University at Buffalo
Lecturer Position

Adjunct Instructor, School of Law

Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Part time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026

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Adjunct Instructor, School of Law

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Posting Details

Position Information
Position Title 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 (*).

  1. * 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
  2. * 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
  3. * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
    • Yes
    • No
  4. * 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)
  5. * List additional subject areas of interest.

    (Open Ended Question)

  6. * Please indicate your semester availability
    • Fall/Spring
    • Fall only
    • Spring only

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents
  1. Cover Letter
  2. Resume
Optional Documents

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