Adjunct Professor (Part-time) - UIC Law

About the role

The position supports and teaches classes in the Law School's Juris Doctor programs.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver engaging and rigorous classroom instruction for the assigned course(s), adhering to the established curriculum and learning objectives.
• Utilize diverse teaching methods (e.g., lectures, case studies, simulations) to foster active learning and critical thinking among students.
• Prepare and distribute clear and concise course materials, including syllabi, assignments, and exams.
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and participation, providing timely and constructive feedback.
• Stay current on relevant legal developments and scholarship in the assigned area of law.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or its equivalent from a foreign country.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience practicing law in the relevant legal field.
• Demonstrated ability or potential to teach effectively in a law school setting.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
• Experience with or willingness to learn the Blackboard learning management system.
• Admission to a state or foreign bar (or inactive/retired status).

Qualifications

• Must be in good standing with any bar which they have been admitted.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. These include Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.

Pay

The budgeted salary for this position is typically $1,000 per credit hour.

Schedule

Not specified.