Adjunct Professor (Part-Time) - UIC Law

Adjunct Professor (Part-Time) - UIC Law

Hiring Department: UIC Law

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition ID: 1023805

Posting Close Date: 06/01/2025

The budgeted salary for this position is typically $1,000 per credit hour.

About the University of Illinois Chicago

UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent 'Best Colleges' rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.

Description:

Position Summary
The UIC School of Law, Chicago's only public law school, is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Adjunct Professor to join our team and teach courses in the Juris Doctor program. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track position offering an opportunity to contribute to the intellectual development of future legal professionals.

Adjunct Professors normally are appointed for one semester at a time and teach one or two courses in an academic year.

Most courses are taught in person at our downtown Chicago campus, during the day or evening; some also include synchronous or asynchronous online components. A learning management system is used to post syllabi and other materials and communicate with students. Adjunct faculty are required to participate in orientation and training sessions and to comply with academic and institutional policies.

To be considered for an adjunct faculty position, candidates should submit an online application, including a PDF copy of a resume or curriculum vitae; names and contact information (preferably including telephone numbers and email addresses) for three references familiar with the applicant's practice or teaching credentials; and a cover letter or other document identifying the specific courses or programs at the School of Law for which the applicant wishes to be considered.

Candidates are asked to refer to the information posted at https://go.uic.edu/lawadjuncts before submitting an application. Specific courses and programs for which the School of Law anticipates hiring adjunct faculty in the near future are posted on that page. Individuals with less than five years of law practice experience who otherwise meet the qualifications for this position should instead consider applying for the Adjunct Teaching Associate position.

Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and deliver engaging and rigorous classroom instruction for the assigned course(s), adhering to the established curriculum and learning objectives.

Utilize diverse teaching methods (e.g., lectures, case studies, simulations) to foster active learning and critical thinking among students.

Prepare and distribute clear and concise course materials, including syllabi, assignments, and exams.

Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and participation, providing timely and constructive feedback.

Stay current on relevant legal developments and scholarship in the assigned area of law.

Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or its equivalent from a foreign country.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law in the relevant legal field.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively in a law school setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with or willingness to learn the Blackboard learning management system.
• Admission to a state or foreign bar (or inactive/retired status).
• Must be in good standing with any bar which they have been admitted.

Preferred Qualifications

The budgeted salary for this position is typically $1,000 per credit hour. This position is generally not eligible for most benefits. Information regarding benefits can be found on the Employee Benefits webpage (https://www.hr.uillinois.edu/benefits).

For fullest consideration, apply online https://jobs.uic.edu by the listed closing date. To be considered for an adjunct faculty position, candidates should submit an online application, including a PDF copy of a resume or curriculum vitae; names and contact information (preferably including telephone numbers and email addresses) for three references familiar with the applicant's practice or teaching credentials; and a cover letter or other document identifying the specific courses or programs at the School of Law for which the applicant wishes to be considered.


Candidates are asked to refer to the information posted at https://go.uic.edu/lawadjuncts before submitting an application. Specific courses and programs for which the School of Law anticipates hiring adjunct faculty in the near future are posted on that page. Individuals with less than five years of law practice experience who otherwise meet the qualifications for this position should instead consider applying for the Adjunct Teaching Associate position.

Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process.

As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility.

The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment.

The University does not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race (ethnicity), color, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), arrest record status, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a protected veteran (military status) and complies with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

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