Part Time - Penn State Dickinson Law - Adjunct Instructors

Penn State University; University Park (TX); Hybrid; USD 55,800 - 78,120; Part time

Job summary

A leading university in University Park is seeking exceptional candidates for part-time adjunct faculty positions for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 in various legal subjects including Advanced Torts and Bankruptcy. Candidates should have a distinguished law practice record or teaching experience, along with a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school. Flexible work arrangements, including remote or hybrid options, may be considered.

Qualifications

• A distinguished record of law practice in the subject matter or experience teaching the course subjects.
• Scholarly or professional publications in relevant field of law.
• Participation and leadership in bar associations or relevant professional organizations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in various legal subjects for Fall 2026 and Spring 2027.
• Participate in academic and professional activities related to the law.

Skills

Law practice experience

Experience in teaching legal subjects

Leadership in professional organizations

Strong academic credentials

Education

J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school

Job description

Job Description and Position Requirements

Penn State Dickinson Law invites exceptional candidates to apply for short‑term, part‑time adjunct faculty appointments for the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters in the following areas:

• 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

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.

Requirements and Qualifications

• 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.

Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.

Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814‑865‑1473.