"Non-Tenure: Adjunct Professor of Law"

Non-Tenure: Adjunct Professor of Law

Law

Location

Fort Worth, TX

Open Date

11/11/2024

Position ID

152838

Description

Texas A&M University Law School invites applications for 35 non-tenure track adjunct professor of law faculty positions for the 2024-2025 academic years. This is a part-time, contract position.Subjects: Consideration will be given to all applications as curricular needs arise in the Law School’s professional degree and graduate degree programs. Course topics assigned to teach will be based on a successful applicant’s expertise and experience.Expectations: In addition to the teaching responsibilities of a one-, two-, or three-credit hour class, adjunct professors will be expected to identify and prepare course materials, provide a course syllabus, assess student work and assign grades, be available to meet with students on matters that arise within the course, and comply with the deadlines established by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Associate Registrar.

Qualifications

Applicants for in-residence courses are required to have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a minimum of three years of relevant law practice experience. A demonstrated commitment to teaching and/or law teaching experience are preferred.Applicants for distance education courses are required to have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or CPA certification, and a minimum of three years of relevant practice experience in the legal, risk, or financial industry. A demonstrated commitment to teaching and/or law teaching experience, and experience teaching online course in asynchronous format are preferred.Applicants for the San Antonio MJur courses are required to have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or a Masters or PhD in a relevant field, and a minimum of three years of experience in a relevant field. A demonstrated commitment to teaching and/or law teaching experience are preferred.

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit the following online at http://apply.interfolio.com/158985a cover letter identifying the subject of interest;a curriculum vitae;Personal Statement-to include philsophy and plans for teachingContact References-contact reference page with three professional contactsFor questions concerning the position please contact Jennifer Merrywell at jennifermerrywell@law.tamu.edu.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

The University is aware that attracting and retaining exceptional faculty often depends on meeting the needs of two careers and therefore has a Dual Career Program.