Fordham Law School invites applications for an adjunct instructor position to teach Law courses in National Security Law and related issues The Law School is particularly interested in courses that combine both theory and current legal practice.
Course topics could include
· the balance between security and civil liberties
· the powers of different branches of government
· specific areas such as domestic and foreign intelligence surveillance
· the use of force
· the law of war
· counterterrorism
· an analysis of the legal challenges of balancing national security secrecy with the public's right to information
Responsibilities:
·Teach an engaging course at the Law School exploring legal issues in National Security, including in-depth analysis of case law, statutes, regulations, and practice-oriented documents
·Develop a thirteen-week syllabus that covers essential topics within a National Security domain. Foster an inclusive and collaborative learning environment conducive to critical thinking, discussion, and debate.
·Shape a set of learning objectives that students will master by the end of the course.
·Evaluate and grade student course performance in alignment with the appropriate grading curves, providing constructive feedback to foster students’ understanding of core concepts.
· Juris Doctor degree with a specialization in National Security Law subject area.
· 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.
We value diversity and strongly encourage individuals from a range of backgrounds to apply.
Fordham Law School is a national leader in the field, with approximately 1,600 students in our J.D., LL.M. and M.S.L. programs. Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York and serves students of all faiths, including those with no faith.
Interested candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a brief statement outlining their approach to teaching and the topic and goals of their proposed course(s).
Application Process:
This institution is using Interfolio's Faculty Search to conduct this search. Applicants to this position receive a free Dossier account and can send all application materials, including confidential letters of recommendation, free of charge.
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
