Lecturer - Legal Studies

Hamline University • Saint Paul, IN

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Social Sciences at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, invites applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-eligible faculty position as a Lecturer in Legal Studies. The successful candidate will teach 7 courses per academic year within the undergraduate and graduate Legal Studies programs, including the Graduate Paralegal Certificate and the Master in the Study of Law. Courses are in person, hybrid, and online in synchronous and asynchronous modalities. The anticipated start date is January 2027. Legal Studies at Hamline combines a broad interdisciplinary focus with a depth of pre-professional skills needed to work in a variety of law-related fields. Undergraduates enjoy access to multiple opportunities and pathways, including a Law and Society major and a Law School Early Admission program. Graduate programs include a Paralegal Certificate and a Master in the Study of Law. The University serves approximately 1,800 undergraduate students and 800 graduate students. The University’s mission is to create a diverse and collaborative community of learners dedicated to the development of students’ knowledge, values, and skills for successful lives of leadership, scholarship, and service.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• At least 3 years of experience practicing law (in any jurisdiction)
• Experience working as a paralegal or supervising paralegals in a team environment
• Teaching experience in a paralegal, legal studies, or law school setting
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g. Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in a variety of modalities and/or developing online courses in Canvas
• Interest in emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence
• Background, expertise, or interest in family or housing law or pro bono legal services
• Experience in housing law, family law, or experience with and understanding of legal technology tools and the legal industry’s experience with Artificial Intelligence tools.

Responsibilities

• Teach 7 courses per academic year within the undergraduate and graduate Legal Studies programs, including the Graduate Paralegal Certificate and the Master in the Study of Law.
• Teach courses in person, hybrid, and online in synchronous and asynchronous modalities.

What This Job Offers

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