Part-Time Faculty: School of Law

Fordham; New York (NY); Sur place; USD 22 000 - 167 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Fordham Law School invites applications for an adjunct instructor to teach a Law course at Lincoln Center Campus, focusing on both theory and current legal practice.

The role involves developing a thirteen-week syllabus, shaping learning objectives, and assessing student performance in alignment with grading curves. A Juris Doctor is required; prior teaching experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• JD degree with a specialization in proposed subject area.
• Prior teaching experience preferred.

Responsabilités

• Teach a Law course exploring legal issues within a chosen subject area, including analysis of case law, statutes, and practice documents.
• Develop a thirteen-week syllabus covering essential topics within the field or domain.
• Shape learning objectives for the course and evaluate student performance according to grading curves.

Connaissances

Teaching

Curriculum development

Feedback/assessment

Formation

Juris Doctor (JD)

Description du poste

Fordham University: Office of the Provost: Law

Location

Lincoln Center Campus

Open Date

Feb 09, 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 a wide range of subject areas. 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 within a chosen subject area, including in-depth analysis of case law, statutes, regulations, and practice-oriented documents (contracts, pleadings, briefs, etc.)
• Develop a thirteen-week syllabus that covers essential topics within a chosen field 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.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree with a specialization in proposed 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.

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 .