Adjunct Instructor of Law

Position:                   Adjunct Instructor of Law

Department:             Norman A. Wiggins School of Law

Status:                       Part-Time

Position Summary:

Campbell University School of Law invites applications for one adjunct faculty position, beginning in January 2027. We are interested in hiring candidates with expertise in the following area:

·        Patent Preparation and Prosecution

Review of applications will begin on or about November 1, 2026, and continue until the position is filled.
 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Cooperate with other designated faculty to implement a coordinated curriculum, inclusive of learning objectives

• Develop and manage course materials from learning objectives and recommendations from Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and/or Curriculum Committee

• Administer tests, assignments and other exercises that permit measure of knowledge, abilities and/or performance relative to the course learning objectives

• Maintain effective and timely communications with students and staff at all times

• Provide students with individual feedback on assessments

• Administer exams according to Law School guidelines

• Complete student record keeping and submit grades in a timely and accurate manner

• Uphold and abide by Campbell University policies and procedures, including but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, including but not limited to FERPA and other state and federal mandates

• Other job-related duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Education/Experience: 

• Excellent academic credentials with J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

• At least three years of substantial law practice experience in the United States, ideally in the area of patent preparation and prosecution

• Exceptional collegiality and cooperative spiriit

• Commitment to supporting all five of the Campbell Law distinctives (Faculty are not required to adhere to any specific religious tradition, but we seek individuals who will respect, support, and contribute to our Christian mission.)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively and collegially with faculty, students, and colleagues

• Demonstrate skill in teaching and mentoring students

• Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

• Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with faculty, staff, students, university officials and outside constituencies

• Always maintain a professional appearance and demeanor

• Work independently and function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people

• Knowledge regarding the usage of Blackboard and web- based applications

• Exercise independent judgment in complex, new, and/or stressful situations

• Meet set deadlines

• Adaptability, flexibility and a willingness to work in a changing environment

• This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work within the Christian mission of Campbell University

To be considered, you mustsubmit the following, without which your application cannot move forward:

• a cover letter (whichmust include a discussion of the Campbell Law distinctives, available athttps://law.campbell.edu/about/our-school/our-vision/);

• C.V. (which must include at least three references);

• undergraduate and law school transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable at this stage);

• recent teaching evaluations, if any.

After submitting through the required portal, you may email the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs with your materials attached if you would like to confirm the above have been received. If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or emailemployment@campbell.edu.

About Campbell Law:

Located in the heart of downtown Raleigh, North Carolina – one of the nation’s fastest growing and most dynamic cities – Campbell Law focuses on developing practice-ready lawyers who lead with purpose and professional excellence.