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Adjunct Instructor: Business Law

University of North Texas · Denton, TX · 3 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time

The Department of Finance, Insurance, Real Estate and Law at the University of North Texas invites applications for adjunct instructor positions for the Fall 2026, Spring 2027, and Summer 2027 semesters. The specific courses and responsibilities may vary from semester to semester.

About the Role

This position involves teaching and/or assisting with instruction of courses in business law. The ideal candidate will have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and a current law license. Prior industry experience, teaching experience at the university level, and proficiency with Canvas or similar online teaching platforms are preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Teach courses in business law
  • Assist with instruction of business law courses
  • Develop and maintain course materials
  • Participate in departmental meetings and committees
  • Maintain current knowledge of legal developments relevant to business law

Requirements

  • J.D. Degree from an ABA-accredited law school
  • A current law license
  • Experience teaching business law at the university level
  • Experience using Canvas or similar online teaching platforms

Qualifications

  • Experience in the legal field
  • Teaching experience at the university level
  • Experience with online teaching platforms

Skills

  • Excellent communication skills
  • Ability to manage multiple courses and assignments
  • Proficiency with legal research tools

Benefits

The compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding. Benefits include eligibility for retirement based on semesterly assignment, and more information can be found here.

Pay

Compensation is competitive and commensurate with the candidate's qualifications, experience, and discipline, in accordance with university guidelines and available funding.

Schedule

The schedule varies based on assignment.

Benefits

For information regarding our benefits, click here.

EEO Statement

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit – and takes actions to prevent – discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence, domestic violence, dating violence and stalking), and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application, employment practices, and facilities; nor permits race, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran status, or sex discrimination and harassment in its admissions processes, and educational programs and activities. UNT System Administration promptly investigates complaints of discrimination, harassment, and related retaliation and takes remedial action when appropriate. System Administration also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist, or participate in a related investigation or proceeding.

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