NTT Faculty (Law) (Multiple Vacancies) (Extended Deadline)
Salary
$5,333.00 Monthly
Location
Carbondale, Illinois
Job Type
Faculty
Job Number
2600173
Department
Simmons Law School-SIUC
Opening Date
04/28/2026
Closing Date
12/18/2026 11:59 PM Central
FLSA:
Exempt
Security/Safety Sensitive:
NA
FTE
0.25
Description
The Southern Illinois University Simmons Law School seeks applicants for adjunct faculty at the rank of Assistant Professor of Practice. This is a term, non-tenure track faculty appointment. Adjunct faculty are hired based on the needs of the law school and applications are continually evaluated throughout the year, with the first review beginning on May 4, 2026. Because program needs change quickly, candidates with a completed application on file will be given full consideration as vacancies open.
Examples of Duties
Adjunct faculty members are practicing attorneys, judges, or subject-matter experts who contribute to the academic mission of the law school through high-quality teaching and student engagement. Responsibilities include the following:
- teaching assigned course(s) in accordance with the approved curriculum and academic standards of the law school;
- holding scheduled class sessions (in-person, online, or hybrid) and ensure coverage of required instructional minutes;
- designing and administering appropriate and required assessments (e.g., exams, papers, simulations, or practical exercises);
- evaluating student performance fairly and timely, consistent with law school grading policies;
- providing meaningful feedback to support student learning and bar preparation;
- responding to student communications in a timely and professional manner and providing them supportive instruction outside of class meetings;
- engaging in other duties as determined by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
All faculty members are expected to adhere to all University, Law School, ABA accreditation, collective bargaining agreement, and other relevant policies and procedures.
Salary is competitive and commensurate with qualifications and experience, while also considering internal equity.
This position is represented by SIU Carbondale Non-Tenure Track Faculty Association/IEA-NEA. For more information regarding salary and other details please visit: https://laborrelations.siu.edu/labor-contracts/.
Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications:
- JD from an ABA approved law school
- Licensed member of a state bar in good standing
- 5 years of legal practice experience. The minimum years of required practice may be waived on account of exceptional circumstances, such as outstanding law school performance or an advanced degree in a related field.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior teaching experience in a law school setting
Required Documents: Submit a letter of application, CV, and three references.
Contact: Angela Upchurch, aupchurch@siu.edu
University employees may be eligible for a variety of State of Illinois benefits. These benefits are administered through the Illinois Department of Central Management Service (CMS). These benefits include: Health Insurance plans (HMOs, OAPs, QCHP and CDHP), Dental Insurance, Vision Plan, Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Supplemental Long Term Disability (LTD), Flex Spending Accounts, MCAP and DCAP, and 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan.
Eligible employees are required to participate in the State Universities Retirement System (SURS). SURS is the retirement administrator for employees in public higher education in the State of Illinois.
Other benefits available to eligible employees include: Generous paid time-off, 403(b) Supplemental Retirement Plans, and Employee Assistance Program.
SIUC also provides extensive tuition benefits for its employees and their families such as: tuition waiver/application fee waiver for the employee and their dependents, a Legacy tuition rate for children of SIU Alumni, and Civil Service Employee Counsel (CSEC) Education Assistance Program (EAP).
For more information please visit: https://hr.siu.edu/benefits/
Employer
Southern Illinois University - Carbondale
Address
900 S. Normal Ave
Carbondale, Illinois, 62901
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