Adjunct Faculty, Law

Saginaw Valley State University; Saginaw (MI); Vor Ort; USD 28.000 - 40.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Saginaw Valley State University is hiring an Adjunct Faculty member for the Law department on a part-time basis. The role involves preparing course materials, delivering lectures, and assessing student performance, aiming to enhance the overall academic experience.

Ideal candidates should possess a Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree and prior college teaching experience is preferred. Join a university committed to educational excellence within Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region.

Qualifikationen

• J.D. is required for the role.
• Teaching experience at the college level preferred.
• Ability to engage positively with students required.

Aufgaben

• Prepare instructional content.
• Deliver lectures and evaluate student performance.
• Maintain office hours to support students.
• Participate in departmental meetings.

Kenntnisse

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree

Previous teaching experience

Ability to interact with campus community

Ausbildung

Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree

Jobbeschreibung

## Adjunct Faculty, LawApplylocations: Main Campustime type: Part timeposted on: Posted Yesterdayjob requisition id: JR-664**Job Title:**Adjunct Faculty, Law**Full or Part Time:**Part time**Hours:**6**Exempt:**Yes**Supervisory Org:**Accounting, Law and Finance (JM-AJ)**Job Description:**The Adjunct Faculty member provides high-quality instruction on a part-time, semester-by-semester contract basis. Responsibilities include preparing course materials, delivering lectures, and assessing student performance. The role is designed to support the department's academic goals while enhancing the learning experience for students. The department is seeking for Winter 2026.**ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:*** Prepare and deliver instructional content in business law and other specialty courses as needed.* Develop and distribute syllabi, assignments, and exams.* Evaluate and grade student performance, providing feedback as needed.* Maintain office hours to support student learning and provide academic guidance.* Participate in departmental meetings and contribute to curriculum development as needed.* Stay current with developments in the field and incorporate new knowledge into instruction.* Perform other duties as assigned.**SUPERVISION RECEIVED:** General supervision is received from the Dean of the College and/or Department Chair. **SUPERVISION EXERCISED:** N/A **MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:*** Juris Doctor (J.D.) Degree* Previous teaching experience at the college or university level preferred.* Experience and ability to positively interact with all members of the campus community* Ability to perform the essential duties of the position with or without accommodation.* In-person instruction is required.**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:*** College-level teaching experience preferred.**WORKING CONDITIONS:*** Duties are generally performed inside a classroom environment, with occasional requirements to engage in administrative tasks outside the classroom.* Some weeknights and weekends may be required depending on the course schedule and student needs.* All work associated with this position must be performed within the state of Michigan.* *Scheduled weekly hours vary depending on class contract load. Adjunct Faculty are hired each semester on an as-needed basis.**The above reflects the general details considered necessary to describe the essential functions of the job. It shall not be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities, or requirements that may be inherent in the job. It is not intended to limit or in any way modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under his/her supervision. The use of a particular expression or illustration describing duties shall not be held to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of a similar kind or level of difficulty.***About SVSU:**Saginaw Valley State University is a comprehensive university with more than 100 programs of study for its roughly 7,000 students. Located on a suburban campus in Michigan’s Great Lakes Bay Region, SVSU is committed to a supportive and empowering environment for students, faculty and staff. SVSU was recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for 9 consecutive years (2016-2024). SVSU emphasizes undergraduate teaching and learning, and community-based research. SVSU earned the Community Engagement classification from the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching, a distinction achieved by only 7 percent of U.S. colleges and universities. By their senior year, 84 percent of students have engaged with community employers and agencies in internships, field placements or some other component of their academic preparation. SVSU is establishing itself as a leader in STEAM education for the Great Lakes Bay Region, partnering with businesses, foundations and school districts to improve students’ performance in math, science and the arts at the middle school, high school and university levels. SVSU is constructing the first university research facility on Lake Huron to improve public health and the economy in the Saginaw Bay watershed. More than 70 percent of SVSU freshmen live on campus in student housing that has been rated No. 1 among public universities in the U.S. (2018-2025). SVSU fields 20 varsity sports at the NCAA Division II level. The average class size is 23 students. For more information, please visit our website*,*http://www.svsu.edu*.*