Lecturer - Legal Studies

Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation. Hamline University provides a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. Our faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service.

Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer. Hamline University does not discriminate on the basis of race; color; religion; creed; sex; national origin; marital status; familial status; status with regard to public assistance; membership or activity in a local human rights commission; disability; age; protected veteran status; or any other status protected by applicable law in its education or employment programs or activities. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

The Division of Social Sciences at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, invites applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-eligible faculty position as a Lecturer in Legal Studies. Candidates should have a JD, at least three years of experience practicing law, and prior experience teaching undergraduate, graduate, or law students. All legal specialties and practice areas will be considered, although preferred consideration may be given to individuals with experience in housing law, family law, or experience with and understanding of legal technology tools and the legal industry’s experience with Artificial Intelligence tools.

The successful candidate will teach 7 courses per academic year within the undergraduate and graduate Legal Studies programs, including the Graduate Paralegal Certificate and the Master in the Study of Law. Courses are in person, hybrid, and online in synchronous and asynchronous modalities. The anticipated start date is January 2027.

Required Qualifications:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
• At least 3 years of experience practicing law (in any jurisdiction)
• Experience working as a paralegal or supervising paralegals in a team environment
• Teaching experience in a paralegal, legal studies, or law school setting
• Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g. Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience teaching in a variety of modalities and/or developing online courses in Canvas
• Interest in emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence
• Background, expertise, or interest in family or housing law or pro bono legal services

Hamline University is located in the heart of the culturally vibrant Minneapolis-Saint Paul area.  Legal Studies at Hamline combines a broad interdisciplinary focus with a depth of pre-professional skills needed to work in a variety of law-related fields. Undergraduates enjoy access to multiple opportunities and pathways, including a Law and Society major and a Law School Early Admission program. Graduate programs include a Paralegal Certificate and a Master in the Study of Law. The University serves approximately 1,800 undergraduate students and 800 graduate students. The University’s mission is to create a diverse and collaborative community of learners dedicated to the development of students’ knowledge, values, and skills for successful lives of leadership, scholarship, and service. Hamline University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator, and is especially interested in faculty candidates whose work and scholarship will enrich diversity and equality on campus.

Candidates will be asked to provide three references during the application process for Hamline to contact for letters of recommendation.

All questions marked ‘Required’ need to be answered in order to submit the application. It is important that your application show all of the relevant education and experience you possess. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. If rejected, you must reapply for the position in order to be considered. A resume or curriculum vitae, a cover letter outlining your qualifications for and interest in the position, contact information for 3 current, professional references, as well as copies of transcripts (if required) must be uploaded with each application.