Part Time - Penn State Dickinson Law - Adjunct Instructors

The Pennsylvania State University; State College (Centre County); Hybrid; USD 4,000 - 8,000; Part time

Job summary

Penn State Dickinson Law invites exceptional candidates to apply for short-term, part-time adjunct faculty appointments for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 in advanced topics such as Advanced Torts, Environmental Law, Intellectual Property Licensing, and more. Applicants should have a distinguished record of law practice or teaching, with a J.D.

from an ABA-accredited school and strong scholarly credentials. Remote or hybrid arrangements may be considered with preference for Carlisle or University

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Teach adjunct courses in the listed subjects for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Contribute to experiential learning through simulations and practical exercises.
• Submit materials via Penn State Careers Site and participate in program development.

Skills

Distinguished record of law practice

Scholarly publications

Participation in professional orgs

Education

J.D. from ABA accredited law school

Superior academic credentials

Job description

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

Penn State Dickinson Law is also 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 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.

Background Checks/Clearances

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.

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