Adjunct – School of Legal Studies (On-Campus Applicant Pool)

About the role

Husson’s College of Business is seeking to compile a pool of qualified candidates interested in future part-time teaching opportunities in legal studies. Such opportunities are dependent upon the needs of the University. Assignments may require teaching day or evening classes as needed and are for face-to-face instruction; instructors are expected to be on campus.

Applications are reviewed as instructional needs arise. After the posting closes, applications may continue to be reviewed from the established pool based on departmental needs. Teaching assignments are dependent upon factors such as student enrollment, program needs, course scheduling, and institutional priorities.

Courses

The College of Business is seeking adjunct faculty to teach the following courses:

• Legal Research and Writing
• Civil Litigation
• Advanced Legal Writing
• Alternative Dispute Resolution

Specific courses may change depending upon the needs of the University.

Responsibilities

• Teaching courses in the fall and/or spring semesters in School of Legal Studies in a classroom setting
• Assisting and supporting students beyond the classroom by holding regular or virtual office hours as needed
• Working collegially with other faculty in the area to develop and use common syllabi, course materials, and assessment methods
• Using instructional technology, especially the Canvas LMS, Husson G-Suite applications, and the faculty portal
• Assessing and reporting student performance

Qualifications

Education: An earned Master’s Degree in legal studies or a related field is required; Ph.D. preferred.

Experience: Successful teaching experience at the college level preferred. Demonstrated dedication to improving classroom teaching, exploring new methods, and adapting to student needs. Demonstrated ability to work well as a part of a team.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions.

• Regularly required to sit and use hands to finger, handle, or feel
• Frequently required to reach with hands and arms
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, and talk or hear
• Must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus

Pay

Undergraduate Courses:

• Master’s Prepared: Up to $933.33 per credit hour*
• Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: Up to $1,016.67 per credit hour*

Graduate Courses:

• Master’s Prepared: Up to $1,016.67 per credit hour*
• Doctoral or Equivalent Prepared: Up to $1,100.00 per credit hour*

*Rate is dependent upon the number of students enrolled in the course assigned.