UAA Legal Studies Temporary Faculty

University of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 20,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Alaska invites qualified adjunct instructors to teach Legal Studies to undergraduate students. The role supports a range of delivery modes, including distance learning, on-campus, and hybrid formats, with emphasis on practical legal application and professional development.

Successful candidates combine legal practice experience with a strong commitment to student learning, clear communication of complex topics, and the ability to foster critical thinking in diverse student

Qualifications

• Hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.).
• Two to three years of related legal experience.
• Willingness to engage in training and instructional development.

Responsibilities

• Teach Legal Studies courses in distance, on-campus, and hybrid formats.
• Create engaging learning environments for undergraduate students.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students.

Skills

Legal practice experience

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Adaptability

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.)

Job description

The UAA Justice Center is accepting applications for Legal Studies adjunct instructors who are interested in expanding their practice to include part-time teaching in undergraduate programs.

The Justice Center is dedicated to providing strong and innovative instruction that promotes student awareness of varied perspectives and experiences, outreach and community-based practice skills, critical thinking, research-informed action, cultural responsiveness, and inter-professional collaboration. Instruction will occur through distance delivery, face-to-face on-campus methods, or through hybrid approaches combining these methods.

We seek to identify talented adjunct faculty the Justice Center can invest in, provide training and mentoring to prior and during instruction, and establish long-term working relationships to enhance the professional diversity and practice experience of the Legal Studies faculty for the benefit of our students and programs.

Successful candidates will bring a combination of legal practice experience and a commitment to student learning. The ideal adjunct instructor can communicate complex legal concepts clearly, foster critical thinking, and create an engaging learning environment for undergraduate students. The ability to work effectively with students from a wide range of educational, professional, and personal backgrounds is important.

Candidates who thrive in this role are adaptable and comfortable teaching in face-to-face, online, and hybrid learning environments. They demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, provide timely and constructive feedback, and are committed to maintaining high academic standards. A collaborative approach to working with faculty, staff, and community partners, along with an interest in contributing to student success and professional development, will support success in this position.

Experience applying legal principles in professional practice and connecting those experiences to classroom instruction is highly valued. A willingness to engage in training, mentoring, and ongoing instructional development will help instructors build successful long-term relationships within the Legal Studies program.

Candidates will be evaluated on past teaching experiences, expertise and experience relevant to effective teaching in the area of need, and potential for providing high-quality instruction to undergraduate students.

Acceptance into the hiring pool does not constitute a hiring agreement, nor does having worked one semester guarantee that a position will be available in subsequent semesters. Hiring decisions for temporary faculty are made on a semester-by-semester basis, according to the needs of that semester's schedule, and needs that arise during a given semester.

Minimum Qualifications

Adjunct faculty offering Legal Studies courses are required to hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.), and possess two to three years of related experience. Exceptions to these minimum educational and experience requirements may be made on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the Legal Studies faculty and the Assistant Dean of the School of Justice and Human Services.

Position Details

This is a pooled position, and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.

New hires will be placed UNAD Adjunct salary table. Salary is commensurate with education, experience, type of work assigned.

The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position’s duties, operational needs, and the employee’s ability to effectively perform the work remotely.

To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.

This position is represented by United Academic – Adjuncts, AAUP-AFT/AFL-CIO.

This is an at-will, union represented adjunct position, and may be canceled based upon the needs of the university.

The University of Alaska (UA) is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the ADA team at [e-mail].

University of Alaska (www.alaska.edu) is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access Employer and Educational Institution. The University is committed to a policy of non-discrimination (www.alaska.edu/nondiscrimination) against individuals on the basis of any legally protected status.

The successful applicant is required to complete a background check. Any offer of employment is contingent on the background check.

Your application for employment with the University of Alaska is subject to public disclosure under the Alaska Public Records Act.

All employees at the University of Alaska are expected to uphold the highest standards of ethics and professionalism when conducting or engaged in university business.

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UAA

Addresses: Anchorage campus, Aviation Technology Complex, JBER - Elmendorf Extension, JBER - Richardson Extension, Kenai Peninsula College – Kachemak Bay campus, Kenai Peninsula College – Kenai River campus, Kodiak College, Kodiak High School Extension, Matanuska‑Susitna College, Prince William Sound College, and Prince William Sound College – Cordova Extension. Online: https://www.uaa.alaska.edu/students/safety. Request a paper copy in person: UAA Police Department Office at Room 114 of Eugene Short Hall on the Anchorage campus / UAA Dean of Students Office at Room 122 of Rasmuson Hall on the Anchorage campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907‑786‑1120 or [e-mail] / 907‑786‑1214 or [e-mail].

UAF

Addresses: Fairbanks Campus, Bristol Bay Campus, Chukchi Campus, Community and Technical College, Kasitsna Bay Campus, Seward Marine Center, Tok Campus, Kuskokwim Campus, and Northwest Campus. Online: https://www.uaf.edu/orca/files/ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: UAF Office of Rights, Compliance and Accountability on the 3rd Floor of Constitution Hall. Request a paper copy by mail: 907‑474‑7300 or [e-mail].

UAS

Addresses: the Juneau Auke Bay Campus, Juneau Technical Education Center, Sitka Campus, & Ketchikan Campus. Online: https://uas.alaska.edu/equity-and-compliance/docs/clery/UAS_ASFSR.pdf. Request a paper copy in person: Hendrickson Building, Suite 202 on the Juneau campus. Request a paper copy by mail: 907‑796‑6371 or emailing [e-mail].