Part Time - Penn State Dickinson Law - Adjunct Instructors

Penn State University; Carlisle (Cumberland County); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A prestigious university in Carlisle, PA, is seeking adjunct faculty for part-time teaching appointments in legal subjects for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027. Ideal candidates will have a distinguished legal practice record and teaching experience, particularly in areas like Bankruptcy, Environmental Law, and Corporate Finance. Flexible work arrangements may be available. Interested applicants should submit a letter of interest and CV through the university's careers site.

Qualifications

• Distinguished record of law practice in the subject matter.
• Experience teaching course subjects.
• Strong academic credentials in law.
• A J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Superior academic credentials.

Responsibilities

• Teach short-term, part-time adjunct courses in various legal subjects.
• Engage in course development and experiential learning.
• Participate in university faculty responsibilities.

Skills

Law practice experience

Teaching experience

Scholarly publications

Participation in bar associations

Education

J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants.

Job Description And Position Requirements

PENN STATE DICKINSON LAW in Carlisle and University Park, PA invites exceptional candidates to apply for short-term, part-time adjunct faculty appointments for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 Semesters, in the areas of:

• Advanced Torts
• Artificial Intelligence in Legal Practice (experiential course proposals on the use of AI welcome)
• Bankruptcy
• Business Entities I: Unincorporated Business Entities
• Business Entities II: Corporations
• Client Counseling (criminal and/or civil client focuses welcome)
• Conflict of Laws
• Construction Law
• Corporate Finance
• Elder Law
• Electronic Evidence
• Environmental Law
• Externship Sections
• Federal Courts
• First Amendment
• General Counsel & In‑House Legal Department Experience
• Health Law & Policy
• Intellectual Property Licensing
• Legal Research
• Moot Court and Mock Trial Team Coaches
• Negotiation/Mediation
• Payment Systems
• Race, Racism & the Law
• Real Estate Transactions
• Real Estate Negotiation & Drafting
• Restorative Justice
• Sales
• State and Local Government Law
• Transactional Drafting
• Trauma Informed Lawyering
• Wills, Trusts & Estates
• Other areas as needs arise

In addition, Penn State Dickinson Law is always interested in increasing attorney or judge taught experiential learning courses. Email the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Jeffrey A. Dodge, at [e-mail] should you have a course idea that focuses on applied lawyering skills through simulations, writing, and/or research.

Requirements And Qualifications

Applicants should have:

• A distinguished record of law practice in the subject matter or experience teaching the course subjects.
• Scholarly or professional publications to the relevant field of law.
• Participation and leadership in bar association or other professional organizations related to the subject matter.
• A J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Superior academic credentials.

While adjunct faculty able to teach live in Carlisle or University Park are preferred, flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work opportunities, may be considered.

To apply, submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae or resume through the Penn State Careers Site. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until all vacancies are filled. To learn more about Dickinson Law visit our website.

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