Law Part-Time Faculty

University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV); United States; On-site; USD 1,100 - 1,200; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Orientation and professional training

Tuition reimbursement (Grant‑in‑Aid)

Longevity payments

Job summary

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part‑Time Faculty to teach courses in law within the Department of History, Political Science and Law. The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary Part‑Time Faculty teaching assignments.

Courses may be in-person, online, or hybrid, and opportunities are offered as vacancies occur. Under supervision of the Department Chair, Part‑Time Faculty teach content, assess learning, stay current, and guide students to

Qualifications

• Paralegal degree or Bachelor's degree in legal studies, law degree or closely related field from an accredited institution.
• Master’s or Juris Doctor degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach course content and assess student learning under the supervision of the Department Chair.
• Stay current in your teaching field and use current technology.
• Maintain ethical conduct and refer students to college resources as needed.

Education

Paralegal degree or Bachelor's degree in legal studies, law degree or closely related field

Master’s or Juris Doctor degree

Job description

Job Description

Truckee Meadows Community College (TMCC) is recruiting Part‑Time Faculty to teach courses in law for the Department of History, Political Science and Law. The college welcomes qualified applicants from all backgrounds for temporary Part‑Time Faculty teaching assignments. We seek a pool of qualified candidates to teach in‑person, online, or hybrid courses when PT Faculty vacancies occur. Applications are always welcome, and qualified candidates are contacted when teaching opportunities become available. Part‑Time Faculty are an essential part of TMCC operations and they continually make a positive impact on our students' lives. Under the supervision of the Department Chair, Part‑Time Faculty teach course content; assess student learning; stay current in their teaching field; actively refer students to supportive college resources; complete professional development; use current technology; and maintain appropriate standards of ethics and professional conduct.

Part‑Time Faculty in the Department of History, Political Science and Law teach a variety of courses, based on staffing and program needs. Some examples include: Fundamentals of Law; Legal Research; Ethics.

1. Paralegal degree or Bachelor's degree in legal studies, law degree or closely related field from an accredited institution. Master’s or Juris Doctor degree preferred.
2. A minimum of five (5) years of working experience in the legal field is also preferred. The desire to work with students, faculty, and staff from many different backgrounds.

Salary

At TMCC, Part‑Time Faculty are paid $1,050 per credit to teach 100‑ and 200‑level courses, and $1,150 per credit to teach 300‑ and 400‑level courses.

Benefits

• Part‑Time Faculty can attend a paid Orientation, receive paid professional development training, receive tuition reimbursement through Grant‑in‑Aid, and receive longevity payments based on years of service.
• Part‑time Faculty are not eligible for health benefits unless they meet specific workload requirements per semester. Those who meet the eligibility criteria can access a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

About TMCC

We are Northern Nevada’s premier jobs college, and we partner with employers across our region to keep our programs on the cutting edge. We offer over 60 short‑term certificates and many degree programs, including Associate of Arts, Associate of Science, Associate of Applied Science, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Architecture, and Bachelor of Applied Science degrees. TMCC serves approximately 10,000 learners who take classes at our four Reno locations: the Dandini campus, the Redfield campus, the Meadowood campus, and the Edison campus.

Values

• Student access and success
• Excellence in teaching and learning
• Evidence of student progress through assessment of student learning
• Nurturing a climate of innovative and creative thought
• Collaborative decision making
• Environmental sustainability and a healthy college community
• Responsible and sustainable use of resources
• Ethical practices and integrity
• Respect and compassion for all persons
• Community development through partnerships and services
• Fostering responsible participation in a democratic society

Conditions of Employment

This is an on‑going pool of qualified individuals interested in part‑time, temporary non‑tenure track instructional opportunities at Truckee Meadows Community College. These opportunities are part‑time only and will not be continued beyond the ending date. These opportunities may be terminated at will, at any time, for any reason, without notice; the appointee has no appeal rights. Temporary assignments are not eligible for consideration for tenure as part of the assignment.

Transcripts

If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet qualification requirements, you must show that your education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. Any expense related to the evaluation will be the responsibility of the candidate.

Sponsorship

TMCC is not able to support sponsorship for employment. Candidates must be eligible to work in the United States at the time they begin employment.

Required Attachments

• Resume/CV
• Cover Letter
• Contact Information for Three Professional References – Please make a note if you do not want your present employer contacted unless necessary to determine your qualifications for the position.
• Copy of Unofficial Transcript

EEO

NSHE is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service‑connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes).

Truckee Meadows Community College, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non‑discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.).