[Hiring] Assistant or Associate Professor Legal Studies @UMass Global

Role Description

UMass Global invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor in the School of Arts and Sciences, supporting the Legal Studies portfolio. In keeping with the University’s mission to provide an accessible, inclusive, and transformative education grounded in excellence and flexibility, faculty are hired for their recognized expertise in their field of discipline and are expected to work as self-directed professionals who advance student success and the University’s strategic goals.

Faculty will serve on a 12-month contract, with rank determined by prior academic and professional experience and the needs of the University. The position operates within a culture of academic freedom, intellectual inquiry, and respect for diverse perspectives, and faculty are expected to model the University’s core values of innovation, service, integrity, collaboration, respect, and inclusion.

All faculty fulfill the University’s Core Responsibilities and Expectations and adhere to the Faculty Constitution & Bylaws and Faculty Manual. Workloads also include one or more of the following areas:

• Curriculum and teaching, which may include teaching paced and/or self-paced courses, course management, and the design, development, and continuous improvement of curriculum.
• Mentoring, which involves guiding and supporting the growth of students, staff, and fellow faculty.
• Service, which may include participation in faculty governance, program maintenance and development, accreditation and assessment activities, and other work that strengthens the University and its communities.

Program-specific duties may include:

• Teaching across the core legal studies curriculum, such as legal research and writing, civil litigation, contracts, torts, legal ethics, and business law.
• Teaching or mentoring students in the Legal Studies Capstone.
• Supporting program review, the legal studies advisory board, and outreach to the legal community.

The successful candidate will collaborate effectively across programs and schools, show openness to new ideas and respect for differing views, and uphold the highest standards of professional ethics in relationships with students and colleagues.

Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school, or an earned doctorate in a related discipline from an institutionally accredited institution.
• Active license to practice law, in good standing, in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Recent legal practice experience.
• Minimum of 3 years experience teaching in an online higher education institution.
• Demonstrated expertise in developing and delivering current, market-relevant, and engaging curriculum, assessments, and learning activities in an online-first LMS.
• Involvement in related professional and academic associations.

Requirements

• Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills.
• Experience working in a remote environment.
• Evidence of scholarly, professional, or community engagement activities.
• Demonstrated ability to manage, support, and train adjuncts in an online environment.
• Commitment to student-centered teaching and supporting a diverse adult learner population.
• Experience applying data-informed approaches to enhance student success and retention.
• Ability to engage collegially and collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and professionals across disciplines.
• Committed to cultivating a workplace culture grounded in respect, openness, and constructive dialogue.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage with spending account options.
• Remote options, flexible schedules, generous time off, including paid holidays and a paid winter break.
• Life, disability, accident, legal, identity protection, and student debt support.
• 403(b) plan with a Roth option. 3% non-elective contribution and up to 6% match for a 9% total employer contribution!
• Tuition discounts for employees and family and Tuition Exchange program with other universities. PSLF eligible employer.
• Counseling services, Free Calm Health subscription, and year-round wellness programs.

Company Description

University of Massachusetts Global is a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, created to help working adults change their lives through flexible, high-quality education built for real life. Regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the Best Online Programs for 13 consecutive years (2013–2025), the university has a long track record of online innovation.

Students across 49 states and internationally can upskill, reskill, and move forward without putting life on hold through technology-enabled, real-world learning. With 55+ fully online, career-focused programs designed around the realities of work, family, and constant change, we remain ever-focused on developing future-ready learners who can thrive in a rapidly shifting world.