Remote Legal Studies Program Specialist & Advisor

Lackawanna College; Scranton (Lackawanna County); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Lackawanna College is seeking a Program Specialist – Legal Studies to support the Program Director and help ensure the program's success. This non-tenure track role requires strong interpersonal, multitasking, leadership, and organizational skills, with primary remote work and limited in-person attendance.

Responsibilities include teaching, tutoring, advising, developing experiential learning opportunities, ABA compliance tasks, and participation in curriculum design; involvement in college

Qualifications

• JD required.
• 5+ years of actual industry experience preferred.
• Teaching online preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to multitask and work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to participate in college committees and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Assume teaching duties as assigned by the program director within the Legal Studies program.
• Provide tutoring assistance to students as assigned.
• Advise students for program progression and employment upon completion.
• Assist the Director in developing, conducting, coordinating, and evaluating experiential learning opportunities for Legal Studies.
• Maintain knowledge of the legal studies profession and educational methods through ongoing development.
• Participate in curriculum design and curricular assessment aligning with ABA standards.
• Assist in ABA re-approval and compliance tasks.
• Involvement in student and program assessment from admission to post-graduation per the program assessment plan.
• Oversee publication of the Law Journal.
• Serve on College committees as needed.
• Participate in activities that demonstrate professional expertise in administration, teaching and Legal Studies competence.
• Assist in publicizing and disseminating information about the Legal Studies program.
• Assist Director with measuring student attainment of program competencies and outcomes.
• Participate in Lackawanna College professional development opportunities, including CTL and adjunct training.
• Provide academic advising and course planning support for students.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Teaching experience

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Written communication

Independent work

Collaboration

Judgment and decision making

Adaptability

Education

Juris doctorate (JD)

Tools

Online teaching platforms

Job description

Lackawanna College is seeking a Program Specialist – Legal Studies to support the Program Director and help ensure the program's success. This non-tenure track role requires strong interpersonal, multitasking, leadership, and organizational skills, with primary remote work and limited in-person attendance.

Responsibilities include teaching, tutoring, advising, developing experiential learning opportunities, ABA compliance tasks, and participation in curriculum design; involvement in college