A Law Professor teaches national and regional legislative ideas and truths, as well as the methods used in practicing various forms of law to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, law professors will perform legal services.
The Brandeis School of Law invites applications for Part-Time Lecturer (PTL) teaching positions for the Spring 2026 (January-May), Summer 2026 (June - July), Fall 2026 (August-December) semesters. Review of applications will begin upon receipt and continue until positions are filled. Interested candidates should include in their application a resume or curriculum vitae and a cover letter or expression of interest that notes the subject area(s) the applicant is interested in teaching. Applications should be addressed to Professor Timothy Hall, Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs. Official academic transcripts will be required of all successful applicants. We are interested in hiring in a wide variety of areas, but have particular interest in the following courses: Professional Responsibility Mediation Administrative Law Trial Advocacy/Trial Practice A J.D. degree and demonstrated expertise in the field are required. Prior teaching experience, particularly as an adjunct professor at a law school, is preferred, although it is not a requirement. Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions. Assistance and Accommodations Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at employment@louisville.edu or by phone 502-852-6258.
