Description
Fowler School of Law at Chapman University seeks applications for its Part-Time Lecturer Pool for potential teaching opportunities in the following areas/disciplines:
- Advanced Evidence California Practice
- Land Use Regulation
- Civil Procedure Practice Lab
Appointments from the part-time pool are temporary and often made just prior to the start of the academic term, so applicants must be available at times on very short notice. Fall contracts begin in mid-August and end late-December; Spring contracts begin in mid-January and end mid-May. Opportunities for teaching during the Summer and Interterm Sessions may also be available.
Chapman University is a nationally-ranked institution offering traditional undergraduate and graduate programs in the heart of Orange County, one of Southern California’s most diverse and vibrant regions. The University achieved R2 status in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of 5 Higher Education, a distinction held by just 10 percent of all U.S. universities and is ranked as #100 among Best National Universities by US News and World Report (2027). Our faculty include academic leaders who excel in research, publishing, and world-class teaching in our 11 schools and colleges, including School/College Name. Dedicated to forward-looking, personalized education, we create an environment for unlimited achievement by both our students and faculty. More information about Chapman University is available at www.chapman.edu.
The Dale E. Fowler School of Law offers a JD, as well as a JD/MBA with Argyros College of Business and Economics and a JD/MFA with the Dodge College of Film and Media Arts. The law school currently has 450 JD law students who attend classes in modern 100,000 sq ft state-of-the-art Kennedy Hall. Fowler School of Law boars a faculty recognized nationally and internationally. They include three former U.S. Supreme Court Clerks, a Nobel Laureate, a former U.S. Congressman, leading legal scholars and former law partners. Our clinical and practice specialists are passionate educators working in a variety of legal specialty areas, leading classrooms that are characterized by encouragement, not intimidation.
Qualifications
Required:
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA Acredited law school
- University teaching experience or related field experience
- Demonstrated currency in subject matter
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
- Strong commitment to student learning, quality teaching and academic excellence.
- Ability to motivate and teach students of diverse learning styles and backgrounds.
- Appreciation and respect for student role, contribution, and responsibility in the learning process.
- Ability to teach in-person on campus
Application Instructions
Qualified candidates are invited to electronically submit the following through Interfolio:
- Curriculum Vitae
For any inquiries, please contact Richard Redding at redding@chapman.edu. Please use Part-Time Lecturer Pool Inquiry Academic Year as the subject line.
Fowler School of Law will draw from the pool as necessary when openings arise. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Applications will remain in the applicant pool until August 15th. Should you remain interested in future openings beyond August 15th, you will need to reapply.
The pay range for course and course related work for this position is $52.80 per hour.
This position is contingent on final budget approval. Successful completion of a background check is required for all selected candidates.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.
