Security Law specialization

Job description

Fordham University: Office of the Provost: Law

Location

Lincoln Center Campus

Open Date

Nov 12, 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 Law courses in National Security Law and related issues. The Law School is particularly interested in courses that combine both theory and current legal practice.

Course topics could include

• the balance between security and civil liberties
• the powers of different branches of government
• specific areas such as domestic and foreign intelligence surveillance
• the use of force
• the law of war
• counterterrorism
• an analysis of the legal challenges of balancing national security secrecy with the public's right to information

Responsibilities

• Teach an engaging course at the Law School exploring legal issues in National Security, including in-depth analysis of case law, statutes, regulations, and practice-oriented documents
• Develop a thirteen-week syllabus that covers essential topics within a National Security 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.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree with a specialization in National Security 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.

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.