Adjunct Professor of Legal Practice
Job No: 497265
Full Time/Part Time: Part-time
Location: Newark
Categories: Faculty
Seton Hall Law School seeks to hire an Adjunct Professor of Legal
Practice to teach a section in our innovative Introduction to
Lawyering course. The Introduction to Lawyering course is a
full-year six credit course. The course covers legal writing, legal
research, client interviewing, client counseling, negotiation, oral
argument, and professionalism. The course is taught by doctrinal
and legal practice professors in a coordinated and collaborative
manner.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The faculty member will be responsible for the following:
Teaching Introduction to Lawyering classes, either through
in-person or remote class sessions.
Teaching twice a week during weeks when classes are scheduled for
the day program, or if teaching in the weekend program, during each
weekend session when classes are scheduled.
Meeting with students in individual and joint conferences to
discuss writing assignments and interactive skills exercises.
Providing students with detailed written feedback on writing
assignments and interactive skills exercises.
Attending Introduction to Lawyering faculty meetings to prepare for
upcoming classes and activities.
Teaching several sessions at the Introduction to Lawyering Day at
law school orientation.
Meeting with students outside of class time and conferences as
needed to discuss assignments and other law school topics.
Working with the Director and other Lawyering faculty to create and
revise the class exercises.
Other assignments consistent with the needs of the program.
Most weeks the person in this position will be expected to come to
the law school at least two days a week to teach classes, meet with
students and faculty and fulfill other responsibilities, and will
require several additional work hours from home. However, some
weeks will require a more substantial time commitment.
Required Qualifications:
J.D.; Seton Hall seeks individuals with stellar legal writing,
interpersonal, and practice skills. Candidates must have 3-5 years
of practice experience and excellent academic records.
Desired Qualifications:
Teaching experience is preferred. Experience in higher education is
a plus.
Salary Range:
Minimum pay is $1300 per credit.
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Benefits Information:
For details about employee benefits, see: https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Seton Hall University offers supplemental retirement
benefits.
Physical Demands: General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal
Employment Opportunity (EEO).
Advertised: 07 May 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Application Closes: Eastern Daylight Time
To apply, visit https://jobs.shu.edu/cw/en-us/job/497265
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