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Visiting Assistant Professor of Law

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Widener University Commonwealth Law School

Harrisburg, PA (In Person)

Full-Time

Posted 3 weeks ago (Updated 5 days ago) • Actively hiring

Expires 6/18/2026

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Widener University Commonwealth Law School is currently seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law in the Commonwealth Law School. Reporting to Dean & Professor of Law, this role will be a full-time visiting teaching position teaching primarily Contracts, Legal Methods and Commercial Law courses, or potentially Intellectual Property Law, First Amendment or Evidence. Reporting to the Dean of the Commonwealth Law School, the Visiting Assistant Professor of Law is a temporary full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. The VAP contributes to the academic community by teaching doctrinal courses, and participating fully in faculty governance and service. Duties and Responsibilities (including, but not limited to):
Essential Duties:
Serve as an active member of the Widener Law Commonwealth faculty potentially teaching one Legal Methods course in the Fall semester and one Legal Methods course in the Spring semester. Will teach two of the following courses, one in the Fall semester and one in the Spring semester: Contracts, Sales, Evidence, Criminal Procedure, Secured Transactions, Intellectual Property Law, First Amendment or related courses. Meet with students during regularly scheduled office hours to provide feedback and guidance on course material. May draft and publish scholarship in an area of interest and/or expertise.
Secondary Responsibilities:
Eligible for Summer Research Grant and may engage in scholarship drafting and presentation during the academic year May be invited to serve as a faculty advisor to student organizations. Perform other job-related duties as assigned or directed to support departmental needs and align with the mission of the Commonwealth Law School. Minimum Qualifications (education/training and experience required):
Required:
J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and/or PhD or its equivalent from a national or international University. Undergraduate degree or its equivalent.
Preferred:
Law school teaching experience. Legal practice experience. Published scholarship in a related law field.
Physical Requirements And/Or Unusual Hours:
Widener Law Commonwealth enrolls students in an Evening Division program. Evening Division classes are scheduled in the evening between the hours of 5:25 pm and 10:05 pm. All faculty agree to teach courses in both the Day Division and the Evening Division. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran. 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 Litigation Associate Jobs Staff Attorney Jobs General Counsel Jobs Patent Attorney Jobs Copyrights © 2021 All Rights Reserved by Attorney Jobs in USA .

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