[Hiring] Adjunct Professor - Legal Research Foundations @Louisiana State University

Role Description

The LSU Law Center seeks to hire an adjunct faculty member for the Legal Research Foundations class for the 2026-2027 Academic Year.

This course focuses on core legal research competencies. The successful candidate will be responsible for introducing law students to foundational skills, including:

• Use of secondary sources
• Statutory research
• Case law research
• Regulatory research
• Use of AI tools as they relate to legal information and the practice of law

In addition to formative assessment throughout the school year, the class will have a formal summative assessment at the end of each semester. The adjunct will lead one section with approximately 20 students. This one-credit course will meet once, every-other week for the 2026-2027 academic year and follow a set syllabus.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor from an ABA approved law school

Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA approved law school
• Three or more years of practice or teaching experience (preferred)

Benefits

• Health, life, dental, and vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Retirement options
• Various leave options
• Paid holidays
• Wellness benefits
• Tuition exemption for qualified positions
• Training and development opportunities
• Employee discounts
• And more!