Adjunct Professor - Legal Research Foundations

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Job Posting Title:

Adjunct Professor - Legal Research Foundations

Position Type:

Other Academic

Department:

LSUAM Law - Department of Student and Academic Affairs (Andrea Beauchamp Carroll (00007216))

Work Location:

0400 Hebert Law Center

Pay Grade:

Job Description:

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

Course Description:

This course focuses on core legal research competencies. The successful candidate will be responsible for introducing law students to foundational skills, including the use of secondary sources, statutory research, case law research, regulatory research, and the 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.

Minimum Qualifications

-Juris Doctor from an ABA approved law school

Preferred Qualifications

-Juris Doctor from an ABA approved law school

-Three or more years of practice or teaching experience.

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application, salary ranges, or other details pertaining to the position please contact Andi Carroll at [email protected]

Posting Date:

May 28, 2026

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

November 23, 2026

Additional Position Information:

Background Check - An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits - LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including 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!

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Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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