Adjunct Instructor, Legal Ethics, College of Law

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati College of Law seeks lawyers and judges to teach a Legal Ethics course to students on a part-time basis during Fall 2026.

Essential Functions

• Prepare for your course, which includes preparing the syllabus, selecting any unique teaching materials, selecting books for student purchase, preparing course materials and assessments/exams, and devising lesson plans.
• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Teach the assigned course(s) using pedagogical and other teaching methods fairly and effectively.
• Track student attendance and refer students to the Administration if required for attendance and/or performance issues.
• Use the institution’s learning management platforms (Canvas) to post assignments, syllabi and other reference materials, and to communicate with students.
• Read submitted student work and assessments/exams and provide written comments to students in a timely manner to provide feedback on performance.
• Establish and meet with students during “office hours” to provide individualized direction and assessment of progress.
• Work with Administration to schedule make-up classes for any cancelled classes.
• Grade all mid-term and final exam papers/exams, and other assessments as appropriate and in accordance with the College’s rules and submit those grades per timelines established by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
• Review student-completed course evaluations to analyze student perceptions of your teaching and to provide insight into possible teaching improvements.
• Adhere to all University and College of Law policies.
• Complete all employment documentation and any required trainings.

  Minimum Requirements

  • Hold the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or the equivalent.
  • Five years post-J.D. work experience in legal practice or a related field, though exceptions will be made for an applicant with fewer years of experience when that person co-teaches with someone who has the minimum experience.
  • Communicate effectively.
  • Maintain professional composure and demeanor at all times.
  • Promote vision, mission, and core values of the College.

  Additional Qualifications

  Considered Prior teaching experience is desirable, but not essential. Applicants, however, must demonstrate evidence of teaching potential. Face-to-face instruction is the default mode of teaching, though the College will approve distance learning instruction under conditions outlined in its Distance Learning Policy.

  Application Information

  • Applicants should submit a cv, a list of course(s) and/or area(s) of teaching interest, and a cover letter.
  • This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a continual basis.

  Physical Requirements/Work Environment

  Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.

  Compensation And Benefits

  • Pay Rate Information: [[custRCM_PostingSalary]]
  • Tuition Remission: As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
  • Robust Retirement Plans: As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS).
  • Real Work-Life Balance: UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including: Vacation and sick time – pro-rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).
  • Additional Benefits Include: Competitive salary based on experience, Professional development & mentorship opportunities, University employee discount program.

  Application Information

  • Applicants should submit a cv, a list of course(s) and/or area(s) of teaching interest, and a cover letter.
  • This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a continual basis.

  Contact Information

  • Kimberly D. Bailey, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, baile2kr@uc.ucmail.edu
  • For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu.

  Important

  • To apply you must create a profile and submit a complete job application through the UC applicant portal.
  • We are unable to consider “easy apply” applications submitted via other websites.
  • For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact UC HR at jobs@uc.edu.

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  • OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE

  EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

  • Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including Individuals with Disabilities and Protected Veterans.