Assist/Associate Professor

About the role

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About the unit

The North Carolina Central School of Law offers full-time day and part-time evening programs. The School of Law is committed to a policy that opposes discrimination on the basis of gender, age, race, religion, color, medical condition, handicap or disability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admissions policies, employment-related matters, financial aid programs, or other such University-administered programs. For more information, please visit the law school website at http://law.nccu.edu/.

Purpose

The faculty will teach courses in the discipline area of Law.

Requirements

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school (or equivalent legal degree)
• Ability to design and teach courses at the J.D. level
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Ability to work with a highly diverse staff, faculty, and student body

Responsibilities

Instructional

• Develop and design curriculum plans to foster learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensure student engagement
• Provide tutoring and academic counseling to students
• Maintain class-related records and assess student coursework
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students

Research

• Conduct research in a particular field of knowledge and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
• Keep abreast of developments in the field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participating in professional conferences

Public Service

• Serve on various Law School and University committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues
• Participate in campus and community events

Additional information

Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.