Description:
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:- We are seeking a candidate who can teach a variety of Pre-Law classes, such as POL 206- The Legal System, POL 310 – Race and American Law, POL 400- Legal Problem Solving and Skills Development, and POL 401- Supreme Court and Constitutional Law.
- Teach undergraduate courses in specific content areas as assigned by 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:
- Teaching experience in an undergraduate/graduate institution.
- 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 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.
- Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.