Adjunct, Political Science w/ Pre-Law Component

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• We are seeking a candidate who can teach a variety of Pre-Law classes in person, such as POL 3010 – Race and American Law, POL 4000- Legal Problem Solving and Skills Development, and POL 4001- Supreme Court and Constitutional Law.
• The ability to also teach American National Government is preferred.
• Teach in-person undergraduate courses in specific content areas as assigned by the 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.

Education

• J.D. degree in related field required.
• J.D. / Ph.D. preferred.

Experience

• Some teaching experience as the instructor of record in an undergraduate/graduate institution is required.
• 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 have teaching experience.
• 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.
• Must have ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Work Environment

• Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including possible evening and weekend work.
• The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Physical Demands

• Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects;
• dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse;
• ability to hear and speak clearly;
• body mobility to stoop, kneel, and bend and reach.