Adjunct Law professor jobs

Frequently asked questions

What qualifications do I need to teach adjunct law?

Most adjunct law positions require a JD from an ABA-accredited law school (LLM preferred for graduate-level teaching). Community colleges and online universities have more flexibility on credentials; four-year universities and graduate programs are stricter.

How much do adjunct law professors earn per course?

Adjunct law pay typically falls in the $2,000–$7,000 per 3-credit course range. Community colleges and online-first universities (SNHU, UMGC, Liberty) sit at the lower end ($2,000–$3,500). Four-year university extension programs and graduate-level law courses pay $3,500–$7,000+.

What law courses do adjuncts typically teach?

The most common adjunct law teaching assignments are introductory and gen-ed courses with high enrollment: Business Law, Constitutional Law, Contract Law, Criminal Law, and similar undergraduate sections.

Can I teach adjunct law online or remote?

Yes — every major online university (SNHU, UMGC, Western Governors, Liberty, Grand Canyon, Walden) hires online law adjuncts, and most community colleges and four-year universities now offer asynchronous online sections in law. Filter the listings above by modality "Online" to see only remote-eligible roles.

How competitive are adjunct law positions?

Competition varies by institution tier. Brand-name universities and tenure-track-adjacent roles are very competitive; online-first universities, community colleges, and continuing education programs maintain large rolling adjunct pools and hire continuously.