Fordham Law School invites applications for an adjunct instructor position to teach a course in International Commercial Arbitration Law and the CISG. The Law School is particularly interested in courses that combine both theory and current legal practice.
Responsibilities:
Teach an engaging course at the Law School exploring legal issues in International Commercial Arbitration and the CISG,(the UN Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods), including developing arbitration skills for International Arbitration competitions. Develop practice-oriented arbitration documents and teach topics including:
Arbitration as a product of consent and a private method of dispute resolution
Dispute resolution process and impact of the Agreement to Arbitrate
Arbitration vs Litigation
NY Convention / UNCITRAL Model Law
The Civil Law approach vs. the Common Law (US) approach
The doctrine of separability
Fundamentals of International Commercial Arbitration and the CISG
The Arbitration Clause and Kompetenz-Kompetenz
Impact of the arbitration rules selected in the Agreement to Arbitrate
Impact of the Lex Arbitri
The course prepares students for competing in the International Vis arbitration competition in Hong Kong and Vienna. In addition to covering the basics of international arbitration, the course covers the CISG.
Develop a thirteen-week syllabus that covers essential topics within International Arbitration and the CISG, fostering a mastery as an advocate in arbitration.
Foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment conducive to critical thinking, discussion, and debate.
Shape a set of learning objectives and skills that students will master by the end of the course.
Evaluate and grade student course performance and provide constructive feedback to foster students’ understanding of core concepts.
Juris Doctor degree
Experience in Arbitration Law and International Sales.
Prior teaching experience (preferred).
The salary range for this job is $2,000-$15,000 per semester, dependent on the number of credits offered, experience, and practice area.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a brief statement outlining their approach to teaching.
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds.
Fordham University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Effective October 24, 2025, the University will not approve or move forward with any new faculty hires that require the filing of an H-1B petition who are foreign nationals residing outside the U.S. For all other aspects, we will continue to follow Fordham’s policy on Appointment of Nonimmigrant Faculty
