Part Time - Penn State Dickinson Law - Adjunct Instructors
The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA, United States
Application Instructions
CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see the Notice to Out of State Applicants.
Job Description and Position Requirements
Penn State Dickinson Law
in Carlisle and University Park, PA invites exceptional candidates to apply for short-term, part-time adjunct faculty appointments for the
Spring 2026 Semester , in the areas of:
Bankruptcy Law
Client Counseling (criminal and/or civil client focuses welcome)
Construction Law
Corporate Finance
Electronic Evidence
Elder Law
Environmental Law
Externship Sections
Federal Courts
Gender & Sexuality Law
General Counsel & In-House Legal Department Experience
Health Law & Policy
Intellectual Property Licensing
Labor Law
Land Use Law
Law of Armed Conflict
Law Practice Management
Legal Research
LL.M. Legal Writing & Research
Moot Court and Mock Trial Team Coaches
Negotiation/Mediation
Nonprofit Organizations
Payment Systems
Race, Racism & the Law
Spanish for Lawyers
Water Law
Other areas as needs arise
In addition, Dickinson Law is always interested in increasing attorney or judge taught experiential learning courses. Email the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs,
not to be included in the final
email address: jad6742@psu.edu should you have a course idea that focuses on applied lawyering skills through simulations, writing, and/or research.
Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants should have:
A distinguished record of law practice in the subject matter or experience teaching the course subjects.
Scholarly or professional publications to the relevant field of law.
Participation and leadership in bar association or other professional organizations related to the subject matter.
A J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Superior academic credentials.
While adjunct faculty able to teach live in Carlisle or University Park are preferred, flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work opportunities, may be considered. To apply, submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae or resume through the Penn State Careers Site. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until all vacancies are filled. To learn more about Dickinson Law visit our website.
Background Checks / Clearances
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.
Campus Security Crime Statistics
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO Is The Law
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please login to Workday to complete the internal application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please login to Workday to complete the student application process. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click "Apply" and complete the application process for external applicants.
Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see the Notice to Out of State Applicants.
Job Description and Position Requirements
Penn State Dickinson Law
in Carlisle and University Park, PA invites exceptional candidates to apply for short-term, part-time adjunct faculty appointments for the
Spring 2026 Semester , in the areas of:
Bankruptcy Law
Client Counseling (criminal and/or civil client focuses welcome)
Construction Law
Corporate Finance
Electronic Evidence
Elder Law
Environmental Law
Externship Sections
Federal Courts
Gender & Sexuality Law
General Counsel & In-House Legal Department Experience
Health Law & Policy
Intellectual Property Licensing
Labor Law
Land Use Law
Law of Armed Conflict
Law Practice Management
Legal Research
LL.M. Legal Writing & Research
Moot Court and Mock Trial Team Coaches
Negotiation/Mediation
Nonprofit Organizations
Payment Systems
Race, Racism & the Law
Spanish for Lawyers
Water Law
Other areas as needs arise
In addition, Dickinson Law is always interested in increasing attorney or judge taught experiential learning courses. Email the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs,
not to be included in the final
email address: jad6742@psu.edu should you have a course idea that focuses on applied lawyering skills through simulations, writing, and/or research.
Requirements and Qualifications
Applicants should have:
A distinguished record of law practice in the subject matter or experience teaching the course subjects.
Scholarly or professional publications to the relevant field of law.
Participation and leadership in bar association or other professional organizations related to the subject matter.
A J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Superior academic credentials.
While adjunct faculty able to teach live in Carlisle or University Park are preferred, flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid work opportunities, may be considered. To apply, submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae or resume through the Penn State Careers Site. Review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until all vacancies are filled. To learn more about Dickinson Law visit our website.
Background Checks / Clearances
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with University policies.
Campus Security Crime Statistics
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO Is The Law
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.
The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
#J-18808-Ljbffr