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Part-time law professors, often referred to as adjunct professors, are legal professionals who teach law courses at universities or law schools on a part-time basis. They typically have primary careers outside of academia, such as practicing attorneys, judges, or legal consultants, and bring real-world experience to the classroom. Part-time law professors usually teach one or two courses per semester and may not have the same research or administrative responsibilities as full-time faculty. Their flexible roles allow academic institutions to offer specialized legal courses and students to benefit from instructors with current, practical knowledge of the law.

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Part-time law professors often juggle teaching with their primary legal practice or other professional roles, which can make time management a significant challenge. They must balance course preparation, grading, and student engagement with the demands of their legal careers. Additionally, part-time faculty may have less access to institutional resources or may need to adapt quickly to varying academic cultures. However, many find the role rewarding, as it allows them to share real-world experience and stay connected to legal education without a full-time commitment.

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Infographic showing various Part Time Law Professor job openings in the United States as of August 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% As Needed, 81% Full Time, 17% Part Time, and 1% Contract. Highlights an 95% Physical, 2% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $80,057 per year, or $38.5 per hour.

Assistant Professor of Law

Lincoln Memorial University

Harrogate, TN • On-site

Full-time, Part-time, Contractor

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Position Details
Position Information
Position Title
Assistant Professor of Law
Department
Part-Time Law Program
Position Category
Faculty
Job Description
Position for entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time, tenure-track faculty positions starting in July 2027. We welcome applications from all subject areas, but we have curricular needs in property, evidence, criminal law and procedure, domestic relations, and contracts. As we expand our predominantly online part-time hybrid program, we also seek candidates across all doctrinal areas who would enjoy the challenges of online teaching. LMU Law faculty members are committed to supporting students in their academic, professional, and personal development. We work collaboratively to provide innovative legal education, incorporating best practices in skill-based and experiential learning. We seek candidates who share this ethos and are excited to contribute. This position offers a twelve-month contract with teaching responsibilities in alternate summers. Our tenure and promotion policies consider this when determining scholarship requirements.
Required Qualifications
Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent, strong academic credentials, and a commitment to legal education.
Preferred Qualifications
We value diverse experiences, including teaching, scholarship, legal practice, clerkships, and post-law-school work. This can be evidenced by involvement in student-focused activities, mentoring, educational presentations, writing for legal publications, or leadership in professional or community organizations
Physical Demands
Campus
Duncan School of Law
Job Duty
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F01563P
Job Open Date
08/03/2026
Job Close Date
08/01/2027
Open Until Filled
Yes
Special Instructions Summary
Faculty recruitment for FY27 (will not start any new hire until 7/1/27)
About the Institution
Lincoln Memorial University is a values-based learning community dedicated to providing educational experiences in the liberal arts and professional studies. The main campus is located in Harrogate, Tennessee. For more information about employment opportunities, contact the Office of Human Resources at 423-869-7112 or humanresources@lmunet.edu.
AA/EEO Statement
Lincoln Memorial University is an Equal Opportunity education institution. Lincoln Memorial University prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, ancestry, disability, veteran status, military status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, gender, gender identity, gender expression, and genetic information in all University programs and activities.
Background Check Statement
The University will conduct criminal background checks on all employees. Background checks may include but are not limited to confirmation of the individual's identity, credit information, motor vehicle driving record, review of an individual's criminal conviction record (if any), verification of any license, and certificate or degree required for the position.
Quicklink for Posting
https://careers.lmunet.edu/postings/41056
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