Adjunct Faculty, Legal, South Charlotte (Hybrid)

Campus Address: 9101 Kings Parade Boulevard, Suite 200, Charlotte, North Carolina 28273

About the Role

Strayer University is seeking a dynamic Adjunct Faculty member to teach undergraduate/graduate level Law/Legal Studies (LEG) courses in a hybrid format for the Fall quarter, starting October 5, 2026. This role requires teaching both in-person and asynchronously online, with 11 in-person sessions (2 hours each) per week at a Strayer University campus. The remainder of the course is delivered online. Adjunct Faculty serve as instructors, coaches, and mentors, fostering a strong faculty-student relationship and building a community in the classroom.

Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses using a pre-designed curriculum while leveraging professional expertise to provide high-quality instruction.
• Enhance curriculum strength and effectiveness through technology and multimedia (e.g., videos).
• Arrive on-campus at least 30 minutes prior to in-person sessions each week.
• Utilize the online learning platform to enrich the student learning experience for the online component.
• Be available to students via email, phone, text, and office hours to provide timely feedback and support academic success.
• Establish high academic standards and ensure students understand evaluation criteria.
• Adhere to University policies and procedures.
• Attend faculty meetings, workshops, or training as required.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate or Master of Laws Degree (required). A terminal degree or progress toward one is preferred.
• 5 years of professional experience in Law/Legal Studies (required).
• Some professional experience in Business Law (required).
• Teaching experience at the college level and online teaching experience (strongly preferred).
• Professional certification in discipline specialty (if applicable).
• Must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.

Skills

• Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology and proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, etc.).
• Strong computer skills and familiarity with academic evaluation methods.
• Excellent oral presentation, planning, and organizational skills.
• Effective oral and written communication skills.
• Strong time management skills.

Other Requirements

• Ability to travel weekly to the assigned campus location.
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Mobility within an office setting, including movement between floors.
• Occasional travel via plane, car, or metro may be required.
• Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when necessary.
• Strong mental acuity and ability to cope with stressful situations.
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential.

Pay

$2,300–$2,600 per online assignment per quarter; $3,000 per on-campus assignment per quarter. On-campus teaching may be required if located near a campus. Actual pay may vary based on job-related knowledge, skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity.

Benefits

SEI offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees scheduled 30+ hours per week, including:

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Well-being incentives and parental leave.
• Paid time off and certain paid holidays.
• Tax-saving accounts (FSA, HSA).
• 401(k) retirement benefit and Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Tuition assistance.
• Entertainment and retail discounts.

Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.