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Description:

A national leader in experiential and interdisciplinary legal education, the University of Denver Sturm College of Law is widely regarded as one of the nation's most innovative law schools. The law school features an outstanding student body, a community of nationally recognized scholar-teachers, an accomplished and highly professional staff, and over 17,000 alumni who have achieved careers of distinction in law, business, government, public interest, and other professional domains. Located in a beautiful and economically vibrant metropolitan area, the Sturm College of Law supports a full-time JD program, a part-time weekend JD program, a range of pioneering Master's programs, and a set of esteemed specialty programs.

Position Summary:

The law school's Lawyering Process Program instructs first-year students in foundational elements of legal research and writing, document drafting, and professional practice skills. The Program is one of the nation's most respected, currently ranked among the Top 30 legal writing programs in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. We seek to hire a faculty member to teach in our Lawyering Process Program as a Visiting Assistant Professor of the Practice of Law, beginning on or before August 1, 2026. The successful candidate will teach two sections of Lawyering Process in both the Fall 2026 and Spring 2027 semesters.

Essential Functions:

Teach two sections of Lawyering Process - a required, first-year, two-semester course that exposes students to the foundational elements of legal research and writing, document drafting, and professional practice skills. Engage in outstanding and innovative teaching, imparting relevant knowledge and professional skills. Collaborate with other colleagues in the Lawyering Process Program to adapt and incorporate innovative, inclusive, and effective teaching methods and to advance the impact, stature, and visibility of the Program.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Excellent written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a variety of teaching methods. Outstanding teaching skills. Initiative and the ability to work both independently and in a collaborative, collegial environment.

Required Qualifications:

A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school Excellent legal research, analysis, reasoning, writing, and communication skills At least two years of post-J.D. legal work

Preferred Qualifications:

Teaching experience at an accredited law school

Working Environment:

Standard office environment. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high. Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities:

Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule:

While the University's administrative offices are open Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University's academic calendars are posted on the registrar's website (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar).

Application Deadline:

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) June 5, 2026. Special Instructions Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:

The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:

The salary range for this position is $95,000-$100,000 The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate's sex or any other protected status. About Us Attorney Jobs in USA heartily welcomes you. We provide attorney jobs, in house counsel jobs and law student jobs around the USA from leading resources. We are always welcome your feedback to improve our performance. Please feel free to contact us with your suggestions or concern using Contact Us form. Company About Us Daily Jobs FAQ Terms & Conditions Contact Us Job Search by locations Attorney Jobs in New York Attorney Jobs in Washington Attorney Jobs in San Francisco Attorney Jobs in Los Angeles Attorney Jobs in Chicago Trending job titles Counsel Jobs Employment Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs Prosecutor Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2026 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .