Closing Date: 30th June, 2027
Description:
The UAA Justice Center is accepting applications for Legal Studies adjunct instructors who are interested in expanding their practice to include part-time teaching in undergraduate programs.The Justice Center is dedicated to providing strong and innovative instruction that promotes student awareness of varied perspectives and experiences, outreach and community-based practice skills, critical thinking, research-informed action, cultural responsiveness, and inter-professional collaboration. Instruction will occur through distance delivery, face-to-face on-campus methods, or through hybrid approaches combining these methods.
We seek to identify talented adjunct faculty the Justice Center can invest in, provide training and mentoring to prior and during instruction, and establish long- term working relationships to enhance the professional diversity and practice experience of the Legal Studies faculty for the benefit of our students and programs.
Successful candidates will bring a combination of legal practice experience and a commitment to student learning. The ideal adjunct instructor can communicate complex legal concepts clearly, foster critical thinking, and create an engaging learning environment for undergraduate students. The ability to work effectively with students from a wide range of educational, professional, and personal backgrounds is important.
Candidates who thrive in this role are adaptable and comfortable teaching in face-to-face, online, and hybrid learning environments. They demonstrate strong communication and organizational skills, provide timely and constructive feedback, and are committed to maintaining high academic standards. A collaborative approach to working with faculty, staff, and community partners, along with an interest in contributing to student success and professional development, will support success in this position.
Experience applying legal principles in professional practice and connecting those experiences to classroom instruction is highly valued. A willingness to engage in training, mentoring, and ongoing instructional development will help instructors build successful long-term relationships within the Legal Studies program.
Candidates will be evaluated on past teaching experiences, expertise and experience relevant to effective teaching in the area of need, and potential for providing high-quality instruction to undergraduate students.
Acceptance into the hiring pool does not constitute a hiring agreement, nor does having worked one semester guarantee that a position will be available in subsequent semesters. Hiring decisions for temporary faculty are made on a semester-by-semester basis, according to the needs of that semester's schedule, and needs that arise during a given semester.
Minimum Qualifications:
Adjunct faculty offering Legal Studies courses are required to hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.), and possess two to three years of related experience. Exceptions to these minimum educational and experience requirements may be made on a case-by- case basis, subject to approval by the Legal Studies faculty and the Assistant Dean of the School of Justice and Human Services.
Position Details:
This is a pooled position, and applications are reviewed as needed. Submission of an application does not guarantee review or a job offer.
New hires will be placed UNAD Adjunct salary table. Salary is commensurate with education, experience, type of work assigned.
The University of Alaska (UA) requires employees to work on-site based on operational and business needs. Hybrid and remote work arrangements may be considered only for positions specifically designated and advertised as eligible for hybrid or remote work. Any approved arrangement will be based on the position's duties, operational needs, and the employee's ability to effectively perform the work remotely.
If you have any questions regarding this position, please contact Amy Doogan, Legal Studies Chair, at adoogan@alaska.edu.
To be eligible for this position, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without restriction. Applicants who now or may in the future require visa sponsorship to work in the United States are not eligible.