POOL - Instructor - Law School

University of Kansas; Lawrence (KS); On-site; USD 1,800 - 2,600; Part time

Job summary

University of Kansas invites qualified scholars to apply to the instructor pool for part-time and/or full-time, temporary and/or regular teaching positions in the School of Law. Positions vary by semester and are not tenure-track; term appointments for Fall 2026 with renewal based on need and performance. Successful candidates must be eligible to work in the U.S.

and may be located in eligible states. The appointment includes duties such as teaching, syllabus development, grading, and student

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in discipline and five years of relevant experience, or master’s with seven years of relevant experience.
• Record of scholarship or achievement in the subject area to be taught.

Responsibilities

• Teach in a specific field and develop course materials.
• Create syllabi, lectures, and assignments; grade student work and hold office hours.
• Collaborate with colleagues and adhere to university policies.

Skills

Teaching

Curriculum development

Student advising

Education

J.D. or Master’s degree with relevant experience

Job description

Position Overview

The School of Law invites qualified scholars and professionals to submit online applications to the instructor pool to be considered for part-time and/or full-time, temporary and/or regular teaching positions. Positions vary and are dependent upon the need for instructors, if any, for courses being offered each semester.

This position is an instructional, adjunct faculty position that is not eligible for tenure or promotion in rank. This is a term appointment for the fall 2026 semester. Renewal will be based upon unit needs and funding as well as performance that meets expectations, not to exceed two continuous semesters.

The instructor position is a union covered position within the collective bargaining unit represented by United Academics of Kansas University (UAKU). UAKU is the exclusive bargaining representative for the bargaining unit. As the State of Kansas is a right to work state, you have the right to be a member or not to be a member of the union without fear of personal or professional repercussions.

Due to complex state laws, the University of Kansas may be unable to hire fully remote workers for this position outside of Kansas. Specifically, we cannot currently offer employment to candidates residing in the following states: California, Delaware, Idaho and Minnesota. We appreciate your understanding and invite interested individuals from eligible states to apply.

The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. prior to the start date of the position.

Job Description

• As an instructor for the law school/university, primary duties and responsibilities include teaching in a specific field, developing course materials, developing and managing syllabi, creating lectures and assignments, grading student work, advising students and holding office hours.
• All instructors are expected to collaborate with colleagues, be current in the field, and are required to adhere to departmental, school/college and university policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

1. Terminal degree in discipline (J.D. from an ABA accredited law school or its foreign equivalent) and five years of relevant experience, or master's and seven years of relevant experience.
2. Record of research, scholarship or achievement in discipline or course being taught as demonstrated in resume.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Prior teaching experience at the law school level, particularly in the subject matter of the course(s) being taught.

Contact Information to Applicants

Kyle Velte

Associate Dean, Faculty

[e-mail]

Advertised Salary Range

Commensurate with experience, subject matter being taught, number of courses taught, credit hours assigned to the course(s) and FTE allocation. Minimum starting salary is $1,750.

Application Review Begins

Tuesday October 6, 2026

Anticipated Start Date

Friday January 1, 2027