Visiting Professor - Legal Writing (Spring 2027
Listed on 2026-08-08
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Job Summary
Colorado Law seeks a Visiting Professor for the Spring 2027semester to teach LAWS 5223:
Legal Writing II. This is atemporary appointment that will conclude at the end of the Spring
2027 semester. CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating an workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds toapply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
At the Colorado Law School, we are an engaged,diverse, and welcoming community of students, faculty, staff, andalumni who help one another succeed. Our selective admissions process keeps our student body small, enabling our faculty, staff,alumni, and community to invest deeply in each student’s success. Because we take our responsibility to educate and train future lawyers very seriously, our curriculum, research centers, and experiential learning opportunities are crafted to prepare students for success in today’s changing legal environment.
WhatYour
Key Responsibilities Will Be
Legal writing faculty members prepare lectures and discussions for classes each week, design writing projects, grade and critique several writing assignments each semester, and meet with students individually several times during the semester.
This position is expected to teach Legal Writing II, which is the second semester of the required first-year legal writing course. The first semester focuses on predictive writing, while this second semester focuses on persuasive writing.
What You Should KnowThis appointment is a full semester in residence and requires the Visiting Professor to be present on campus for the entire semester. Visiting Professors typically have past experience teaching as afull-time professor in an ABA accredited law school.
This is a temporary appointment that will not last beyond the endof the spring semester of 2027.
What We Can OfferThe pay range for this position is $35, per semester, depending on the qualifications of the professor.
Benefits- medical, dental, and retirement plans
- generous paid time off
- tuition assistance for you and your dependents
- an ECO Pass for local transit
- Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program
Be authentic. Be impactful. Be Boulder.
What We Require- Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent degree in a related field.
- Strong analytical, writing, and research skills.
- At least five years of legal practice or two years of experience teaching legal writing (or related subjects).
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