Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Legal Writing Instructor
Columbia, SC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$85K/yr - $92K/yr
2+ years expThe University of South Carolina Joseph F. Rice School of Law is seeking to hire a Legal Writing Instructor to teach Legal Research, Analysis & Writing to first year law students to begin August 2026. This role involves teaching courses to approximately 40 students each year and participating in faculty governance and service responsibilities.
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Responsibilities
Teach Legal Research, Analysis and Writing I & II to approximately 40 students each year
Work closely with a reference librarian who will team-teach the course
May alternatively teach, as needed, upper-level writing courses
Be assigned some faculty governance and service responsibilities
May have the opportunity to earn a summer stipend by taking on additional responsibilities, such as teaching an elective course in Maymester or the Summer semester
Qualification
Required
Applicants must have a J.D. degree
Applicants must also have at least two years of experience in law practice or a judicial clerkship
Preferred
The ideal candidate should also have a record of outstanding academic achievement in law school
Excellent analytical, research, writing, and interpersonal skills; and teaching or tutoring experience
Candidates should also demonstrate a commitment to teaching legal writing
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