Part-Time Law Adjunct: Academic Achievement & Bar Prep

University of Illinois at Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 1,240,000 - 1,515,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Tuition waivers for employees

Job summary

University of Illinois Chicago invites applications for Adjunct Teaching Associate (Part-time) to join the UIC Law Academic Achievement Program. You will teach JD 401 Expert Learning and LAW 531/532/530 courses, helping first‑year students develop writing and exam skills in a supportive setting.

Candidates must hold a Juris Doctor, be admitted to the Illinois bar, and demonstrate strong teaching ability with willingness to learn the Canvas LMS.

Qualifications

• JD from ABA-accredited law school or equivalent
• Illinois bar or admission to another state bar
• Demonstrated teaching ability or potential
• Willingness to learn Canvas LMS
• Good standing with bar associations

Responsibilities

• Teach or co-teach in the Law School's Academic Achievement Program.
• Courses include JD 401 Expert Learning and LAW 531 Bar Essay Writing, LAW 532 Writing for the Practice of Law, LAW 530 Legal Fundamentals Review and Test Taking Skills.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Bar admission

Teaching experience

Canvas LMS familiarity

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

Adjunct Teaching Associate (Part-time) - UIC Law

Chicago, IL, United States

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1039405

Posted on: 2/19/2026 - Application Deadline: 11/9/2026

Adjunct Teaching Associate (Part-time) - UIC Law

Hiring Department: UIC Law

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1039405

Posting Close Date: November 9, 2026

Salary:The budgeted salary for this position is typically $1,000per credit hour.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has over 300,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits . This includes Health, Dental, Vision, LifeInsurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Position Summary
To teach or co-teach in the Law School's Academic Achievement Program. Courses include JD 401 Expert Learning, an introductory course for first-year students; and LAW 531 Bar Essay Writing, LAW 532 Writing for the Practice of Law, and LAW 530 Legal Fundamentals Review and Test Taking Skills.

Duties & Responsibilities

• To teach or co-teach in the Law School’s Academic Achievement Program. Courses include JD 401 Expert Learning, an introductory course for first-year students; and LAW 531 Bar Essay Writing, LAW 532 Writing for the Practice of Law, and LAW 530 Legal Fundamentals Review and Test Taking Skills.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or its equivalent from a foreign country.
• Admission to the Illinois bar or that of another state
• A record of or potential for excellent teaching, and experience with or willingness to learn the Canvas learning management system.
• Candidates must be in good standing with any bar to which they have been admitted
• Candidates who have been enrolled in and successfully completed that course at UIC Law in or after the Fall 2018 semester, or who have completed an equivalent course at another law school may also be considered.

The budgeted salary for this position is typically $1,000per credit hour.

For fullest consideration, apply online https://jobs.uic.eduby the listed closing date, November 9, 2026. To be considered for an adjunctfaculty position, candidates should submit an online application, including aPDF copy of a resume or curriculum vitae; names and contact information(preferably including telephone numbers and email addresses) for three referencesfamiliar with the applicant's practice or teaching credentials; and a coverletter or other document identifying the specific courses or programs at theSchool of Law for which the applicant wishes to be considered.

Candidates are asked to refer to the information posted athttps://go.uic.edu/lawadjuncts before submitting an application. Specificcourses and programs for which the School of Law anticipates hiring adjunctfaculty in the near future are posted on that page. Individuals with at least five years of lawpractice experience should submit an application for the Adjunct Professorposition, not the Adjunct Teaching Associate position.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may besubject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are madecontingent upon the candidate’s successful completion of any criminalbackground checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required forthe position being offered. Additional information regarding suchpre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during thehiring process.

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The University of Illinois System requires candidatesselected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct orsexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employersregarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment.

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Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

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The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, covid sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.