Adjunct Professor Of Law

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Adjunct Professor of Law - Various Subjects
The candidate to teach classes to students on a part-time basis. Will be expected to perform the following duties: Complete all employment documentation and any required trainings, and submit employment documents such as signed offer letters in a timely manner. Prepare for course, which includes preparing the syllabus, selecting and submitting for printing any unique teaching materials, selecting books for student purchase, and preparing course materials and assessment/exam text. Syllabi include course descriptions, learning objectives, exam dates, teaching and exam policies, text and readings, and other policies and student deliverables. Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning. Adhere to all University and law school policies. Teach the assigned course(s) as published in the Academic Schedule and noted in the offer letter, using pedagogical and other teaching methods fairly and effectively. Track student attendance using tools provided, 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. 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, and other assessments as appropriate, and submit those grades per timelines to the Registrar’s Office for processing. Review student-completed course evaluations conducted online at the end of each semester to analyze student perceptions of teaching and to provide insight into possible teaching improvements. Should have expertise in the following areas: Evidence.
Must hold a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree. Should have 3 years post-J.D. work experience in related field. Lead and function in an active change environment Prior teaching experience is desirable. Must, however, demonstrate evidence of teaching potential. 5 years working in the substantive legal field is preferred. Preference for attorneys with admission to California Bar.

Close Date 03/16/2020

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