Adjunct Professor of Legal Practice

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); Vor Ort; USD 13.202 - 15.813; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Seton Hall University is looking for a part-time Adjunct Professor of Legal Practice to teach their Introduction to Lawyering course in South Orange, New Jersey. Candidates should hold a J.D. and have 3-5 years of practice experience. Responsibilities include teaching classes, providing feedback on writing assignments, and meeting with students. The position requires a part-time commitment with classes scheduled during the week or weekends. A salary of $1,300 per credit is offered, along with opportunities for valuable teaching experience.

Qualifikationen

• Candidates must have 3–5 years of practice experience and excellent academic records.
• Teaching experience is preferred.
• Experience in higher education is a plus.

Aufgaben

• Teach Introduction to Lawyering classes, either in‑person or remotely.
• Provide detailed feedback on assignments.
• Attend faculty meetings and prepare for classes.

Kenntnisse

Legal writing

Client interviewing

Negotiation

Oral argument

Ausbildung

J.D.

Jobbeschreibung

Adjunct Professor of Legal Practice

Job No: 497265
Full Time/Part Time: Part-time
Location: Newark
Categories: Faculty

Seton Hall Law School seeks to hire an Adjunct Professor of Legal Practice to teach a section in our innovative Introduction to Lawyering course. The Introduction to Lawyering course is a full-year six credit course. The course covers legal writing, legal research, client interviewing, client counseling, negotiation, oral argument, and professionalism. The course is taught by doctrinal and legal practice professors in a coordinated and collaborative manner.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teaching Introduction to Lawyering classes, either through in‑person or remote class sessions.
• Teaching twice a week during weeks when classes are scheduled for the day program, or if teaching in the weekend program, during each weekend session when classes are scheduled.
• Meeting with students in individual and joint conferences to discuss writing assignments and interactive skills exercises.
• Providing students with detailed written feedback on writing assignments and interactive skills exercises.
• Attending Introduction to Lawyering faculty meetings to prepare for upcoming classes and activities.
• Teaching several sessions at the Introduction to Lawyering Day at law school orientation.
• Meeting with students outside of class time and conferences as needed to discuss assignments and other law school topics.
• Working with the Director and other Lawyering faculty to create and revise the class exercises.
• Other assignments consistent with the needs of the program.

Most weeks the person in this position will be expected to come to the law school at least two days a week to teach classes, meet with students and faculty and fulfill other responsibilities, and will require several additional work hours from home. However, some weeks will require a more substantial time commitment.

Required Qualifications

J.D.; candidates must have 3‑5 years of practice experience and excellent academic records.

Desired Qualifications

Teaching experience is preferred. Experience in higher education is a plus.

Salary Range

Minimum pay is $1,300 per credit.

Exempt/Nonexempt

Exempt

Benefits Information

For details about employee benefits, see: https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html

Physical Demands

General Office Environment

Equal Employment Opportunity

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).