Legal Studies - Adjunct Instructor (Pool)
Legal Studies - Adjunct Instructor (Pool) We are now accepting applications for a qualified Legal Studies - Adjunct Instructor (Pool) at Belmont University. 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: 1. Teach up to 9 credit hours per semester. 2. Create syllabus and timeline of classes, for students per semester. 3. Provide meeting time for students. 4. Manage online grading system. 5. Submit book orders, if textbooks required. 6. Abide by all relevant university and/or departmental procedures and policies. 7. 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 EducationJD preferred Required ExperiencePrior teaching experience preferred (higher education or CLE). The selected candidate will be required to complete a background check satisfactory to the University. Belmont University participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.