Adjunct Teaching Associate (Part-time) - UIC Law

Law School Adjunct Faculty Position

Position Summary:

To teach or co-teach in the Law School's Academic Achievement Program. Courses include JD 401 Expert Learning, an introductory course for first-year students; and LAW 531 Bar Essay Writing, LAW 532 Writing for the Practice of Law, and LAW 530 Legal Fundamentals Review and Test Taking Skills.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• To teach or co-teach in the Law School's Academic Achievement Program. Courses include JD 401 Expert Learning, an introductory course for first-year students; and LAW 531 Bar Essay Writing, LAW 532 Writing for the Practice of Law, and LAW 530 Legal Fundamentals Review and Test Taking Skills.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or its equivalent from a foreign country.
• Admission to the Illinois bar or that of another state.
• A record of or potential for excellent teaching, and experience with or willingness to learn the Canvas learning management system.
• Candidates must be in good standing with any bar to which they have been admitted.
• Candidates who have been enrolled in and successfully completed that course at UIC Law in or after the Fall 2018 semester, or who have completed an equivalent course at another law school may also be considered.

The budgeted salary for this position is typically $1,000 per credit hour. For fullest consideration, apply online by the listed closing date, August 12, 2026. To be considered for an adjunct faculty position, candidates should submit an online application, including a PDF copy of a resume or curriculum vitae; names and contact information (preferably including telephone numbers and email addresses) for three references familiar with the applicant's practice or teaching credentials;

and a cover letter or other document identifying the specific courses or programs at the School of Law for which the applicant wishes to be considered. Candidates are asked to refer to the information posted at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). before submitting an application. Individuals with at least five years of law practice experience should submit an application for the Adjunct Professor position, not the Adjunct Teaching Associate position.

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