"Lecturer - Law"

Lecturer - Law

Law

Job Summary

Lecturer will develop and deliver courses for online MSL.

Minimum Qualifications

General Requirements:

• Advanced degree (JD, PhD, or equivalent) in law, computer science or a related field
• Expertise in one or more of the following areas: privacy law, AI and technology law, legal technology
• Experience designing or teaching online courses, preferably for professional or continuing education audiences.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work collaboratively in a remote environment.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Professional experience in law, tech, or corporate settings.
• Published scholarship or industry recognition in relevant fields.
• Experience teaching or lecturing in online or hybrid formats.
• Ability to commit to long-term engagement as a lecturer or program contributor.

Preferred Expertise for Multi-Course Development:

• Privacy and Data Protection: Deep knowledge of global privacy laws (e.g., GDPR, CCPA), AI privacy issues, and cybersecurity; ability to develop Privacy Law, AI and Information Privacy, and Law and Data Privacy. Certifications (e.g., CIPP/US, CIPT) a plus.
• AI and Technology Law: Expertise in AI ethics, governance, and legal applications, with familiarity in legal theory; ability to develop AI: Past, Present, and Future, AI and Information Privacy, and Technology and Jurisprudence.
• Legal Technology: Practical experience in e-discovery, legal research tools, or tech literacy for lawyers; ability to develop Computer Literacy and the Law and E-Discovery.

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 10/23/2025. Salary is commensurate with experience. Employees with similar Lecturer duties at the University can make between $50,000-$125,000.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 16, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Devin Scheidemantel at wds@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.