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Adjunct Faculty (Part-Time) Legal Writing for Graduate Students
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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.
$100,278 / year median in Massachusetts
+12% projected growth
Job Description
Suffolk University Law School seeks an adjunct faculty member to teach Legal Writing for Graduate Students, a 2-credit course offered as part of its LL.M. program, during the Fall 2026 semester. This course is designed for foreign-trained graduate students and provides an introduction to the fundamental principles of American legal writing. Students learn how to research legal authorities, analyze legal issues using those authorities, and communicate their analysis effectively in writing consistent with U.S. legal professional standards. Candidates must be comfortable teaching how to use the Bluebook. The course may be used to fulfill both the New York State Bar Examination legal writing requirement and Suffolk LL.M. Legal Writing requirements. Teaching Schedule One evening per week at 8:00-9:50 PM Scheduled on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday (specific day to be determined) Responsibilities Teach and deliver course content for one section of Legal Writing for Graduate Students Design and assess written assignments focused on legal analysis and writing Provide clear, constructive, and timely feedback on student work Support the academic development of international graduate students Maintain regular communication with students and hold appropriate office hours Comply with Law School and University policies Required Qualifications Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school Demonstrated strong legal research and writing skills Prior teaching experience, preferably with graduate-level or international students Experience working with a diverse student population Preferred Qualifications Experience teaching legal writing courses Familiarity with LL.M. programs or foreign-trained law students Relevant legal practice experience involving substantial writing and analysis Application Requirements Applicants should submit: Resume or curriculum vitae Brief statement of teaching experience and interest Contact information for references Equal Opportunity Statement Suffolk University is an equal opportunity employer. The University is committed to fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable academic community. The salary range for this role is $2383 per credit hour based on recent CBA for lecturer pricing. Salary Transparency Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position's scope and responsibilities, the candidate's experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation. Equal Opportunity Statement Suffolk University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The University strives to recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff committed to educational excellence, the robust exchange of ideas, and engage in membership in a diverse and inclusive community. Suffolk University is a private, urban university located in the heart of downtown Boston. Our college green is the Boston Common and we are steps from dozens of historic sites including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, City Hall and the Massachusetts State House. We have no real boundaries to our campus—Boston and Suffolk blend together. Suffolk has been committed to creating an exceptional learning experience since 1906. Our vision is to be recognized as a dynamic institution that fosters engaged learning, rigorous scholarship, innovative thinking, and community collaboration across disciplines. We will ensure that Suffolk graduates are versatile and prepared for modern society and the new world market. We will provide rich curricula, experiential learning opportunities and professional mentoring through increased collaboration with alumni and community partners. We will recruit, mentor, and support a diverse faculty of teacher-scholars who are passionately committed to preparing our students to be leaders in the global community. We will inspire investment in a Suffolk community that is built on ethical, forward-thinking leadership, teamwork, and cooperation. Here is a message from Suffolk University's President, Marisa Kelly.