Adjunct Instructor, Medical Malpractice, College of Law

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati College of Law, an ABA-accredited law school, 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. Topics include the professional standard of care, informed consent, and the evidentiary challenges involved in proving medical negligence, including expert testimony. The course considers malpractice law from the perspectives of both patients seeking compensation and health professionals facing liability exposure. It also examines malpractice insurance systems, statutory damages caps, and the relationship between malpractice litigation and patient safety.

The law school’s adjunct faculty, drawn from the region’s most distinguished jurists and practitioners, offers a wealth of practical experience and special expertise to our students. Adjunct professors are part-time, non-tenure/tenure track employees who teach specific courses during specific semesters as agreed.

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.
• Establish and meet with students during “office hours” to provide individualized direction and assessment of progress.
• Grade all mid-term and final exam papers/exams, and other assessments as appropriate.
• Adhere to all University and College of Law policies.

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.
• Communicate effectively.
• Maintain professional composure and demeanor at all times.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Prior teaching experience is desirable, but not essential.
• Face-to-face instruction is the default mode of teaching.