Adjunct Instructor - Legal Studies

Location: Stephenville, Fort Worth, RELLIS-Bryan, and Waco, Texas, or online. Instruction may be delivered in person, through approved instructional modalities, or online according to student demand.

Company

hirify.global is a doctoral national comprehensive university within the Texas A&M University System, serving students across multiple campuses and online.

What you will do

• Plan, prepare, and deliver lectures, seminars, and laboratory offerings in legal studies to undergraduate and graduate students.
• Develop course syllabi, select instructional materials, and create exams, quizzes, papers, and other assessments.
• Assess student performance, provide timely feedback, and evaluate learning outcomes.
• Use active learning, discussion, collaboration, technology, and innovative teaching methods to support student engagement.
• Hold office hours, mentor students, and provide academic guidance and support.
• Follow university policies, academic integrity standards, accreditation requirements, and Campus Security Authority responsibilities.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Legal Studies, Juris Doctorate, or a closely related field from an accredited university.
• At least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
• Knowledge of legal studies sufficient for undergraduate and graduate-level instruction.
• Professional, collegial, and collaborative interaction with students, staff, and faculty.
• Application materials must include an online application, cover letter, CV or resume, three current professional references, and unofficial transcripts.

Nice to have

• Doctorate or terminal degree in law or a closely related field with at least 18 graduate credit hours in the teaching discipline.
• Previous collegiate online teaching experience.

Culture & Benefits

• Temporary, part-time appointments are assigned per semester on an as-needed basis for the 2025–2026 academic year.
• Teaching assignments may include up to six semester credit hours.
• The university provides an academic community focused on teaching, research, service, collaboration, and inclusive growth.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and a criminal history investigation.
• The university does not pay the $100,000 fee associated with certain new H-1B petitions, and future H-1B sponsorship may be affected by the Texas filing moratorium.

Hiring process

• Applications are reviewed immediately and continue to be accepted until the position is filled.
• Applicants must submit all required information and documents before selecting Submit; submitted applications cannot be changed.
• Official transcripts must be sent directly by each degree-granting institution before an appointment letter is issued.