Description:
The University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana Champaign is one of the oldest law schools in the country, with an accomplished and influential faculty, a smart and collegial student body, and a strong alumni network. In addition to its full-time faculty, the College of Law regularly employs distinguished lawyers and academics as adjunct professors. The College of Law is currently accepting applications for adjunct faculty positions in all areas of the law but has particular needs for the following specialties:- Immigration procedure
- Agriculture policy and law
- Entrepreneurship and the law
- Federal Indian law
- Labor law- collective actions and unions
- Professional responsibility
- Bankruptcy Moot court coach
- Moot court coach
- ADR coach
- Securities Law
Classes will meet in the Law Building in Champaign, typically once or twice per week between mid-January and early May.
Minimum Qualifications:
Applicants must possess a J.D. or the equivalent and have at least five years of teaching or practice experience in the subject area in which they will be teaching.
Preferred Qualifications:
A JD and two or more years of legal experience are required; prior teaching experience and a current law license are strongly preferred.
Appointment Information
These are five to ten percent Academic positions appointed for the Spring 2026 semester. The anticipated start date is in January 2026. Salary is between $3000 and $8000, depending on credit hours. These positions are not eligible for University benefits.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Please provide a resume and a cover letter explaining your interest and describing any prior teaching experience. Up to three letters of reference are preferred but not required.
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 20, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Devin Scheidemantel wds@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits (https://go.illinois.edu/workatillinois).