Adjunct Instructor, Medical Malpractice, College of Law

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati College of Law seeks lawyers and judges to teach a Medical Malpractice course to students on a part-time basis during Spring 2027 or Fall 2028. This course examines tort liability for injuries arising from medical care, including claims against physicians, hospitals, and other health care institutions.

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.
• When appropriate, 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.
• To ensure the proper number of teaching hours is completed, 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

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• 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.

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.

Equal Opportunity Employer

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