Visiting Professor - Legal Writing (Spring 2027)

CU Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 35,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Colorado Law at the University of Colorado Boulder seeks a Visiting Professor for the Spring 2027 semester to teach LAWS 5223: Legal Writing II. This temporary appointment ends after Spring 2027; applicants should note availability for potential future positions in the cover letter.

The ideal candidate holds a JD from an ABA-accredited law school, with strong analytical and writing skills, plus five years of legal practice or two years of teaching legal writing. Equal opportunity employer.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent.
• Strong analytical, writing, and research skills.
• At least five years of legal practice or two years of teaching legal writing.

Responsibilities

• Teach lectures and discussions for Legal Writing II, design writing projects, and assess student work.
• Meet with students individually several times during the semester.

Skills

Analytical skills

Writing skills

Research skills

ABA JD knowledge

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Requisition Number: 73904

Location: Boulder, Colorado

City: Boulder

State: Colorado

Employment Type: Faculty

Schedule: Part-Time

Date Posted: 04-Aug-2026

Job Summary

Colorado Law seeks a Visiting Professor for the Spring 2027 semester to teach LAWS 5223: Legal Writing II. This is a temporary appointment that will conclude at the end of the Spring 2027 semester.

Applicants interested in the permanent position should indicate in their cover letter that they would be available to begin in Spring 2027 if selected.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

At the Colorado Law School, we are an engaged, diverse, and welcoming community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who help one another succeed. Our selective admissions process keeps our student body small, enabling our faculty, staff, alumni, and community to invest deeply in each student's success. Because we take our responsibility to educate and train future lawyers very seriously, our curriculum, research centers, and experiential learning opportunities are crafted to prepare students for success in today's changing legal environment.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Legal writing faculty members prepare lectures and discussions for classes each week, design writing projects, grade and critique several writing assignments each semester, and meet with students individually several times during the semester.

This position is expected to teach Legal Writing II, which is the second semester of the required first‑year legal writing course. The first semester focuses on predictive writing, while this second semester focuses on persuasive writing.

What You Should Know

This appointment is a full semester in residence and requires the Visiting Professor to be present on campus for the entire semester. Visiting Professors typically have past experience teaching as a full‑time professor in an ABA accredited law school.

What We Can Offer

The pay range for this position is $35,000-40,000 per semester, depending on the qualifications of the professor.

Benefits

• At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well‑being of our employees.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit.
• As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world‑class outdoor recreation.
• Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.

What We Require

• Juris Doctor degree from an ABA‑accredited law school or equivalent degree in a related field.
• Strong analytical, writing, and research skills.
• At least five years of legal practice or two years of experience teaching legal writing (or related subjects).