Adjunct Professor - Legal Studies 900675

Contact: Lathonya Shivers, lathonya.shivers@okstate.edu

Appointment length: 6 months or less. Hiring range: $750.00 - $800.00 per credit hour.

About the Role

The Public Service program within the Department of Behavioral Sciences is seeking a qualified and experienced attorney to serve as an adjunct professor. The adjunct professor will teach undergraduate courses in legal studies, including, but not limited to, real estate and contract law, criminal procedure, alternative dispute resolution, and other legal courses. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background and enthusiasm for teaching.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in legal studies at the paralegal level.
• Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
• Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives, and grading procedures for all courses.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Complete all mandatory training.
• Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Juris Doctorate
• Case management experience
• Licensed attorney in Oklahoma

Skills

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as email and internet, and learning management systems.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.

Preferred Qualifications

• Current membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association

Working Conditions

• Must be able to teach online.
• Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.

Physical Requirements

• Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
• Duties require extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
• Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weighs more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).