Bankruptcy-General Attorney in University Park, PA

Academic

University Park, PA

Bankruptcy-General Attorney in University Park, PA

Attorney

No

Job Title:
Part Time - Adjunct Instructors - Fall 2025

Job Responsibilities:
The primary responsibility of the part-time adjunct instructors at **Members Only** is to deliver high-quality educational experiences to law students in specified subject areas. For the Fall 2025 semester, the focus is on the area of Bankruptcy Law. Instructors are expected to:

- Provide instruction in their area of expertise, utilizing a variety of teaching methodologies to engage students.
- Develop and implement experiential learning courses that may include simulations, writing exercises, and research projects.
- Contribute to the curriculum by bringing practical, real-world legal experiences into the classroom.
- Participate in the academic community by potentially developing new course ideas or enhancing existing curriculum offerings.
- Fulfill all duties associated with teaching, including grading, providing feedback, and maintaining office hours for student consultations.

Education and Experience Information:
Applicants for the adjunct instructor positions should possess the following qualifications:

- A distinguished record of law practice in the subject matter they wish to teach or substantial experience in teaching the course subjects.
- A Juris Doctor (.) degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.
- Superior academic credentials.
- Scholarly or professional publications relevant to the field of law.
- Active participation and leadership roles in bar associations or other professional organizations related to the subject matter.
- While candidates who can teach in person at either the Carlisle or University Park locations are preferred, flexible work arrangements, such as remote or hybrid teaching opportunities, may be considered.

Salary Information:
The job description does not specify salary information for the adjunct instructor positions.

Additional Information:
Candidates interested in contributing to attorney or judge-taught experiential learning courses are encouraged to reach out to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs with course ideas.

The application process requires submission of a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae or resume through the Penn State Careers Site. The review of applicants will begin immediately and continue until all positions are filled.

The Pennsylvania State University is committed to promoting diversity, equity, inclusion, and sustainability within its community. It adheres to a strict equal opportunity employment policy, providing opportunities to all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

Applicants should be aware that employment will require successful completion of background checks in accordance with university policies.

The university also complies with federal and state labor laws and provides resources such as the Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report, which includes important information about campus security policies and crime statistics.