ADJUNCT FACULTY PROFESSOR - Domestic Arbitration

University of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The University of Pittsburgh School of Law invites applications for an adjunct faculty position teaching LAW 5675 – Domestic Arbitration, a 2-credit course for the Spring 2027 semester. The course covers the legal framework for domestic arbitration and practical approaches to arbitration, particularly in employment and consumer contexts. Students examine grounds for compelling or opposing arbitration and learn how arbitrations are conducted and how they differ in practice from litigation. Instruction will use simulations, role-playing exercises, mock arguments, and similar methods to foster active student participation.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor degree.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate-level teaching experience preferred.
• Five years of practical experience in patent law and litigation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach the 2-credit Domestic Arbitration course during the Spring 2027 semester.
• Cover the governing legal framework for domestic arbitration and practical approaches to arbitration, with a focus on employment and consumer contexts.
• Teach students about grounds for compelling or opposing arbitration, arbitration procedures, and practical differences between arbitration and litigation.
• Use simulations, role-playing exercises, mock arguments, and similar methodologies to engage students.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree