Adjunct Instructor, Legal Research and Writing for LLM Students, College of Law
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The University of Cincinnati College of Law is seeking part‑time adjuncts to teach Legal Research and Writing for LLM Students in Fall 2026. This role helps LLM students develop essential research, writing, and citation skills through in‑person instruction with distance learning options when appropriate. Responsibilities include designing a syllabus, selecting materials, creating assessments, using Canvas, providing timely feedback, holding office hours, tracking attendance, and grading under college policies. Requirements: JD from an ABA‑accredited law school, five years post JD (exceptions possible for co‑teaching), strong communication and professional demeanor, and alignment with the college’s values. Apply with CV, teaching interests, and cover letter; internal UC candidates via SuccessFactors, external candidates through the UC applicant portal; transcripts required; inquiries to Kimberly D Bailey. Rolling reviews; compensation based on experience; benefits.
Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors
Classes may be day or evening. Rank and compensation are based on experience and academic credentials. Adjunct appointments are renewed based on departmental need and teaching performance.
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Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati College of Law, an ABA-accredited law school, seeks lawyers and judges to teach a Legal Research and Writing for LLM Students course to LLM students on a part-time basis during Fall 2026. This course is designed to meet the needs of LLM students who received their legal education in a foreign country. This course will introduce students to basic research skills, persuasion strategies, and fundamentals of written communication needed in both law school and professional practice as a lawyer. Students will learn how to respond to a legal problem by identifying the legal issue, researching the law, interpreting and applying legal materials, and then communicating their own legal analysis and conclusions in writing. Emphasis is given to basic writing skills including, among others, legal analysis, style, and citations. The course will prepare students to successfully prepare basic legal documents such as legal memoranda and briefs.
The law school’s adjunct faculty, drawn from the region’s most distinguished jurists and practitioners, offers a wealth of practical experience and special expertise to our students. The law school uses adjuncts to enrich the curriculum with specialized courses, unique perspectives, and more choices than we might otherwise offer. With adjunct faculty, students can experience different pedagogical approaches and gain access to leading practitioners and judges. Adjunct faculty are also valuable in teaching about newly emerging or rapidly changing areas of law. Adjunct professors are part-time, non-tenure/tenure track employees who teach specific courses during specific semesters as agreed. The College is currently seeking applicants to teach Legal Research and Writing for LLM Students.
Essential Functions
- Prepare for your course, which includes preparing the syllabus, selecting any unique teaching materials, selecting books for student purchase, preparing course materials and assessments/exams, and devising lesson plans. Syllabi include course descriptions, learning objectives, assessment/exam dates, teaching and exam policies, required and recommended materials, assignments, and College/University policies.
- Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Teach the assigned course(s) using pedagogical and other teaching methods fairly and effectively.
- Track student attendance and refer students to the Administration if required for attendance and/or performance issues.
- When appropriate, use the institution’s learning management platforms (Canvas) to post assignments, syllabi and other reference materials, and to communicate with students.
- Read submitted student work and assessments/exams and provide written comments to students in a timely manner to provide feedback on performance.
- Establish and meet with students during “office hours” to provide individualized direction and assessment of progress.
- To ensure the proper number of teaching hours is completed, work with Administration to schedule make-up classes for any cancelled classes.
- Grade all mid-term and final exam papers/exams, and other assessments as appropriate and in accordance with the College’s rules and submit those grades per timelines established by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
- Review student-completed course evaluations to analyze student perceptions of your teaching and to provide insight into possible teaching improvements.
- Adhere to all University and College of Law policies.
- Complete all employment documentation and any required trainings.
Minimum Requirements
- Hold the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or the equivalent.
- Five years post-J.D. work experience in legal practice or a related field, though exceptions will be made for an applicant with fewer years of experience when that person co-teaches with someone who has the minimum experience.
- Communicate effectively.
- Maintain professional composure and demeanor at all times.
- Promote vision, mission, and core values of the College.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Prior teaching experience is desirable, but not essential. Applicants, however, must demonstrate evidence of teaching potential.
- Face-to-face instruction is the default mode of teaching, though the College will approve distance learning instruction under conditions outlined in its Distance Learning Policy.
Application Information
Applicants should submit a cv, a list of course(s) and/or area(s) of teaching interest, and a cover letter. This posting is not a guarantee of an open position. Applications will be reviewed and accepted on a continual basis.
Kimberly D. Bailey, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Professor of Law, [email protected]
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits Link) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE. Highlights include:
Pay Rate Information:
Tuition Remission
As a part-time employee, UC provides a limited tuition remission benefit based on role. Tuition remission covers tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS).
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time – pro-rated by FTE. Includes paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days).
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
- University employee discount program
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