Adjunct Instructor of Law (Applicant Pool)

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Posting Number PTI00190P Classification Title Part-Time Instructors Position Title Adjunct Instructor of Law (Applicant Pool) GSU Information Georgia State University is a national model for innovation and opening opportunities for all, among the top five most innovative by U.S. News & World Report, ranked 1st among public universities in undergraduate teaching, the number 1 nonprofit university to award bachelor's degrees to African American students, 4th in the country for its first-year student experience, and highly ranked for enabling the social and economic mobility of its students. Among the most diverse universities in the nation, Georgia State opens global perspectives as the number 1 U.S. public university sending African American students to study abroad.

A regional gateway to higher education, the five suburban Perimeter College campuses provide more than 30 associate degree pathways. The downtown Atlanta campus offers more than 250 degree programs in 100 fields of study at the undergraduate, graduate and first-professional degree levels.

With five university-wide research centers and numerous centers and institutes at the college and school levels, Georgia State's interdisciplinary, dynamic and productive research enterprises address major health and societal challenges. It is one of only 146 universities with an R1 designation from the Carnegie Foundation, an honor reserved for the nation's most active research institutions. Outgoing research expenditures have doubled in the last decade and topped $1.2 billion over the last six years, an indication of the University's rapid research growth.

Georgia State is vital to the regional economy, with a more than $2.9 billion economic impact, and

is also a vital part of Atlanta's vibrant arts and entertainment community, with highly regarded programs in music, art, creative writing and film, the Rialto Center for the Arts, and the Creative Media Industries Institute that contributes to innovation and the workforce for interactive media and media entrepreneurship.

Department Law - Instruction College College of Law Campus Atlanta Position Type Part Time Faculty Posting Type Internal/External About the Department Located in the heart of Atlanta, the Georgia State University College of Law is a dynamic, urban-centered law school dedicated to producing practice-ready legal professionals. With a student body of approximately 650 full- and part-time law students, the College is recognized for its value and renowned for its excellent bar passage and post-graduate employment rates. The College fosters a commitment to excellence, innovation, and experiential learning.

The College of Law faculty is a collegial and accomplished community of scholars and teachers. Faculty members have a tangible impact on legal education and on law and policy. Faculty members regularly publish in leading law reviews and peer-reviewed journals, author books and book chapters, and appear in national and international news outlets. Scholarship is supported through research assistance, summer stipends, travel support, and awards. The College of Law also features innovative and nationally renowned programs in health law, access to justice, legal analytics, metropolitan and urban growth, and sports and entertainment law.

Position Description The Georgia State College of Law seeks adjunct instructors to teach law school courses during the academic year. Applicants should have strong academic credentials and demonstrate a high probability of success as a teacher and a willingness to contribute to the law school's academic community.

This listing was created to generate a pool of applicants to be available when an instructor vacancy is identified.

For full consideration, please complete your application and attach a current curriculum vitae and letter of intent. We review applications periodically.

Required Experience Applicants should have at least three years of experience in the legal field or teaching at an accredited law school.

Required Education Applicants should have a Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school (or foreign

equivalent) by August 1, 2026.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience Applicants with teaching experience are preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations, etc Pre-Employment Requirements A criminal background check is required.

Work Hours * The work schedule will vary depending on the class schedule.

* Must be willing to work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of the department.

Salary Commensurate with Experience

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Number of Vacancies 1+ Desired Start Date Position End Date (if temporary) Open Date 08/18/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled No Special Instructions Summary Apply at: postings/7254 Equal Opportunity Employment Statement Georgia State University is an equal opportunity employer with regard to veterans and individuals with disabilities and prohibits discrimination on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or protected veteran status.

USG Core Values Statement The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning, as well the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct .

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at policymanual/section6/C2653.

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