Adjunct (Online MSL) - Law

About the Role

The University of Illinois College of Law invites applications for Course Content Developers to create multiple 8-week online courses for its innovative Master of Science in Law (MSL) program, launching in Spring 2027. The MSL program targets professionals in business, tech, and related fields, offering concentrations in Business Compliance and Tech & Privacy. We seek dynamic experts to develop courses in AI Ethics & Bias, Individual Employee Rights, and Cybersecurity. Successful candidates may transition into lecturer roles, delivering courses and contributing to future course development.

Responsibilities

• Design multiple 8-week online courses (2–3 preferred, based on expertise), including learning objectives, weekly modules, assessments (e.g., quizzes, case studies), and interactive activities.
• Develop engaging, practical content for non-lawyer professionals, incorporating real-world scenarios and industry-relevant examples.
• Collaborate with the MSL program team to align courses with program goals and accreditation standards.
• Create accessible materials (e.g., video lectures, readings, discussion prompts) for the program’s learning management system.
• Meet project milestones, with course drafts completed by March 31, 2026.
• (Optional) Serve as a lecturer for developed courses post-launch, delivering content and engaging with students online.
• (Optional) Contribute to future course development for MSL program expansion.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after August 16, 2026.

Pay

Adjuncts will make $10,000 for course development, with the potential for an ongoing lecturer role with additional compensation.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Time Off
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

About the University

Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally.