Adjunct Instr. - Environ Law & Sustain Cert Prog.

The University of South Carolina is hiring adjunct instructors for the Environmental Law and Sustainability certificate program for the Fall 2025 semester. Candidates should possess a J.D. or a relevant terminal degree and have at least two years of teaching or practice experience. The position is part-time, with a salary range of $7,500-$10,000, and the work schedule will depend on class timings.
Posting Summary

Logo Posting Number TMP01035PO25 Job Code Title Instructor Advertised Title Adjunct Instr. - Environ Law & Sustain Cert Prog. Campus Columbia College/Division School of Law Department LAW LS Environmental Law Salary $7,500-$10,000 Location of Vacancy Part/Full Time Part Time Hours per Week 20 Work Schedule The work schedule will vary depending on the class schedule.
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Position Description

Advertised Job Summary The University of South Carolina School of Law is seeking adjunct professors to teach courses in the Environmental Law and Sustainability certificate program during the Fall 2025 semester. Applicants should have strong academic credentials in the fields of environmental law, sustainability, climate change, or environmental justice. Successful candidates should demonstrate a high probability of success as a practitioner or teacher and be willing to contribute to the law school's academic community.
Qualifications Applicants must have a J.D. or terminal degree in a related field (e.g., environmental engineering,
environmental studies or sciences) and at least two years of teaching or practice experience.

Job Duties

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies 10 Desired Start Date 08/01/2025 Proposed End Date 01/01/2026 Job Open Date 05/22/2025 Job Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicant This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors. Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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