Adjunct Professor - Law

About the College of Law

College of Law, University of Illinois Urbana‑Champaign, is one of the oldest law schools in the country. It offers a collegial environment and a strong alumni network, and regularly employs distinguished lawyers and academics as adjunct professors.

The College of Law is accepting applications for adjunct faculty in the following specialty areas. Classes will meet in the Law Building in Champaign, typically once or twice per week between mid‑August and early December.

• Art Law
• Federal Indian Law
• Real Estate Law
• Trial Advocacy Workshop
• Dispute Resolution Team Coaching (arbitrations, mediations, negotiations, and client counseling)

• J.D. required.
• Two or more years of legal experience.
• Prior teaching experience strongly preferred.
• Current law license strongly preferred.

Five to ten percent academic position, appointed for Fall 2026 semester. Anticipated start date is August 2026. Salary ranges from $3,000 to $8,000 depending on credit hours. These positions are not eligible for university benefits.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm Central Time on March 17 2026. Apply through the Illinois Jobs website: (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Applications not submitted through the official site will not be considered. For information about this position, contact Devin Scheidemantel at wds or call 217‑333‑2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal‑opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status. The system complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to request reasonable accommodations. Additional non‑discrimination information is available from the university’s hiring portal.

Devin Scheidemantel
email: wds
phone: 217‑333‑2137