Adjunct Teaching Associate (Part-time) - UIC LawHiring Department: UIC LawLocation: Chicago, IL USARequisition ID: 1024399Posting Close Date: 12/31/2024About the University of Illinois ChicagoUIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent Best Colleges rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.Description:Position SummaryThe UIC School of Law, Chicago'sonly public law school, is seeking a highlymotivated and passionate Adjunct Teaching Associates to joinour team and teach courses in the Juris Doctor program. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track position offering anopportunity to contribute to the intellectual development of future legalprofessionals.Adjunct facultyare part-time positions, normally appointed for one semester at a time, andteach one or two courses in an academic year. Teaching associates teach orco-teach courses in the law school's Academic Achievement Program, including JD401 Expert Learning, an introductory course for first-year students, and threebar preparation courses: LAW 531 Bar Essay Writing, LAW 532 Writing for thePractice of Law, and LAW 530 Legal Fundamentals Review and Test Taking Skills.Courses are taught online or in person at our downtown Chicago campus,during the day or evening. A learning managementsystem is used to post syllabi and other materials and communicate withstudents. Teaching associates are required to participate in orientation andtraining sessions and to comply with academic and institutional policies.To be consideredfor an adjunct teaching associate position, candidates should submit an onlineapplication, including a PDF copy of a resume or curriculum vitae; names andcontact information (preferably including telephone numbers and emailaddresses) for three references familiar with the applicant's practice orteaching credentials; and a cover letter or otherdocument identifying the specific courses or programs at the School of Law forwhich the applicant wishes to be considered.Candidates areasked to refer to the information posted at submitting an application. Specific courses andprograms for which the School of Law anticipates hiring adjunct teachingassociates in the near future are posted on that page. Individuals with atleast five years of law practice experience should submit an application forthe Adjunct Professor position, not the Adjunct Teaching Associate position.Please see for additional information.Duties & Responsibilities
To teach or co-teach in the Law School's Academic Achievement Program. Courses include JD 401 Expert Learning, an introductory course for first-year students; and LAW 531 Bar Essay Writing, LAW 532 Writing for the Practice of Law, and LAW 530 Legal Fundamentals Review and Test Taking Skills.Qualifications:Minimum Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or its equivalent from a foreign country.
- Admission to the Illinois bar or that of another state
- A record of or potential for excellent teaching, and experience with or willingness to learn the Blackboard learning management system.
- Candidates must be in good standing with any bar to which they have been admitted
- Candidates who have been enrolled in and successfully completed that course at UIC Law in or after the Fall 2018 semester, or who have completed an equivalent course at another law school may also be considered.
Forfullest consideration, apply online by the listed closing date. To be considered for an adjunct facultyposition, candidates should submit an online application, including a PDF copyof a resume or curriculum vitae; names and contact information (preferablyincluding telephone numbers and email addresses) for three references familiarwith the applicant's practice or teaching credentials; and a cover letter orother document identifying the specific courses or programs at the School ofLaw for which the applicant wishes to be considered.Candidates are asked to refer tothe information posted at before submitting anapplication. Specific courses and programs for which the School of Lawanticipates hiring adjunct faculty in the near future are posted on that page.Individuals with at least five years of lawpractice experience should submit an application for the Adjunct Professorposition, not the Adjunct Teaching Associate position. Offersof employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by theUniversity's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate'ssuccessful completion of any criminal background checks and otherpre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered.Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments maybe provided as applicable during the hiring process. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System usesE-Verify to verify employment eligibility. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire todisclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment andto authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings ofsexual misconduct or sexual harassment. The University does not engage in discrimination or harassment against anyperson because of race (ethnicity), color, religion, sex, pregnancy,disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order ofprotection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation,gender (including gender identity and gender expression), arrest record status,unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a protected veteran(military status) and complies with all federal and state nondiscrimination,equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations.The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation