Adjunct Lecturer, General Legal Studies Program

Description

The General Legal Studies Program at Tulane University’s School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) seeks qualified individuals for its part-time Adjunct Lecturer pool and welcomes applicants at any time. The specific courses involved will vary from semester to semester; openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis depending on department teaching needs. SoPA courses may be taught at the Uptown campus, Elmwood campus, or online.

The anticipated need is for Adjunct Lecturers to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in General Legal Studies that may include but are not limited to: 

• Intro to the legal System
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Legal Technology
• Oil & Gas Law

Qualifications

• J.D, Ph.D., MLS, or equivalent masters-level degree  
• 3 to 5 years of law firm or governmental agency experience directly related to the area of expertise.
• Experience in litigation, CLE presentations, or university-level teaching.

Application Instructions

Candidates must apply in Interfolio and provide an updated CV.   Candidates with previous university teaching experience should submit (1) a list of courses taught; (2) a sample syllabus; and (3) two letters of recommendation regarding teaching.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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