Adjunct Faculty - Legal Studies

Herzing University; Edgemont (AL); Remote; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An educational institution is seeking an adjunct faculty member for its undergraduate legal studies program. The ideal candidate will have a graduate degree in legal studies or a Juris Doctor, along with strong communication skills and subject matter expertise. Responsibilities include course delivery, student assessment, and fostering a diverse learning environment. Compensation is $700 per credit, with participation in benefits plans.

Benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Education assistance programs

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in Legal Studies or Juris Doctor preferred.
• Subject matter expertise is essential for teaching roles.
• Effective communication and commitment to diversity are required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver courses in undergraduate legal studies program.
• Assess student learning and provide feedback.
• Foster an inclusive learning environment.

Skills

Subject Matter Expertise

Effective Communication

Pedagogical Mastery

Operational Excellence

Diversity Appreciation

Assessment of Student Learning

Technology Utilization

Continuous Improvement

Education

Graduate degree in Legal Studies

Juris Doctor preferred

Job description

Overview

To participate in a remote work arrangement, employees must reside in the United States. No remote work arrangement will be considered for working from outside the United States.

If you are a current employee, faculty or adjunct instructor at Herzing University (not a Contractor or temporary employee through a staffing agency), please log in to UKG and then navigate to Menu > Myself > My Company > View Opportunities to apply using the internal application process.

Courses taught will be a part of the undergraduate legal studies program.

Education/Experience Requirements

• Graduate degree in Legal Studies, Juris Doctor preferred

Compensation

Compensation for adjuncts in this role is $700 per credit.

Adjunct Faculty are eligible to participate in the Herzing 401(k) plan with a generous company match and our education assistance programs. Learn more about careers at Herzing University.

Primary Responsibilities

• Subject Matter Expertise
• Effective Communication
• Pedagogical Mastery
• Operational Excellence
• Appreciation and Promotion of Diversity
• Assessment of Student Learning
• Utilization of Technology to Enhance Teaching and Learning
• Continuous Improvement

These competencies, as identified by the University's academic community, encompass the knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential to a faculty member's success in the classroom and provide the basis for the faculty hiring, evaluation and development process.

Each course at Herzing University is thoughtfully designed to introduce new concepts, build upon prior knowledge, provide supportive resources, allow the student to validate and remediate personal mastery of the content, and assess student development of a defined set of competencies and the achievement of a prescribed set of learning objectives. The faculty member is responsible for assisting each student in navigating the learning process within a course.

Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the U.S. We do not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time.

It is the university's practice to recruit and hire without discrimination because of skin color, gender, religion, LGBTQi2+ status, disability status, age, national origin, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. Learn more at Herzing University diversity page.

Herzing University prohibits sex-based discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at the university Title IX page.

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