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Texas A&M University

Non-Tenure: Adjunct Professor of Law

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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.

$85,323 / year median in Texas

+12% projected growth

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Description The School of Law at Texas A&M University invites applications for 35 non-tenure track faculty positions with the title of Adjunct Professor of Law for the 2026-2027 academic years. This is a temorary/part-time position. Consideration will be given to all applications as curricular needs arise in the Law School's professional degree and graduate degree programs. Course topics assigned to teach will be based on a successful applicant's expertise and experience. In addition to the teaching responsibilities of a one-, two-, or three-credit hour class, adjunct professors will be expected to identify and prepare course materials, provide a course syllabus, assess student work and assign grades, be available to meet with students on matters that arise within the course, and comply with the deadlines established by the School of Law. Qualifications Applicants are required to have a J.D. from an ABA-accredted law school or a master's and significant teaching experience at the college level in the field or in a related field, or PhD in a relevant field to the course being taught. Applicants are required to have a minimum of three years of relevant professional experience in the relevant field. A demonstated commitment to teaching and/or law teaching experience, and experience teaching onlne courses in asynchronous format are preferred. Application Instructions Applicants must submit the following online at apply.interfolio.com/184565 1. a cover letter identifying the subject of interest; 2. a curriculum vitae; 3. Personal statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching, and service, as applicable 4. contact references-contact reference page with three professonal contacts. For questions concerning the position, please contact Jennifer Merrywell at jennifermerrywell@law.tamu.edu.