Visiting Legal Writing Professor

Job Summary

The College of Law is seeking to fill a one-year Visiting Legal Writing position for the 2024-2025 academic year. The position will begin August 1, 2024 and continue through May 31, 2025. CSU is committed to academic excellence and diversity within the faculty, staff, and student body. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

The Visiting Legal Writing Professor will teach 2 legal writing courses in fall and 2 legal writing courses in spring.

Minimum Qualifications

• Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent degree from an ABA accredited law school; and

• At least two years of practical experience. The practical experience may include work in a law office, courthouse, or other experience of comparable nature demonstrating acumen regarding the law and effective legal communication.

Preferred Qualifications

• Practice and experience demonstrating legal writing and research expertise;

• A strong academic record;

• Teaching experience;

• Skill in using online teaching and learning platforms including for remote instruction;

• Potential for excellence in teaching legal writing;

• Strong interpersonal skills;

• A long-term commitment to teaching legal writing; and

• Ability to contribute through teaching and service to the diversity, cultural sensitivity, and excellence of the academic community.