Adjunct Teaching Associate; Part-time - UIC Law

Overview

Adjunct Teaching Associate (Part-time) - UIC Law

Hiring Department: UIC Law

Location: Chicago, IL USA

Requisition : 1035559

Posting Close Date: February 25, 2026

Salary: The budgeted salary for this position is typically $1,000 per credit hour.

UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities and the largest university in Chicago. It serves over 34,000 students and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPISI), and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). UIC emphasizes cutting-edge research and student success with a strong commitment to diversity and community partnerships.

The University of Illinois Chicago offers a competitive benefits portfolio. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.

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.

• 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.

• 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 Blackboard 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 at the listed posting date. Applications should include a resume or curriculum vitae; names and contact information for three references familiar with the applicant’s practice or teaching credentials; and a cover letter identifying the specific courses or programs at the School of Law for which the applicant wishes to be considered.

Applicants are encouraged to refer to the information posted by the School of Law before submitting an application. Specific courses and programs for which the School of Law anticipates hiring adjunct faculty are posted on the respective page. Individuals with less than five years of law practice experience who otherwise meet the qualifications should consider applying for the Adjunct Teaching Associate position.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.

Offers of employment may be subject to approval by the University’s Board of Trustees and are contingent upon successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments as applicable.

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The University does not discriminate or harass on any protected characteristic and complies with applicable nondiscrimination and equal opportunity laws. The University is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and/or veteran status.

The University provides accommodations to applicants and employees upon request.

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