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.
USNH Employees should apply within Workday through the Jobs Hub app We are welcoming applications for future adjunct faculty openings. Interested candidates should submit a Cover Letter and Resume/CV. In your cover letter please reference the type of law you have experience in and an interest in teaching. An Adjunct Professor of Law (Adjunct) teaches course(s) at UNH Franklin Pierce School of Law as assigned by the Associate Dean for Faculty or Associate Dean for Academic Administration for a specific term.
Duties/Responsibilities may include:
preparing the syllabus and materials for course delivery; updating the course information and materials within the applicable Learning Management System; providing students with timely and specific feedback; responding to student inquiries within 24 hours; offering weekly office hours for individual or group consultation; grading assignments and exams in a timely manner and no later than by the deadline set by the law school; submitting final grades according to UNH Franklin Pierce policy and the individual program calendars; maintaining communication with UNH Franklin Pierce faculty and staff through email, mail, telephone, and any other medium deemed appropriate; and other duties as assigned
Compensation Pay Range:
$2,150 - $15,000 depending on the course, the amount of credits, and the instructor's experience T he Associate Dean for Faculty, subject to approval of the Dean, will determine the Adjunct's workload and will be responsible for evaluating the Adjunct's performance. This is an evergreen posting . While there may not be an immediate opening, we regularly hire for this position throughout the year. Applications are reviewed as opportunities become available. The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire's lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry. EEO Statement The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status. The pay range for this position is listed above. Actual offer will be based on skills, qualifications, experience, and internal equity, in addition to relevant business considerations. More information on benefits can be found here: USNH Employee Benefits |
