<p>Title: Adjunct Instructor, Law, Politics, & Society</p> <p>Position Number: 200037</p> <p>Unit/Department: Law, Politics, and Society</p> <p>FTE: Part-time</p> <p>Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications of the selected candidate</p> <p>Department Summary:</p> <p>The Program in Law, Politics, and Society (LPS) at Drake University is a unique interdisciplinary undergraduate legal studies program. Faculty come from various disciplines but share a commitment to undergraduate teaching and scholarship in the field of Law and Society. Students enjoy small, discussion-based classes on topics ranging from constitutional law to crime and film. Many students go on to law school, but LPS graduates can also be found in government, politics, advocacy, nonprofits, and more.</p> <p>LPS is housed in the College of Arts & Sciences, the largest academic unit at Drake University. Students choose from a variety of majors, including several unique interdisciplinary programs. The student experience includes opportunities for community engagement, campus involvement, study abroad, and internships taken for course credit. Advanced students pursue their own research interests through independent study and senior capstone courses.</p> <p>Learn more about the Law, Politics, and Society program at https://www.drake.edu/lps/</p> <p>Job Summary:</p> <p>The Department of Law, Politics, and Society seeks one or two adjunct instructors with the ability to teach a relevant topical elective course in the Fall of 2026, and perhaps other courses in subsequent semesters.</p> <p>Successful candidates should have a PhD, JD, Masters or equivalent advanced degree.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications:</p> <p>Master's Degree, JD or equivalent</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications:</p> <p>Experience teaching undergraduate students</p> <p>Special Instructions to Applicants:</p> <p>Please complete the online application and attach (1) a cover letter including prior teaching experience, (2) CV/Resume, and (3) the contact details for three references.</p> <p>Please do not attach additional documents at this time. Supplemental documents may be requested or required of semi-finalists and finalists.</p> <p>If you have any questions about this job positing or the application process, please email william.garriott@drake.edu .</p> <p>Review of Applications Begins:</p> <p>A review of applications will begin immediately. This position will remain open until filled.</p>