Adjunct Faculty - Legal Research and Writing for LLM Students

Job title: Adjunct Faculty - Legal Research and Writing for LLM Students

About the Role The University of Cincinnati College of Law seeks lawyers and judges to teach a Legal Research and Writing for LLM Students course to LLM students on a part-time basis during Fall 2026. The course is designed for LLM students who received their legal education abroad and aims to develop basic research skills, persuasion strategies, and fundamentals of written communication needed in both law school and professional practice. Adjunct appointments are non-tenure/tenure track employees and are renewed based on departmental need and teaching performance.

What You'll Do

• Prepare for your course, including preparing the syllabus, selecting unique teaching materials, selecting books for student purchase, preparing course materials and assessments/exams, and devising lesson plans.
• Syllabi include course descriptions, learning objectives, assessment/exam dates, teaching and exam policies, required and recommended materials, assignments, and College/University policies.
• Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning.
• Teach the assigned course(s) using pedagogical and other teaching methods fairly and effectively.
• Track student attendance and refer students to the Administration if required for attendance and/or performance issues.
• When appropriate, use the institution’s learning management platforms (Canvas) to post assignments, syllabi and other reference materials, and to communicate with students.
• Read submitted student work and assessments/exams and provide written comments to students in a timely manner to provide feedback on performance.
• Establish and meet with students during “office hours” to provide individualized direction and assessment of progress.
• To ensure the proper number of teaching hours is completed, work with Administration to schedule make-up classes for any cancelled classes.
• Grade all mid-term and final exam papers/exams, and other assessments as appropriate and in accordance with the College’s rules and submit those grades per timelines established by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
• Review student-completed course evaluations to analyze student perceptions of your teaching and to provide insight into possible teaching improvements.
• Adhere to all University and College of Law policies.
• Complete all employment documentation and any required trainings.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum Requirements: Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school or the equivalent; five years post-J.D. work experience in legal practice or a related field, with possible exceptions if co-teaching with someone who has the minimum experience.
• Communicate effectively and maintain professional composure and demeanor; promote the vision, mission, and core values of the College.
• Other qualifications: Applicants must demonstrate the ability to contribute to a diverse and inclusive learning environment.

Nice to Have

• Prior teaching experience is desirable, but not essential; applicants must demonstrate evidence of teaching potential.
• Face-to-face instruction is the default mode of teaching; distance learning instruction may be approved under conditions in the Distance Learning Policy.

Compensation & Benefits

• Rank and compensation are based on experience and academic credentials; no specific salary information is provided in this posting.
• Adjunct professors are part-time, non-tenure/tenure track employees who teach specific courses during specific semesters as agreed.