Online Adjunct Faculty and Subject Matter Experts

Albany Law School; City of Albany (NY); Remote; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking dedicated Adjunct Faculty and Subject Matter Experts to join their Online Graduate Programs. This role offers the opportunity to teach and develop courses in diverse subjects such as Cybersecurity, Health Law, and Human Resources. Ideal candidates will possess a Juris Doctor or PhD, alongside online teaching experience. This is a fantastic chance to contribute to the education of future leaders while enjoying the flexibility of part-time, temporary positions. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to providing an exemplary learning experience for students.

Qualifications

• Must have a Juris Doctor or PhD and relevant teaching experience.
• Knowledge of best practices in online pedagogy is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as online Adjunct Faculty for various disciplines.
• Build online courses as Subject Matter Experts with specific content.

Skills

Online Teaching Experience

Knowledge of Online Teaching Pedagogy

Subject Matter Expertise

Education

Juris Doctor from an accredited law school

PhD

Job description

This call for applicants is ongoing so that Albany Law School may find Adjunct Faculty and Subject Matter Experts on an as-needed basis from the pool of applicants. At this time there may not be an immediate vacancy, but candidates may apply to this posting at any time for future consideration.

Albany Law School seeks qualified candidates to teach courses as online Adjunct Faculty and to build courses as Subject Matter Experts, for the Online Graduate Programs. Course assignments and contracts to build courses are determined by the Assistant Dean and Director of Online Programs, and the respective faculty directors.

Subject Matter Experts (SME) use their knowledge and expertise to provide content, assessments, and materials, to build an online course in a specific subject. SMEs are required to build the course within an agreed timeframe and to a specific standard.

Adjunct Faculty teach the course using best practice in online teaching and by fulfilling the expectations of Albany Law School in terms of engagement, pedagogy, and assessment, to offer our students an exemplary learning experience.

These are the disciplines currently included in our Online Graduate Programs:

• Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
• Financial Compliance and Risk Management
• Government Affairs and Advocacy
• Health Law and Compliance
• Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy

Qualification Standards:

• A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school or a PhD is required
• Online teaching experience preferred
• Subject Matter Experts should have some knowledge of best practice in online teaching pedagogy
• Appropriate experience in the field for which you are applying to teach

Albany Law School is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all of its employment practices, without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status as transgender or gender transitioning, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law. This position is offered subject to this commitment, and candidates will be considered on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to the aforementioned characteristics.

Please provide the following:

• Resume/CV that emphasizes your experience in the field;
• Statement of interest that explains: 1) What topic(s) are you most interested in teaching? 2) What makes you qualified to teach that topic(s)?

Compensation:

• Subject Matter Expert Developing a New course: $2,000 to $3,000, depending on course credit hours.
• Subject Matter Expert Revising a Course: $1,000 to $2,000, depending on course credit hours.
• Adjunct Professor: $1,250 to $4,800, depending on course credit hours.
• These are part-time, temporary positions eligible for statutory benefits only.