Law Professor
Posted
- Prepare for your course, which includes preparing the syllabus, selecting any unique teaching materials, selecting books for student purchase, preparing course materials and assessments/exams, and devising lesson plans. Syllabi include course descriptions, learning objectives, assessment/exam dates, teaching and exam policies, required and recommended materials, assignments, and College/University policies.
- Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Teach the assigned course(s) using pedagogical and other teaching methods fairly and effectively.
- Track student attendance and refer students to the Administration if required for attendance and/or performance issues.
- When appropriate, use the institution’s learning management platforms (TWEN, Canvas) to post assignments, syllabi and other reference materials, and to communicate with students.
- Read submitted student work and assessments/exams and provide written comments to students in a timely manner to provide feedback on performance.
- Establish and meet with students during “office hours” to provide individualized direction and assessment of progress.
- In order to ensure the proper number of teaching hours is completed, work with Administration to schedule make-up classes for any cancelled classes.
- Grade all mid-term and final exam papers/exams, and other assessments as appropriate and in accordance with the College’s rules and submit those grades per timelines established by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.
- Review student-completed course evaluations to analyze student perceptions of your teaching and to provide insight into possible teaching improvements.
- Adhere to all University and College of Law policies.
- Complete all employment documentation and any required trainings.
Minimum Requirements
- Hold the Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or the equivalent.
- Five years post-J.D. work experience in legal practice or a related field, though exceptions will be made for an applicant with fewer years of experience when that person co-teaches with someone who has the minimum experience.
- Communicate effectively.
- Maintain professional composure and demeanor at all times.
- Promote vision, mission, and core values of the College.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Prior teaching experience is desirable, but not essential. Applicants, however, must demonstrate evidence of teaching potential.
- Face-to-face instruction is the default mode of teaching, though the College will approve distance learning instruction under conditions outlined in its Distance Learning Policy.