Temporary Faculty - Legal Writing

Job Description

Posting Number: TF00060P

Advertising Pay Range: $87,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience

Location: Boise

Position Control Number: 9681

FTE: 1

Contract Basis: Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date: 08/17/2026

FLSA Status: Exempt

Position Summary:

The University of Idaho College of Law seeks a full-time, temporary faculty member for the 2026-27 academic year at the College of Law’s Boise location. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching two sections of legal writing courses each semester: Legal Writing & Analysis in the fall and Written & Oral Advocacy in the spring.

Unit/Department Summary:

https://www.uidaho.edu/law.

Teaching & Advising: 100

Scholarship & Creative Activity: 0

Outreach & Extension: 0

University Service & Leadership: 0

Minimum Education/Degree Required:

Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited school or the equivalent;

Required Qualifications:

• Experience teaching

Preferred Qualifications:

• Post-J.D. practice, clerking, or teaching experience
• Experience teaching legal writing

Posting Date: 05/01/2026

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants:

This posting has a first consideration date of May 15, 2026.

Required documents for application are (1) Resume/CV; (2) Letter of Qualification addressing whether you satisfy each of the required and preferred qualifications for the position and; (3) List of three references;

Background Check Statement:

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, visit https://uidaho.peopleadmin.com/postings/51431

The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.