Part-Time Online Law Lecturer for MLS/LLM

NU USA Northeastern University

Boston (MA)

Remote

USD 3,656,000 - 4,492,000

Part time

8 days ago

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Job summary

Northeastern University seeks part-time lecturers to teach and develop asynchronous online courses in its graduate programs (MLS and LLM). The positions welcome candidates with strong scholarly and professional credentials and experience in online education.

Instructors may develop courses and teach them upon completion, provide timely feedback, and maintain regular virtual office hours. Applicants should indicate program interests in MLS or LLM and include relevant teaching experience.

Qualifications

A Juris Doctor (JD) is required; however, candidates with a PhD will also be considered.
Previous experience in online teaching and course development is preferred.
A strong record of academic and professional achievement, including expertise and experience in the field of law for which you are applying (MLS/Online LLM), is required.

Responsibilities

Courses are asynchronous (not live), but 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.