Legal Studies - Adjunct Instructor (Pool)

Belmont University; Nashville (TN); On-site; USD 9,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Belmont University is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor in Legal Studies to support the program by developing and teaching courses such as legal writing and trial procedure. This part-time role involves creating syllabi, managing grading, and engaging students within a Christ-centered educational environment.

Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience preferred in higher education.
• Ability to integrate technology into teaching.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 9 credit hours per semester.
• Create syllabus and timeline for classes.
• Manage online grading system.

Skills

Knowledge of principles and methods in legal studies

Demonstrated ability to support and evaluate students

Skilled in the use of computers and MS Office

Ability to communicate effectively

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

Legal Studies - Adjunct Instructor (Pool)

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Employment Type

Adjunct (part time)

Internal Job Category

Adjunct

Part-Time

Department

Coll Lib Arts & Soc Sciences

Hours

N/A

Primary Duties and

Responsibilities:

Position purpose: Adjunct faculty will support the Legal Studies Program by teaching/developing relevant courses including skills courses (legal writing, trial procedure, appellate advocacy) and doctrinal courses.

Job functions:

• Teach up to 9 credit hours per semester.
• Create syllabus and timeline of classes, for students per semester.
• Provide meeting time for students.
• Manage online grading system.
• Submit book orders, if textbooks required.
• Abide by all relevant university and/or departmental procedures and policies.
• The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.
  
  
  

Required Qualifications:

Belmont University seeks to attract and retain highly qualified faculty and staff who will support our mission and vision. As a Christ-centered and student-focused community, we aim to:

• Form diverse leaders of character;
• Equip people to solve the world’s complex problems through teaching, research and service;
• And be radical champions for helping people and communities flourish.
• Knowledge of principles, methods and current developments in the field of study.
• Knowledge of subject matter and course content taught.
• Knowledge of instructional strategies and techniques.
• Demonstrated ability to support, instruct, manage, motivate and evaluate students.
• Skilled in the use of computers, Internet resources, and MS Office software.
• Ability to learn relevant sections of BannerWeb, Belmont University’s online integrated database system for student grading.
• Ability to integrate technology into the teaching and learning process.
• Ability to successfully interact with students, other educators and educational institution representatives, and the general public in a professional manner.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
• Knowledge of the programs and services offered by Belmont University.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies.
  
  
  

Required Education JD Preferred

Required Experience Prior teaching experience preferred (higher education or CLE).

The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University.

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Part-time

Job function

• Job function

  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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