Business Law Instructor - Adjunct

Everglades University; Maitland (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

Everglades University seeks an adjunct instructor to teach undergraduate and graduate business law courses, primarily through face-to-face instruction, fostering engaging learning environments and contributing to student success through innovative teaching practices.

The role requires weekly meetings with academic administrators, diligent attendance and testing duties, timely grading, and strict adherence to university policies while maintaining organized syllabi and student records.

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school and a proven commitment to excellence in teaching.
• Delivers undergraduate and graduate business law courses primarily through face-to-face instruction.
• Demonstrates ability to create engaging learning environments and support student success with innovative teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly feedback meetings with EU administrator to review student and classroom issues
• Maintain accurate attendance daily and weekly, and contact absent students
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in courses
• Administer surveys and assessments in courses
• Notify registrar of roster changes and maintain course syllabi
• Deliver classes on schedule, maintain neat, organized classrooms, and advise students

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree

Job description

Adjunct instructors are primarily responsible for instruction and classroom/student maintenance.

Position Requirements:

• On-site position
• Must have a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school and a proven commitment to excellence in teaching.
• You will be responsible for delivering undergraduate and graduate business law courses, primarily through face-to-face instruction.
• Looking for someone that is able to create engaging learning environments and contribute to student success through innovative and effective teaching practices.

Responsibilities

• Attend a weekly feedback meeting with assigned EU administrator (Dean of Academic Affairs, Academic Advisor, or Program Director) to review student and classroom issues
• Maintain accurate attendance (daily and weekly)
• Make phone calls to students who have been absent
• Review and administer pre- and post-testing in all appropriate courses
• Administer required surveys and assessments in all appropriate courses
• Notify registrar of changes in roster
• Prevent "do not admit" students from entering class until cleared
• Maintain an accurate and fair grading scheme for each student
• Adhere to all University policies, rules, and regulations
• Maintain formal, neat, legible, accurate, and organized course syllabi
• Update attendance daily and grades weekly; ensure any physical student records of attendance and grades remain on campus in the designated area
• Conduct class according to scheduled times
• Prevent excessive breaks
• Avoid dismissing classes early
• Arrive at the University 20 minutes before the start of class fully prepared for each session
• Be available to students 15 minutes prior to the beginning of class session for questions and advising
• Submit grades no later than Monday 5pm EST following the end of each term
• Ensure that students adhere to University Policy
• Attend, if possible, graduation ceremonies
• Maintain classrooms in a clean and orderly manner
• Motivate, encourage, and assist students with academic issues and class attendance
• Maintain current and accurate information related to the subjects taught
• Complete annual professional development plans
• Tutor students as necessary
• Abide by all State, Federal, and/or University laws and rules pertaining to safety, health, and conduct