Part-Time Faculty: School of Law
Description
Fordham Law School invites applications for an adjunct instructor position to teach a Law course in a wide range of subject areas. The Law School is particularly interested in courses that combine both theory and current legal practice.
Responsibilities
- Teach an engaging course at the Law School exploring legal issues within a chosen subject area, including in-depth analysis of case law, statutes, regulations, and practice-oriented documents (contracts, pleadings, briefs, etc.).
- Develop a thirteen-week syllabus that covers essential topics within a chosen field or domain.
- Foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment conducive to critical thinking, discussion, and debate.
- Shape a set of learning objectives that students will master by the end of the course.
- Evaluate and grade student course performance in alignment with the appropriate grading curves, providing constructive feedback to foster students’ understanding of core concepts.
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor degree with a specialization in proposed subject area.
- Prior teaching experience preferred.
Salary Range or Pay Grade
The salary range for this job is $2,000-$15,000 per semester, dependent on the number of credits offered, experience, and practice area.
We Value Diversity
We value diversity and strongly encourage individuals from a range of backgrounds to apply.
About the Law School
Fordham Law School is a national leader in the field, with approximately 1,600 students in our J.D., LL.M. and M.S.L. programs. Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York and serves students of all faiths, including those with no faith.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a brief statement outlining their approach to teaching and the topic and goals of their proposed course(s).