ADJUNCT FACULTY INSTRUCTOR - Online MSL Courses

University of Pittsburgh•Pittsburgh, PA

1d•Remote

About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh School of Law seeks part-time adjunct faculty to instruct online courses in its Master of Studies in Law (MSL) degree program beginning in spring 2027 and during academic year 2026–2027. Instructors are sought for American Legal System, Contracts, Torts, Property, Constitutional Law, Criminal Law, and Legislation and Regulation. Course instructors support and guide student progress, provide detailed and substantive feedback on student submissions, and grade assignments, tests, and exams. They use existing online materials, tools, and procedures. Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter identifying the specific courses they seek to instruct and documenting their suitability to teach each course. Compensation is $1,000 per week of instruction for an eight-week course, with a minimum of $5,333 for a five-week course. The School of Law may choose not to offer a course in a term if fewer than eight students enroll. In that case, the instructor retains their faculty position but receives no compensation.

Requirements

Be a licensed attorney with at least five years of experience practicing or teaching law.
Have at least three years of experience in the subject matter of the course for which the instructor is engaged.
Have experience using Canvas or a similar learning management system and skill at online interaction.
Be proficient in Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Zoom.
Submit a CV and a cover letter identifying the specific courses sought and documenting suitability to teach each course.