Adjunct Instructor, Law, Politics, & Society - 200037

Job summary

The adjunct instructor will teach a relevant topical elective course within the Law, Politics, and Society program. Responsibilities include delivering in-person instruction to undergraduate students during the Spring 2026 semester.

Job details

Title: Adjunct Instructor, Law, Politics, & Society - 200037 Position Number: 200037 Unit/Department: Law, Politics, and Society Salary: Per credit hour Department Summary: The Program in Law, Politics, and Society (LPS) at Drake University is a unique interdisciplinary undergraduate legal studies program. Faculty come from various disciplines but share a commitment to undergraduate teaching and scholarship in the field of Law and Society. Students enjoy small, discussion-based classes on topics ranging from constitutional law to crime and film. Many students go on to law school, but LPS graduates can be found in government, politics, advocacy, non-profits, and more. LPS is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences, the largest academic unit at Drake University. Students choose from a variety of majors, including several unique interdisciplinary programs. The student experience includes opportunities for community engagement, campus involvement, study abroad, and internships taken for course credit. Advanced students pursue their own research interest through independent study and senior capstone courses. Job Summary: The Department of Law, Politics, and Society seeks one to two adjunct instructors with ability to teach a relevant topical elective course in the Spring of 2026, and perhaps other courses in subsequent semesters. Classes will be taught in person. Successful candidates should have a PhD, JD, Masters, or equivalent advanced degree. Minimum Qualifications: Master's degree, PhD, JD, or equivalent Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching undergraduate students Special Instructions to Applicants: For consideration, you must apply online. Please include a resume and cover letter. If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email [email protected] Review of Applications Begins: A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.

What you’ll do

The adjunct instructor will teach a relevant topical elective course within the Law, Politics, and Society program. Responsibilities include delivering in-person instruction to undergraduate students during the Spring 2026 semester.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an advanced degree, specifically a PhD, JD, or Master's degree. Previous experience teaching undergraduate students is preferred.

Listed skills

• Organization · Preferred
• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Process · Preferred
• email · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Undergraduate teaching
• Legal studies
• Course instruction
• Curriculum development
• Academic research
• Student engagement
• Advocacy
• Research
• Teaching
• Constitutional Law
• Curriculum Development
• Higher Education
• Student Engagement

Job areas

• Education
• Legal
• Adjunct Instructor
• Law Professor
• University and Higher Education Teachers
• Law Teachers, Postsecondary
• Postsecondary Teachers