Part-Time Law Lecturer — Upper-Level Courses

University of Virginia; Charlottesville (VA); On-site; USD 7,000 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious law school in Charlottesville, Virginia, is seeking applications for part-time lecturer/adjunct faculty positions for the 2026-27 academic year. Candidates need a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or an equivalent degree. Teaching responsibilities include one upper-level elective course. The school is known for excellence in teaching and scholarship, providing a supportive environment for both faculty and students. Interested applicants should submit an online application along with a cover letter, CV, and references.

Qualifications

• A J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school, or an equivalent degree from a non‑U.S. law school, is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach one upper-level elective course during the fall or spring semester.
• Adjunct faculty generally teach courses not regularly taught by resident faculty.

Education

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent

Job description

The University of Virginia School of Law seeks applications to fill one or more lecturer/adjunct faculty positions for the 2026-27 academic year. The University of Virginia School of Law is consistently recognized as one of the top law schools in the country, with a dynamic faculty who excel in teaching, scholarship, and service (see more here). Students routinely rank the Law School’s faculty as best in the nation compared to all other law schools in the country. The environment at the Law School is both active and supportive, with a strong sense of collegiality among students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to excellence and service.

These lecturer/adjunct faculty positions are part-time, non-tenure-track, and without benefits (“faculty wage”), and they typically involve teaching one upper-level elective course during the fall or spring semester of the academic year. Adjunct faculty generally teach courses that are not regularly taught by the Law School’s resident faculty. For a list of recently taught courses, see the Law School web site (here).

A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. law school, is strongly preferred. Candidates will be evaluated based on experience, subject-area needs, and commitment to teaching.

To apply, please submit an application online at https://jobs.virginia.edu and attach a cover letter that includes the course(s) you propose teaching, a current CV, and contact information for three references. If you are proposing a new course, we encourage you to submit an on-line new course proposal form. Search for requisition number R0081162.

Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website.

For questions about the positions contact Associate Dean for Curricular Programs Quinn Curtis at [e-mail].

The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

Minimum Requirements

Education: A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. law school, is strongly preferred.

Experience: None

Licensure: None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.