Adjunct Faculty, Legal Studies

Seminole State College of Florida; Sanford (FL); On-site; USD 41,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Seminole State College of Florida is seeking adjunct faculty to teach college credit courses across multiple campuses. The role emphasizes student success, mastery of program competencies, and flexible hours with campus locations varying by enrollment.

The candidate should bring JD or an advanced degree with required graduate hours and demonstrate strong communication, professionalism, and a commitment to diversity in the classroom.

Qualifications

• Requires JD or advance degree with 18 graduate hours in qualifying fields.
• Terminal degree qualifications include JD, DBA, or comparable doctoral degree.
• Eligible to teach in Florida and able to work at multiple campus locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize and teach classes as assigned.
• Collaborate with other faculty to support curricula improvements and student success.

Skills

Quality instruction

English fluency

Technology in pedagogy

Diversity awareness

Verbal communications

Professional demeanor

Education

Juris Doctorate

Master’s degree + 18 graduate hours

Terminal degree options (DBA / Business PhD etc.)

Job description

Responsibilities

Teaching strategies will be incorporated to foster studentlearning, success and retention. Adjunct faculty will work withother faculty in support of curricula improvement as appropriate topromote students' success and mastery of course and programcompetencies. The person in this position will plan, organize andteach classes as assigned. Flexible hours, days and assigned campuslocation may vary due to enrollment.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Option 1: Juris Doctorate from a regionally accreditedinstitution

Option 2: Master’s degree or higher with at least 18 graduatehours in any combination of the following qualifyingfields:

• Business Law
• Civil and Tort Liability
• Constitutional Law
• Contract Law
• Corporate Law
• Cyber Law
• Family Law
• Financial/Federal Law and Regulations
• Intellectual Property Law
• International Business Policy
• International Law
• Trade and Commerce Policy

Terminal Degree Qualifications:

• Juris Doctorate
• Doctor of Business Administration (DBA)
• Doctorate degree in Business
• Doctorate degree in otherclosely-related field and/or significant coursework indiscipline

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES & SKILLS:

1. A personal and professional commitment to creating an atmosphereof quality instruction at SSC.
2. English reading, writing and speaking skills at the native levelof fluency.
3. Ability to utilize technology and innovative pedagogy to enhanceteaching and learning.
4. Understanding of and commitment to working with a diversestudent population in a multicultural environment.
5. Excellent verbal, written and interpersonal communicationskills.
6. Ability to exhibit a professional, courteous demeanor.

This description in no way states or implies that these are theonly duties to be performed by the employee occupying thisposition. Employees will be required to follow any otherjob-related instructions and to perform any other job-relatedduties requested by their supervisor.

Work Environment and Special Considerations:

1. Works in a classroom/lab setting.
2. Flexible hours, days and assigned campus location may vary dueto enrollment.

This position is not eligible for Veterans'Preference.

Pay Benefits and WorkSchedule

Are you passionate about teaching and ready to inspire the nextgeneration of learners? Seminole State College of Florida isseeking dedicated adjunct faculty who are committed to studentsuccess and academic excellence. Serving more than 22,000 studentsacross five campuses and online, Seminole State offers 200+ degreeand certificate programs, high-demand bachelor’s degrees, andseamless transfer pathways such as DirectConnect to UCF. With smallclass sizes, flexible learning options, and a 95% placement ratefor A.S. graduates, our faculty make a lasting difference instudents’ lives while preparing them for 21st-centurycareers.

Compensation & Support

Adjunct faculty are paid according to Seminole State College’sNon-Bargaining Unit Salary Schedule, based on theinstructor’s highest degree earned.

This posting is for a College Credit Course . To viewcurrent pay rates, please refer to the Salary Schedule here.

In addition to competitive pay, Seminole State offers part-timefaculty access to professional development opportunities,retirement savings options, and campus resources. Adjunct facultyalso have free access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP),providing confidential support services for employees and theirhouseholds. Learn more about available benefits and resources here.

Conditions ofEmployment

Finalists and individuals recommended for employment at SeminoleState College must reside in the State of Florida at the time ofhire and may be subject to background investigations andfingerprinting in compliance with Florida Statute 1001.64; andSeminole State College Policy 1.020; 2.020. Criminal backgroundchecks and fingerprinting will be conducted for all new employees,and for rehired employees who have had a break in service for oneyear or more. The Office of Human Resources will determine whichbackground checks shall be conducted for each position, based uponits review of job descriptions and the responsibilities of theposition. These include, but are not limited to, positions thathave access to money, master keys, security-sensitive areas andconfidential information; positions that have the capability tocreate, delete, and alter records; and positions that areresponsible for the care and instruction of children. The Collegewill conduct various types of background checks which may include,but are not limited to: criminal background, credit check, driver'slicense check, previous employment and references.

Equal EmploymentOpportunity

Seminole State College is an equal opportunity employer andstrictly prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color,religion, pregnancy, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex, gender,veterans’ or military status, disability, sexual orientation,genetic information, marital status, or any other factor protectedunder applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, andregulations in its programs, activities, and employment.

OtherInformation

VETERANS' PREFERENCE:

Seminole State College of Florida adheres to Florida’s Veteran’sPreference laws by providing preference in hiring to covered jobapplicants. Moreover, in recognition of the valuable contributionsmade by veterans, the College also considers any applicant’smilitary service background when filling job positions not coveredby Veteran’s Preference laws.

To claim Veteran's Preference for eligible positions, a copy ofyour DD-214 form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from ActiveDuty must be uploaded and attached to your application to claimVeterans' Preference.

HOLDERS OF DEGREES FROM INSTITUTIONS OUTSIDE THE USA:

Individuals who have completed college or university course work atan institution in a country other than the United States arerequired to obtain a complete evaluation of foreign transcripts anddegrees. Foreign transcripts should be evaluated by one of theorganizations approved by the National Association of CredentialEvaluation Services.

This evaluation must be submitted at the time of application. Werecommend World Education Services at P.O. Box 5087, Bowling GreenStation, New York, NY 10274-5087, telephone [phone] or emailaddress www.wes.org. The interview process may be delayed untilsuch a review has been completed.