Requisition ID: 22960
Concord Law School at Purdue University Global is the nation's first fully online law school, established in 1998. Today, we are part of the respected Purdue University system and accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California.
Adjunct Professors of Law are primarily responsible for the teaching of classes at Concord Law School and are instrumental in achieving Concord and institutional mission and objectives.
● Conducting seminars at scheduled times.
● Answering student emails and phone calls in accord with standards and policies.
● Student mentoring and advising, to include academic phone conferences, as needed.
● Timely grading of assignments or supervising of the grading of assignments, and timely grading of mid-term and final examinations.
● Assisting in curriculum maintenance and development, and continuous participation in applied scholarship activities in law and related fields.
● Preparing final examinations and model answers for inclusion in the school's essay pool.
● Participation in ongoing training and peer evaluation to improve teaching.
● Regular attendance at faculty meetings, conference calls and in-person faculty gatherings.
● Participation in faculty governance and compliance with Concord Law School policies and procedures.
● Other duties as may, from time-to-time, be assigned.
● Doctoral Degree (JD) in Law
● One to two years experience and/or training.
● Experience in one of the following topics: Real Property, Civil Procedure, Evidence, Patents, Corporations, Legal Writing, and Health Law.
● Currently in good standing (active or inactive) in all jurisdictions in which the Professor has applied or is or was admitted to practice law, with no significant history of bar discipline (suspension or disbarment are disqualifying events.)
● Possess and maintain computers and other technology that meets the minimum requirements of the school, reliable Internet access.
● Significant experience with standard office applications such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and applications specific to the Internet such as browsers, Flash, and audio recording software.
● Demonstrably strong interpersonal, multi-tasking, and written and oral communication skills. Demonstrated ability to teach and mentor an academically and culturally diverse student populations.
● Demonstrated ability to adapt to change and learn new skills, software, and processes rapidly. Demonstrated ability to work independently and as a self-starter, to a very high degree of quality and professionalism. Demonstrated ability to work within, and support, a school's collegial culture, and to interact with others in a consistently honest, warm, courteous, and respectful manner.
● Such other criteria as may be established by Concord Law School from time to time.
● Academic or practice experience in the field to be taught, or the equivalent. Prior teaching experience, preferably at the law school level in the field to be taught, or in a closely related field, using technology, is preferred.
● Experience or willingness to promptly learn effectively using the Google suite, especially Google Drive, Documents, and Calendar.
This posting represents multiply openings. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until all the positions are filled. Please submit the following documents when you are ready to apply: CV/Resume & Unofficial Transcripts (if hired you will be required to provide an official transcript).
Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
A background check will be required for employment in this position.
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Purdue Global is proud to be an EEO/AA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool. We celebrate the diversity of thought, backgrounds, and skills necessary to support an inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All individuals are encouraged to apply.
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Apply at: https://careers.purdue.edu/PGU/job/RemoteVirtual-Concord-Law-School-at-Purdue-University-Global-Adjunct-Professor-of-Law-%28Remote%29-IN/955514500/
