Online Law Lecturer (Part-Time) for MLS/LLM Programs

Northeastern University; United States; Remote; USD 2,700 - 3,300; Part time

Job summary

Northeastern University—School of Law, Department of Online and Hybrid Programs—seeks part-time lecturers for MLS and LLM online graduate programs. Instructors may develop or teach asynchronous courses, with occasional virtual office hours and student meetings.

Candidates should indicate program preference (MLS, LLM, or both) and provide teaching experience in-person or online. The posting is a pooled opportunity, with applications reviewed as needed.

Qualifications

• JD required; PhD considered.
• Online teaching and course development experience preferred.
• Strong record of achievement in the field of law (MLS/Online LLM).

Responsibilities

• Courses are asynchronous (not live); instructors must be available for virtual office hours and student meetings via phone or video conferencing.
• Faculty are to prepare course content prior to the assigned teaching term, this could mean updating case studies, recording short introductory videos, updating due dates and more.
• Instructors who develop courses are typically expected to teach them upon completion.
• Faculty are to provide detailed feedback on all student assignments each week, and engage students through announcements, discussion boards and live video check-ins.
• Faculty are required to enter final grades by the final grade deadline outlined by the Office of the University Registrar.

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

PhD

Job description

Northeastern University—School of Law, Department of Online and Hybrid Programs—seeks part-time lecturers for MLS and LLM online graduate programs. Instructors may develop or teach asynchronous courses, with occasional virtual office hours and student meetings.

Candidates should indicate program preference (MLS, LLM, or both) and provide teaching experience in-person or online. The posting is a pooled opportunity, with applications reviewed as needed.