Adjunct, Law

Touro University; North Great River (NY); On-site; USD 58,032 - 87,048; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Plans

Flexible Spending Accounts

Retirement Plan with matching

Tuition Exemption Program

Job summary

Touro University is seeking an Adjunct, Law instructor to teach graduate law courses in Central Islip, New York. This part-time position involves preparing lectures, supervising student work, and participating in curriculum development. Ideal candidates should hold a J.D. and have significant teaching experience. The role offers a maximum salary of USD $7,800.00 per semester and a minimum of USD $5,200.00 per semester, plus a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree required.
• Significant teaching experience necessary.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and deliver lectures to law students.
• Supervise and grade students’ work.
• Participate in curriculum development activities.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Teaching experience

English proficiency

Problem-solving skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Education

J.D.

Job description

Adjunct, Law

Job Locations: US-NY-Central Islip

ID: 2020-6416

College: TUNY - Touro Law Center

Position Type: Part-Time

Schedule Shift: Depends on course schedule

Hours Per Week: 20

Travel: None

Category: Faculty/Academic

FLSA Status: Exempt

Location Country: US

Overview

The instructor will teach graduate law courses.

Responsibilities

• Prepares and delivers lectures to law students.
• Supervises and grades students’ work.
• Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, tests, handouts, etc.
• Maintains office hours in order to advise and assist students.
• Participates in assessment activities and curriculum development for law courses.
• Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching issues.

Qualifications

• J.D.
• Significant teaching experience
• Excellent communication skills and English proficiency
• Interprets the meaning of information
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent organization skills

Maximum Salary

USD $7,800.00/Sem

Minimum Salary

USD $5,200.00/Sem

Benefits

Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

• Full range of Health Plans
  • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
  • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
• Dependent Care and Transit Programs
• Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
• Short-term and Long-term disability programs
• Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
• Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
• Employee Assistance Program
• Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
• Generous Paid Time Off
  • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
  • Annual Holiday Schedule

Equal Employment Opportunity

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