Job Summary
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.
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 areas: Contracts, Torts, Civil Procedure,
Constitutional Law, Legal Research, Bar Support/Capstone, Family Law and
Community Property. You may wish to review the descriptions of our course offerings.
● 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.
Additional Information:
● Term length is 16 weeks, with terms beginning January, May, and August/September.
● Seminars are 60 minutes and meet weekly or every other week, depending on the course.
● Seminars normally meet on one of the following days: Monday, Tuesday,
Wednesday, or Thursday at 8:00 pm or 9:15 pm ET.
● Compensation paid per facilitated seminar; $5,000 (or higher contingent on assignment)
● Purdue Global Law School desires a long-term relationship with faculty, including our
adjunct faculty.
● Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
● A background check will be required for employment in this position.
● FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
● Purdue Global is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and
retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We celebrate the
diversity of thought, backgrounds, and skills necessary to support an inclusive
environment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and
business needs. All individuals are encouraged to apply.
● To learn more about PG Law School and our commitment to inclusion, please visit this page.
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