Legal, Legal Research, Online Courses, Research Skills, Time Management, Training/Teaching, Writing Skills
The College of Law is a seeking a part-time instructor to teach one or more sections of the following:
Legal Foundations: This is the first residential course in the online JD program. It is a two-credit course designed to prepare students to study law. The course will introduce students to the American legal system, build a foundational understanding of the basic framework of legal and lawmaking institutions, and help prepare them to succeed in their legal studies.
Legal Communications and Research courses: These courses introduce our first-year students to the fundamentals of legal research, writing, and advocacy.
Qualifications
- Candidates should have an excellent academic record and should hold a JD degree from an accredited law school.
- Preferred post-JD experience and credentials should include significant legal practice in diverse areas of law.
- A demonstrated commitment to excellent classroom teaching is required. Prior law school teaching is strongly preferred.
- Candidates must have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and community members from different backgrounds.
Job Specific Qualifications
- Strong research and writing skills are necessary for this position.
- Provide detailed feedback on student assignments, prepare classes, and work on projects and other student assignments as needed.
Responsibilities
- Order the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
- Prepare lectures, projects and other student assignments.
- Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
- Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
- Meet all designated class periods.
- Submit completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to the College of Law and University regulations.
- Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
- Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
Physical Requirements
Not Applicable
Tools/Equipment
Not Applicable
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter, reference list and a writing sample.