Adjunct Professor, David A. Clarke School of Law

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia is a public land grant institution dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs. David A. Clarke School of Law has a proud history and distinguished alumni, committed to recruiting and enrolling students from underrepresented groups, providing a well-rounded legal education, and representing the legal needs of low-income residents through its legal clinics.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach assigned courses as specified in the schedule and course contact.
• Evaluate and select texts and instructional materials; prepare course materials and lesson plans.
• Provide students an approved syllabus that includes course objectives and learning outcomes, teaching methodology, attendance policies, texts and readings, assignments and deliverables, timelines and evaluation criteria.
• Use the institution's learning management platforms (TWEN, Blackboard, etc.) to post syllabus, assignments and other material and to communicate with students.
• Deliver course content using a variety of teaching styles and provide interesting and engaging assignments that demonstrate real-world applications of concepts covered.
• Maintain records of enrollment and attendance, assessments and grades, submit class rosters and grade sheets by the deadlines established by the institution.
• Maintain a classroom environment conducive to learning, establish and maintain classroom control.
• Encourage students to submit course evaluations, review course evaluations when available and use feedback to improve course delivery.
• Review adjunct faculty handbook and/or attend one or more orientation session(s) to become familiar with the institution's mission and teaching philosophy, policies and procedures and the learning management system.
• Meet with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs as needed to discuss all aspects of the course including student progress and curriculum development (may be required to provide input into program development).
• Adhere to University policies and guidelines in all matters concerning academics and student and staff conduct.

Minimum Job Requirements

• Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree.
• Prior teaching experience or must demonstrate evidence of teaching potential and/or industry training.