Position Title:

　　Adjunct Law Professor - Professional Responsibility (Fall 2024)

　　Campus:

　　University of Maine School of Law

　　Department:

　　Law School - PLAW

　　Bargaining Unit:

　　Law Faculty

　　Salary Band/Wage Band:

　　na

　　Work Schedule:

　　varies

　　Location:

　　Portland ME

　　Statement of the Job:

　　Adjunct Professor - Professional Responsibility (Fall 2024)

　　The University of Maine School of Law is seeking an adjunct professor to teach a course that examines the major provisions of the Model Rules of Professional Conduct, common law, and statutory law that regulates lawyers’ conduct. The class will also consider the policy underpinnings for the rules, the role of a lawyer today, and ethics issues likely to be encountered by students during their careers as lawyers. The problem-based approach this course uses is designed to encourage thoughtful discussion of ethical issues in law practice.

　　This class is a 3-credit course that will meet 3 hours each week from September 3, 2024 – December 6, 2024.

　　Part time faculty members are paid on a credit hour basis based on prior college teaching experience. In addition, Maine Law employees have access to the library, Cigna Employee Assistance Plan, and fitness center(s) with their Maine Law ID.

　　About the University:

　　The University of Maine School of Law is the state’s public and only law school, a vital resource serving our local, regional, national, and global community.

　　Maine Law is an institutional public servant committed to providing an accessible and affordable student-focused program of legal education and achieving the highest standards of ethical behavior.

　　Our rigorous doctrinal and experiential curriculum, influential scholarship, and signature programming prepare students to practice law, promote respect for the rule of law, and advance justice for all members of society.

　　Qualifications:

　　Required:

　　Applicants must have a JD degree, a strong academic record, at least three (3) years of legal experience, and excellent writing skills.

　　Other Information:

　　Materials must be submitted via "Apply For Position" below. You will need to create an applicant profile and complete an application which includes contact information for three references and upload:

　　1) a cover letter which describes your experience, interests, and suitability for the position 2) a resume/curriculum vitae

　　Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

　　The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening.

　　In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-581-1226. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).

　　Length:

　　Other

　　Required Documents:

　　Resume/CV