University of San Diego

Part-Time Adjunct Law Professor

Location
San Diego, CA
Pay
$2,510 per course
Type
Part-time · In-Person
Posted
September 16, 2026

About this position

Part-Time Adjunct Law ProfessorThe School of Law seeks broadly trained professionals capable of teaching graduate students in its Juris Doctor and graduate law degree programs. Assignments to these courses are considered adjunct law professors and non-benefit based. Each course consists of 1-4 units of teaching credit and the maximum allowable for each non-benefits based instructor is 6 units per semester. Periodic need during the following terms: Fall (Aug-Dec), Spring (Jan-May), and Summer (Jun-July). Compensation for the academic year 2026-27 (i.e. Fall 2026 through Summer 2027) will be $2,510 per unit. Department Description: At the University of San Diego School of Law, we believe in a collegial, creative, and balanced approach to life and law. It encourages us to build authentic, long-lasting relationships, innovate constantly, and grow together as a community. An ABA-accredited law school, the USD School of Law serves as the intellectual resource for advancing San Diego and beyond, with fresh thinkers and policy that can shape society and drive progress. The intersection of industries and entrepreneurialism in San Diego offers endless opportunity in the region and abroad. These factors, combined with an extensive network of supportive alumni, ensure students are prepared for wherever they go next. The University of San Diego School of Law's programs are designed to prepare students to achieve the highest levels of success in the field of law. Our dynamic curriculum empowers students to explore their academic passions and individual career goals. We offer students who wish to specialize in a particular area of law a wide array of electives and concentrations to choose from that will deepen their knowledge as it relates to their particular focus. Our rigorous approach to teaching provides law students with both strong theoretical grounding and hands-on practical training throughout their studies. University Description: The University of San Diego, an engage

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$2,510
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$3,000/ course, n=26
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$9,500/ course, n=313

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