School of Law Residential Adjunct

Liberty University • Lynchburg, VA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Liberty University School of Law invites applicants for an adjunct position in its residential Juris Doctor program. Adjuncts are expected to model a personal commitment to the University’s goals and values and to engage in personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview. They support the mission of equipping future leaders in law with a superior legal education faithful to the Christian faith expressed through the Holy Scriptures.

Adjuncts should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and view teaching, student engagement, and scholarship as means to significant educational ends. They should use varied techniques to foster good learning conditions, recognize students as unique individuals, and accommodate differences in abilities and interests where possible. The role includes teaching required and elective law courses, providing timely feedback, and following the faculty handbook’s guidelines, policies, and procedures. Courses are typically paid at $800 per load hour.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Recognized academic and professional background.
• Practice and/or judicial clerkship experience.
• Enthusiasm for working with law students.
• Commitment to excellence in teaching and a strong Biblical worldview.

Nice To Haves

• Experience teaching in legal education is preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Teach first-year, upper-division required, and elective classes.
• Provide timely feedback through assessments, grading, and other requested formats.
• Follow guidelines, policies, and procedures outlined in the faculty handbook.
• Model commitment to Liberty University’s goals and values and engage in personal spiritual formation within a biblically informed Christian worldview.
• Support the University’s mission to equip future leaders in law with a superior legal education in fidelity to the Christian faith.

What This Job Offers

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