Adjunct Professor - Legal Research Foundations

Louisiana State University

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The LSU Law Center seeks to hire an adjunct faculty member for the Legal Research Foundations class for the 2026-2027 Academic Year. This course focuses on core legal research competencies. The successful candidate will be responsible for introducing law students to foundational skills, including the use of secondary sources, statutory research, case law research, regulatory research, and the use of AI tools as they relate to legal information and the practice of law. In addition to formative assessment throughout the school year, the class will have a formal summative assessment at the end of each semester. The adjunct will lead one section with approximately 20 students. This one-credit course will meet once, every-other week for the 2026-2027 academic year and follow a set syllabus.

Requirements

Juris Doctor from an ABA approved law school
Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of hire and maintain that valid work authorization throughout employment

Nice To Haves

Juris Doctor from an ABA approved law school
Three or more years of practice or teaching experience

Responsibilities

Introducing law students to foundational legal research skills
Teaching the use of secondary sources, statutory research, case law research, and regulatory research
Instructing on the use of AI tools as they relate to legal information and the practice of law
Conducting formative assessments throughout the school year
Administering a formal summative assessment at the end of each semester
Leading one section of approximately 20 students
Teaching a one-credit course that meets once, every-other week for the 2026-2027 academic year
Following a set syllabus