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Purdue Global Law School is the nation's first fully online law school, established in
1998. Today, we are part of the respected Purdue University system and accredited by
the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California.
Job Summary:
Adjunct Professors of Law are primarily responsible for the teaching of courses at
Purdue Global Law School, and are instrumental in achieving the law school and
university’s mission and objectives.
What to expect in this role:
● Conducting seminars at scheduled times. Most seminars meet once weekly for
an hour at either 8pm or 9:15pm ET usually Monday through Thursday.
● Answering student emails and phone calls in accordance with standards and
policies.
● Student mentoring and advising, including academic phone or video
conferences, as needed.
● Timely grading of assignments, mid-term and final examinations. Grading and
feedback must be provided consistent with expectations including individualized
and actionable feedback and grading calibrated to the bar exam.
● Assisting in curriculum maintenance and development, and continuous
participation in applied scholarship activities in law and related fields.
● Courses are predesigned for you; however, you will be responsible for preparing
high-quality final examinations and model answers for inclusion in the school's
essay pool for most courses.
● Participating in ongoing training and peer evaluation to improve teaching.
● Regularly attending faculty meetings which are typically online, but can be in
person. Regularly review meeting recordings or minutes when unable to attend.
● Complying with Purdue Global Law School policies and procedures.
● All faculty are required to report a minimum of eight (8) hours of professional
development and/or CLE each year via our online system.
● Other duties as may, from time-to-time, be assigned.
What we’re looking for:
● Doctoral Degree (JD) in Law
● Minimum one to two years relevant experience and/or training
● Experience in the following area: Teaching Legal Writing
● Currently in good standing (active or inactive) in all jurisdictions in which the
Professor has applied or is or was admitted to practice law, with no significant
history of bar discipline (suspension or disbarment are disqualifying events).
● Possess and maintain computers and other technology that meets the minimum
requirements of the school; reliable internet access.
● Significant experience with standard office applications such as Microsoft Word
and Excel, and applications specific to the Internet such as browsers, video
conferencing, microphone use, and shared editing such as is used in the Google Suite.
● Demonstrably strong interpersonal, multi-tasking, and written and oral
communication skills. Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor academically
and culturally diverse student populations.
● Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and learn new skills, software, and
processes rapidly. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a self-
starter, to a very high degree of quality and professionalism. Demonstrated ability
to work within, and support, a school's collegial culture, and to interact with
others in a consistently honest, warm, courteous, and respectful manner.
● Such other criteria as may be established by Purdue Global Law School from
time to time.
● Preferred Qualifications:
● Academic or practice experience in the field to be taught, or the
equivalent. Prior teaching experience, preferably at the law school level in
the field to be taught, or in a closely related field, ideally using technology.
● Experience or willingness to promptly learn effectively using the Google
suite, especially Google Drive, Documents, and Calendar.
● California or Indiana attorneys are encouraged to apply, though we do
recruit faculty from all over the US.
Additional Information:
● Term length is 16 weeks, with terms beginning January, May, and
August/September.
● Compensation paid per facilitated term for a course; $4,000 (or higher contingent on
assignment)
● Purdue Global School of Law desires a long-term relationship with faculty, including our
adjunct faculty. Our average time in service for adjunct faculty members is seven
years.
● Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this
position.
● A background check will be required for employment in this position.
● When applying for a faculty position at Purdue University Global you will be
asked to provide an unofficial transcript and if hired will be required to provide an
official transcript.
● FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
● Purdue Global is an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent
from a broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of
perspectives, experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment
for employees and students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications,
merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply.