Business Law Instructor - Adjunct

Everglades University; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 39,000 - 78,000; Part time

Job summary

Everglades University in New York seeks adjunct instructors to teach undergraduate and graduate business law courses on-site, with a strong emphasis on face-to-face instruction and student engagement. The role requires a Juris Doctorate from an accredited law school and a proven commitment to teaching excellence; you will maintain attendance, administer tests, and advise students.

Candidates should arrive prepared, attend weekly meetings with administrators, and help uphold university policies

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school.
• Proven commitment to excellence in teaching.

Responsibilities

• Attend weekly feedback meetings with EU administrator to review student and classroom issues
• Maintain accurate attendance daily and weekly
• Deliver undergraduate and graduate business law courses face-to-face on-site
• Create engaging learning environments and contribute to student success

Skills

Teaching

Student engagement

Classroom management

Education

Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from an accredited law school

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