Job Title: Adjunct - Political Science with Pre-Law Component Classification: Faculty Division: Academic Affairs Department: Political Science Department Reports: Chair FLSA Status: Salaried, Exempt Location: Lincoln University Main Campus
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: · We are seeking a candidate who can teach a variety of Pre-Law classes in person, such as POL 3010 – Race and American Law, POL 4000- Legal Problem Solving and Skills Development, and POL 4001- Supreme Court and Constitutional Law. The ability to also teach American National Government is preferred. · Teach in-person undergraduate courses in specific content areas as assigned by the department chairperson. · Prepares syllabi that meet department and university standards. · Prepares meaningful classroom experiences, which include a variety of pedagogical strategies, including lectures, discussion, tests and exams. · Compiles, administers, and grades examinations. · Participates in assessment activities by submitting data of student learning outcomes in a timely fashion. · In addition, all other relevant duties as assigned by the Chair. EDUCATION: · J.D. degree in related field required. J.D. / Ph.D. preferred.
EXPERIENCE: · Some teaching experience as the instructor of record in an undergraduate/graduate institution is required. · The candidate must be an Attorney at Law and conversant with law school admission requirements and how to prepare students for entry and success in law school.
QUALIFICATIONS: · Must have a J.D. · Must have teaching experience. · Must be able to work with little or no supervision. · Must be able to make decisions supporting the department’s mission and goals. · Must have excellent communication skills, oral and written. · Must have interpersonal skills, and the ability to work within a culturally diverse organization. · Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor. · Must have ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including possible evening and weekend work. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, and bend and reach.
APPLICATION PROCEDURES: · Applicants must submit the following: · A current curriculum vitae or resume that includes information on education, experience, and ability related to the position. · Copies of all college/university transcripts verifying degree(s) and/or coursework. · The names and contact information for (3) three references. |