Remote Adjunct Assistant Professor Jobs
Remote adjunct assistant professor jobs are open across the U.S. at institutions and education-focused organizations hiring fully distributed teaching talent, from online universities to corporate learning and development teams. Employers hiring remotely right now include Unitek Learning, William & Mary, and KILGORE COLLEGE. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Job Requisition:
JR102195 Adjunct Professor, Online Masters of Legal Studies (Open)
Job Posting Title:
Adjunct Professor, Online Masters of Legal Studies
Department:
CC00223 WM001 | SLAW | Law Online & Executive Edu Program
Job Family:
Faculty - Adjunct
Worker Sub-Type:
Adjunct (non-benefited)
Job Requisition Primary Location:
School of Law
Primary Job Posting Location:
Posting Location - William & Mary
Job Description Summary:
Adjunct faculty serve a vital role within the Law School and are valued members of the community. Under the guidance of the Assistant Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, adjunct faculty design and teach courses, facilitate course activities, provide students with timely feedback, and grade assignments and exams. Adjunct faculty are provided with professional learning opportunities and are invited to attend on-campus events.
Job Description:
Job duties and functions assigned to this position:
- Prepare the syllabus and, with the support of Instructional Designers, update the relevant course modules as needed.
- Use the learning management system (Blackboard).
- Work within William & Mary-specific online policies and procedures.
- Review course content, activities, and assignments prior to the term’s start date.
- Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.
- Provide students with timely and specific feedback.
- Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner and no later than by the deadline set by the law school.
- Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
- Offer weekly office hours for individual or group consultation.
- Submit final grades according to William & Mary policy and the individual program calendars.
- Submit end-of-semester feedback and reflection form.
- Maintain frequent and open communication with William & Mary faculty and staff through email, telephone, and any other medium deemed appropriate.
Required Qualifications
Please make sure your cover letter and CV or resume clearly indicate how you meet the following required qualifications:
- Master’s degree, Juris Doctor or equivalent, or other graduate degree directly related to the discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Expertise and relevant professional and/or instructional experience in general law education, compliance law, finance law, environmental law, healthcare law, or technology law (including AI and privacy).
- Previous experience providing instruction to adult learners in an academic or corporate setting.
- Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Please make sure your cover letter and CV or resume clearly indicate whether you meet any of the preferred qualifications:
- Other doctoral degree directly related to the discipline.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
- Previous teaching experience at the graduate level.
- Computer proficiency and experience using Blackboard or other online learning platforms.
Conditions of Employment
- This is a part-time position paid semi-monthly over the term of the course. This position is not benefit-eligible.
- This position is restricted to a specified term.
Additional Job Description
A CV and cover letter are required.
Job Profile:
JP0738 - Adjunct Professor NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99
Qualifications
Compensation Grade:
S99
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-11-02
Position Restrictions:
Restricted Term
EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Applicant Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to William & Mary's use, review, and retention of your application materials for recruitment and employment purposes. Materials may be shared with authorized individuals participating in the hiring process and will be managed in accordance with applicable laws and university policies.
Probationary Period Notice: Individuals selected for full-time staff positions will be required to complete a twelve (12) month probationary period in accordance with university policy.
Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
Job Requisition:
JR102195 Adjunct Professor, Online Masters of Legal Studies (Open)
Job Posting Title:
Adjunct Professor, Online Masters of Legal Studies
Department:
CC00223 WM001 | SLAW | Law Online & Executive Edu Program
Job Family:
Faculty - Adjunct
Worker Sub-Type:
Adjunct (non-benefited)
Job Requisition Primary Location:
School of Law
Primary Job Posting Location:
Posting Location - William & Mary
Job Description Summary:
Adjunct faculty serve a vital role within the Law School and are valued members of the community. Under the guidance of the Assistant Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, adjunct faculty design and teach courses, facilitate course activities, provide students with timely feedback, and grade assignments and exams. Adjunct faculty are provided with professional learning opportunities and are invited to attend on-campus events.
Job Description:
Job duties and functions assigned to this position:
- Prepare the syllabus and, with the support of Instructional Designers, update the relevant course modules as needed.
- Use the learning management system (Blackboard).
- Work within William & Mary-specific online policies and procedures.
- Review course content, activities, and assignments prior to the term’s start date.
- Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.
- Provide students with timely and specific feedback.
- Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner and no later than by the deadline set by the law school.
- Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
- Offer weekly office hours for individual or group consultation.
- Submit final grades according to William & Mary policy and the individual program calendars.
- Submit end-of-semester feedback and reflection form.
- Maintain frequent and open communication with William & Mary faculty and staff through email, telephone, and any other medium deemed appropriate.
Required Qualifications
Please make sure your cover letter and CV or resume clearly indicate how you meet the following required qualifications:
- Master’s degree, Juris Doctor or equivalent, or other graduate degree directly related to the discipline from an accredited college or university.
- Expertise and relevant professional and/or instructional experience in general law education, compliance law, finance law, environmental law, healthcare law, or technology law (including AI and privacy).
- Previous experience providing instruction to adult learners in an academic or corporate setting.
- Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills.
Preferred Qualifications
Please make sure your cover letter and CV or resume clearly indicate whether you meet any of the preferred qualifications:
- Other doctoral degree directly related to the discipline.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
- Previous teaching experience at the graduate level.
- Computer proficiency and experience using Blackboard or other online learning platforms.
Conditions of Employment
- This is a part-time position paid semi-monthly over the term of the course. This position is not benefit-eligible.
- This position is restricted to a specified term.
Additional Job Description
A CV and cover letter are required.
Job Profile:
JP0738 - Adjunct Professor NTE - Exempt - Salary - S99
Qualifications
Compensation Grade:
S99
Recruiting Start Date:
2026-11-02
Position Restrictions:
Restricted Term
EEO is the Law. Applicants can learn more about William & Mary’s status as an equal opportunity employer by viewing the "Know Your Rights" poster published by the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Background Check: William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Applicant Notice: By applying for this position, you consent to William & Mary's use, review, and retention of your application materials for recruitment and employment purposes. Materials may be shared with authorized individuals participating in the hiring process and will be managed in accordance with applicable laws and university policies.
Probationary Period Notice: Individuals selected for full-time staff positions will be required to complete a twelve (12) month probationary period in accordance with university policy.
Remote Work Disclaimer: Remote work eligibility is not guaranteed and is subject to approval. Employee eligibility depends on the likelihood of the employee succeeding in a remote work arrangement and the supervisor’s ability to manage remote workers. Departments and/or Human Resources may amend, alter, change, delete, or modify eligibility.
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Who's Hiring
Top Industries Hiring
- Education
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in remote adjunct assistant professor jobs.
- Master's degree or terminal degree in the relevant academic discipline
- Prior college-level teaching experience in the subject area
- Ability to develop and deliver course content aligned with department curriculum
- Familiarity with learning management systems such as Canvas or Blackboard
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for student instruction and feedback
- Availability to hold office hours and respond to student inquiries outside class time
Tips for Your Remote Adjunct Assistant Professor Job Search
Apply early to remote roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists remote adjunct assistant professor openings from across the U.S. in one place, so you can find roles that match your subject area and apply directly without sorting through unrelated postings.
Show your online classroom management experience
Remote hiring committees want proof you can run an asynchronous course without hand-holding. Include learning management systems you've used, how you structured discussion boards, and how you delivered feedback entirely in writing.
Build a sample course portfolio before you apply
A one-module sample, a full syllabus, or a set of annotated assignment rubrics lets remote employers evaluate your instructional design before an interview. It signals you can build a course independently, which is exactly what remote adjunct work demands.
Prepare for async-first remote interviews
Many fully online institutions conduct initial screening through recorded video questions or written responses rather than live calls. Practice giving clear, structured answers in writing and treat every email exchange in the hiring process as part of the evaluation.
Remote Adjunct Assistant Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a remote adjunct assistant professor job?
Remote adjunct assistant professor roles go to candidates who can demonstrate self-directed teaching, strong asynchronous written communication, and experience managing an online classroom without in-person oversight. Employers screen for familiarity with learning management systems, the ability to give clear written feedback, and a history of meeting course deadlines independently. A portfolio of course materials, syllabi, or student outcomes gives you a concrete edge over candidates who list credentials alone.
Which companies hire remote adjunct assistant professors?
Remote adjunct assistant professor roles are posted by Unitek Learning, William & Mary, and KILGORE COLLEGE and others right now, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These include fully online universities, corporate learning and development teams, and professional training organizations that run distributed instruction across the U.S.
Can you get a remote adjunct assistant professor job with no experience?
Yes, but remote entry-level adjunct roles are harder to land because you're expected to manage an online course independently from day one. Online-only institutions and corporate training teams are the most open to first-time adjuncts, especially in high-demand subject areas. Showing a completed course design, a sample syllabus, or relevant subject-matter expertise can substitute for formal teaching history and open the door to your first remote appointment.
Do you need a degree for remote adjunct assistant professor jobs?
Usually, yes. Most remote adjunct assistant professor postings require at least a master's degree in the subject area being taught, and some institutions require a doctorate. Remote employers do weigh practical subject-matter credentials, professional certifications, and demonstrated results alongside formal degrees, particularly in applied fields like business, technology, and healthcare administration where industry experience carries real weight.
Which industries hire the most remote adjunct assistant professors?
Remote adjunct assistant professor roles concentrate in Education, based on current remote listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Those sectors rely on distributed instruction teams to deliver courses to students and employees across multiple time zones without a central campus.
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