Adjunct Instructor, School of Law

Department School of Law Posting Number F260093 Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/64102 Employer State Faculty Appointment Term Term Position Type UUP Faculty Bargaining Unit 08 - UUP Posting Detail Information Fiscal Year 2026-2027 Position Summary The University at Buffalo School of Law welcomes applications for part-time Adjunct Instructor positions at the graduate and undergraduate level. As the only law school in the State University of New York ( SUNY ) system, the School of Law has a long tradition of leadership and excellence in interdisciplinary studies, public service, and innovative scholarship, teaching, and clinical education. Our adjunct faculty roster includes several current and former judges and other leading members of the Western New York bar. We seek similarly accomplished judges and attorneys who have demonstrated expertise in the subjects they wish to teach and are committed to providing quality educational experiences to our students.

Essential duties include: Developing a syllabus and assessing student performance against learning outcomes; Providing students with appropriate materials and expertise in the assigned subjects; Contributing to and maintaining an inclusive and collaborative learning environment; Ensuring that students receive prompt and productive feedback concerning their work; and Attending adjunct faculty meetings in the fall and spring semesters. This is a pooled posting, and positions are filled on an as needed basis. About The University at Buffalo The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence.

Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo. University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

J.D. or equivalent degree. Two or more years of professional legal experience.

Preferred Qualifications

A demonstrated history of successful teaching at the graduate or undergraduate level. A record of engagement with the School of Law. One or more advanced degrees in addition to the J.D. A judicial clerkship, judicial staff attorney, or similar experience.

Supervisory experience in a legal practice setting. Prodig+ No Executive Position No Physical Demands Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary

Range Competitive Additional Salary Information Job Type Varies Campus North Campus Posting Alerts Special Instructions Summary Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, please describe any applicable teaching experience in higher education. Hiring is contingent on course availability, funding, and course enrollment. Additional Information Is a background check required for this posting?

No Background Check Notification Contact Information Contact's Name Tess Calvert Contact's Pronouns Contact's Title Assistant Director of Personnel and Finance Contact's Email [email protected] Contact's Phone 716-645-6624 Posting Dates Posted 08/31/2026 Deadline for Applicants Open Until Filled Date to be filled References Number of References Required 1 Reference Cutoff Date Instructions to Applicant Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo. Faculty Faculty Student Association (FSA) Research Foundation Employee State Classified State Professional UB Foundation TA/GA Student No Current Employment Affiliation * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity? AcademicKeys.com CareerExposure.com CareerWomen.com Chronicle of Higher Education DiversitySearch.com GoogleJobs.com HERCjobs.org HigherEdJobs.com IMDiversity.com Indeed.com LinkedIn.com MBACareers.com Conference Personal Referral UBJobs.buffalo.edu Other WNY Jobs * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment? Yes No * Please select your subject area of interest.

If you have additional subject areas of interest, please list them in the next question to follow. Alternative Dispute Resolution Business Associations/Corporations/Agency Civil Litigation and Procedure Commercial Law (UCC Courses) Commercial Litigation Corporate Finance and Securities Law Criminal Law and Procedure Education Law Employment and Labor Law Environmental Law Family Law Federal Courts/State Courts Health Law Human Rights Immigration Law Insurance Law International Law Professional Responsibility and Ethics Tax Trial Technique/Trial Advocacy Intellectual Property Law Patent Law Other (list subject area in question 2) * List additional subject areas of interest. (Open Ended Question) * Please indicate your semester availability Fall/Spring Fall only Spring only Documents Needed To Apply Required Documents Cover Letter Resume Optional Documents Human Resources Townsend Hall 205 Hayes Rd Buffalo, NY 14214 716-645-7777 [email protected] UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [email protected] or by phone 716-645-2266.

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