Visiting Professor - Legal Writing (Spring 2027)
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Visiting Professor - Legal Writing (Spring 2027)
Requisition Number:
73904
Location:
Boulder, Colorado
City
Boulder
State
Colorado
Employment Type:
Faculty
Schedule:
Part-Time
Date Posted:
04-Aug-2026
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Job Summary
Job Summary
Colorado Law seeks a Visiting Professor for the Spring 2027 semester to teach LAWS 5223: Legal Writing II. This is a temporary appointment that will conclude at the end of the Spring 2027 semester.
Please note: the Law School is also conducting a search for a permanent Legal Writing faculty member. Applicants interested in the permanent position should apply only to the permanent position listing and indicate in their cover letter that they would be available to begin in Spring 2027 if selected. The permanent position listing is available here: https://cu.law/LW-jobs
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Who We Are
Who We Are
At the Colorado Law School, we are an engaged, diverse, and welcoming community of students, faculty, staff, and alumni who help one another succeed. Our selective admissions process keeps our student body small, enabling our faculty, staff, alumni, and community to invest deeply in each student's success. Because we take our responsibility to educate and train future lawyers very seriously, our curriculum, research centers, and experiential learning opportunities are crafted to prepare students for success in today's changing legal environment.
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be
Legal writing faculty members prepare lectures and discussions for classes each week, design writing projects, grade and critique several writing assignments each semester, and meet with students individually several times during the semester.
This position is expected to teach Legal Writing II, which is the second semester of the required first-year legal writing course. The first semester focuses on predictive writing, while this second semester focuses on persuasive writing.
What You Should Know
What You Should Know
This appointment is a full semester in residence and requires the Visiting Professor to be present on campus for the entire semester. Visiting Professors typically have past experience teaching as a full-time professor in an ABA accredited law school.
This is a temporary appointment that will not last beyond the end of the spring semester of 2027. If you are interested in applying for a permanent position, please submit your application only to the permanent posting, available here: https://cu.law/LW-jobs, indicating your Spring 2027 availability in your cover letter.
What We Can Offer
What We Can Offer
The pay range for this position is $35,000-40,000 per semester, depending on the qualifications of the professor.
Benefits
Benefits
At the University of Colorado Boulder, we are committed to supporting the holistic health and well-being of our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and retirement plans; generous paid time off; tuition assistance for you and your dependents; and an ECO Pass for local transit. As one of Boulder County's largest employers, CU Boulder offers an inspiring academic community and access to world-class outdoor recreation. Explore additional perks and programs through the CU Advantage program.
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What We Require
What We Require
Special Instructions
Special Instructions
To apply, please submit the following documents as separate files:
For full consideration, please submit your application by September 1, 2026. If you have any questions, please contact Victoria Johnson at Victoria.A.Johnson@colorado.edu
Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.
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Posting Contact Information
Posting Contact Name: Boulder Campus Human Resources
Posting Contact Email: Recruiting@colorado.edu
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