Adjunct Professor

Adjunct faculty serve a vital role within the Law School and are valued members of the community. Under the guidance of the Assistant Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, adjunct faculty design and teach courses,facilitate course activities, provide students withtimely feedback, and grade assignments and exams. Adjunct faculty are provided with professional learning opportunities and are invited to attend on-campus events. 
 

Adjunct duties include: 

• Prepare the syllabus and relevant material for course delivery 

• Provide students withtimely and specific feedback 

• Grade assignments and examsin a timely manner and no later thanthe deadline set by the law school 

• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours 

• Offer weekly office hours for individual or group consultation 

• Submit final grades according to William & Mary policy and the individual program calendars 

• Submit end-of-semester feedback and reflection form 

• Maintain frequent and open communication with William & Mary faculty and staff through email,telephone, and any other mediumdeemed appropriate 

Required Qualifications:

Please make sure your cover letter and CV or resume clearlyindicate how you meet the following required qualifications: 

• Master’s degree, Juris Doctor or equivalent, or other graduate degreedirectly related to the disciplinefrom an accredited college or university. 

• Expertise and relevant professional and/or instructional experience in general law education, Business Law, Criminal Law & Procedure, Environmental Law,Intellectual Property, International Law, National Security Law, Public Interest and Social Justice, or Political Law. 

• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Please make sure your cover letter and CV or resume clearlyindicate whether you meet any of the preferred qualifications: 

• Other doctoraldegreedirectly related tothe discipline. 

• Previous experience providing instruction to adult learners in an academic or corporate setting. 

• Demonstrated excellence in teaching. 

• Previous teaching experience at the graduate level. 

• Computerproficiency and experience using Blackboard or other online learning platforms. 

Conditions of Employment:

This is a part-time position paid semi-monthly over theterm of the course. This position is not benefit-eligible. 
 
This position is restricted to a specifiedterm.