Adjunct Instructor, Administrative Law

High Point University • High Point, NC

39d • Onsite

About The Position

The Kenneth F. Kahn School of Law at High Point University invites applicants to serve as an Adjunct Instructor of Law, teaching Administrative Law. The selected candidate will have the exciting opportunity to work in a highly collaborative environment with a holistic approach to legal education that focuses on the doctrinal knowledge, practical skills, and values-based professional identity students need for success in a rapidly evolving legal profession. Candidates for this position should have a passion for teaching and be well-suited to work in a collegial and student-oriented culture. The selected candidate’s primary responsibility will be teaching Administrative Law, a three-credit course, in the spring 2026 semester (and in future semesters if the school and selected candidate so desire). The anticipated start date for this position is January 5, 2026. The Kahn School of Law is one of the most recent graduate schools begun by High Point University, an innovative liberal arts institution with over 6,000 undergraduate and graduate students and with expertise in educating students in the life skills critical for professional success. The School of Law will be seeking ABA provisional approval at the earliest opportunity in conformity with ABA Standards. The School of Law welcomed its inaugural class of J.D. students in August 2024. At High Point University, the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring that every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family, and country institution, and these values are infused throughout its educational model and environment. High Point University is located in the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina. Together, the cities of High Point, Greensboro, and Winston-Salem form the Piedmont Triad, a metropolitan area with a population of 1.9 million. The Piedmont Triad is a dynamic market that is poised for tremendous growth. Contributing factors are its temperate climate, centralized location affording quick access to major metros, relatively low population density, high quality of life, high education index, and the development of markets to leverage its manufacturing experience. U.S. News & World Report has ranked HPU the No. 1 Best Regional College in the South for 13 consecutive years and the No. 1 Most Innovative Regional College in the South for 10 consecutive years. The Princeton Review ranked HPU the No. 1 Best-Run College in the nation in “The Best 390 Colleges: 2025 Edition.” HPU was also recognized among the Top 20 in the nation for Best College Dorms, Best Career Services, Most Active Student Government, Best Campus Food, and Most Beautiful Campus. For 14 years in a row, HPU has been named a College of Distinction with special recognition for career development, business, and education programs. The university has 69 undergraduate majors, 74 undergraduate minors, and 18 graduate degree programs. It is a member of the NCAA, Division I and the Big South Conference. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. High Point University School of Law necessarily adheres to the theme of the University to which it is a constituent part to the extent these policies are protected by the United States Constitution. At High Point University the faculty and staff are devoted to ensuring every student receives an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment with caring people. High Point University is a God, family and country school. High Point University does not sponsor H1-B Visas. High Point University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, disability, genetic information or veteran status and other legally protected statuses. The University encourages all applicants to apply.

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-approved law school
• Exemplary academic record
• Experience in administrative law
• Demonstrated interest in teaching and student mentorship and in creating an inspiring, welcoming, and dynamic learning environment for all students
• Excellent interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with other law school faculty and staff
• Willingness to contribute actively to the mission, vision, and objectives of the School of Law and University

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching at the law school level
• Active engagement in professional organizations, such as discipline-specific organizations and bar associations

Responsibilities

• teaching Administrative Law, a three-credit course, in the spring 2026 semester (and in future semesters if the school and selected candidate so desire)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees