Visiting Associate Professor of Law - Delaware Law School

Widener University; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Widener University—Delaware Law School—seeks a Visiting Associate Professor of Law for a full-time, 10-month appointment starting Fall 2027. The role involves teaching two law courses per semester, mentoring JD/LL.M. students, and engaging in scholarly activity and service within the law school community.

The candidate should hold a JD or equivalent terminal degree, demonstrate strong teaching abilities, and have a track record or potential in legal scholarship or practice. U.S.

Qualifications

• JD/LL.M./J.S.D. degree from an accredited institution.
• Proven excellence or strong potential in teaching law to upper-level or foundational students.
• Record of or commitment to legal scholarship, practice, or prior academic appointments.

Responsibilities

• Teach two law courses per semester in legal methods; overload possible depending on needs.
• Hold office hours, mentor students, and assess performance via exams or papers.
• Engage in faculty scholarship, present works, and participate in academic activities.
• Participate in faculty meetings and student-focused institutional programs.

Skills

Teaching law

Mentoring students

Legal scholarship

Education

J.D., LL.M., J.S.D. or equivalent terminal law degree

Job description

Reporting to the Dean at the Delaware Law School, the Visiting Associate Professor of Law works as a full-time faculty member, teaching in both the fall and spring semesters of the academic year. This is a ten (10) month role for one academic year starting in Fall 2027-2028.

Visiting Professors are valued members of our academic community who teach core or specialized legal courses, mentor Juris Doctor (JD) (and/or LL.M.) students, and enrich our intellectual life through active participation in faculty workshops and scholarship. The visiting professor is assigned to a temporary, non-tenure-track appointment.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential Duties:

• Teaching: Teach two (2) law courses per semester in legal methods. Based on the visitor's experience, there may be an opportunity to teach an additional course as an overload in the visitor's area of expertise or core curriculum needs.
• Student Engagement: Hold regular office hours, mentor students, and evaluate student performance through exams, papers, or practical exercises.
• Scholarship: Participate in faculty speaker series, present work-in-progress papers, and engage in ongoing legal scholarship or writing during the appointment.
• Service: Participate selectively in faculty meetings, academic events, and student-facing institutional programs.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.), LL.M., J.S.D., or an equivalent terminal law degree from an accredited institution. Degree must be from an accredited University or College.
• Demonstrated excellence or strong potential in teaching law to upper-level or foundational law students.
• A track record of or strong commitment to legal scholarship, practice experience, or prior academic appointments.

Preferred:

• Current or former full-time law faculty status at another accredited law school (senior or junior level), or extensive distinguished practitioner/judicial clerkship experience.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

U.S. work authorization is required.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

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