Visiting Assistant Professor in Legal Communication and Analysis

Title: Visiting Assistant Professor in Legal Communication and Analysis

Location: Indianapolis United States

Job Description:

Title Visiting Assistant Professor in Legal Communication and Analysis Appointment Status Non-Tenure Track Department IU Indianapolis Robert H. McKinney School of Law Location Indianapolis Position Summary

Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law invites entry-level and experienced applicants for a visiting professorship in the school's nationally ranked Legal Communication and Analysis Program.

The visitor position is a full-time position. The visitor is expected to teach up to 40 first-year students in Legal Communication and Analysis, which is a fall and spring semester course. The course is a graded, two-credit course each semester. Responsibilities include creating course materials; teaching class sessions; meeting with students in one-on-one conferences; reviewing outlines and drafts; assessing papers; and providing detailed and constructive feedback to students.

The position would be a ten-month appointment for the 2026-27 academic year, with the possibility for reappointment for the 2027-28 academic year. The visitor will have the opportunity to attend legal writing conferences and to write legal scholarship. The visitor will not be required to serve on faculty committees. The compensation package includes an entry-level salary of $80,000, a professional development fund that may be used to attend and present at legal writing conferences, a research assistant fund, and university benefits. Summer teaching with additional compensation may also be possible.

Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record and strong writing skills. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience and experience as a judicial clerk or a practitioner.

The visitor position is ideal for one seeking entry into the legal academy. An entry-level visitor would have the opportunity to work with and learn from the IU McKinney faculty who teach Legal Communication and Analysis. Collectively, they have decades of experience as nationally recognized teachers and scholars.

The culture and academic environment of IU McKinney and IU Indianapolis are central to our mission. We are committed to excellence in teaching, research, and service. All faculty members adhere to Indiana University's Principles of Ethical Conduct and Academic Appointee Responsibilities and Conduct, and support the Code of Student Rights, Responsibilities, and Conduct, including fostering an environment where a broad range of ideas and perspectives can be explored. Active faculty engagement on campus plays a vital role in supporting our students, contributing to school initiatives, and sustaining our academic community. Requests for remote work must demonstrate benefit to the school, be approved by the dean each semester, and follow the school's documentation procedures.

As the state's premier urban research institution, IU Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community, and we seek candidates whose research, teaching, and community engagement efforts contribute to robust learning and working environments for all students, staff, and faculty.

To apply, please send a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, three references, a writing sample, and teaching evaluations (if available) through the IU application portal https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/32280. Please direct any questions to Professor Joel Schumm, jmschumm@iu.edu. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process must notify Professor Schumm a reasonable time in advance.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis, with an application cut-off date of March 30, 2026.

Basic Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate a strong academic record and strong writing skills. Ideal candidates will have teaching experience and experience as a judicial clerk or a practitioner.

Department Contact for Questions

Please direct any questions to Professor Joel Schumm, jmschumm@iu.edu. Individuals who require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process must notify Professor Schumm a reasonable time in advance.

Additional Qualifications Salary and Rank Special Instructions For Best Consideration Date 03/30/2026 Expected Start Date 08/01/2026 Posting Number IU-101496-2026