Adjunct - Adjunct - Kline School of Law - UG Program MS

Drexel University • Philadelphia, PA

46d • Onsite

About The Position

Located in the heart of Philadelphia, Drexel University is a comprehensive, global, R1-level research institution with a unique model of experiential learning that combines academic rigor with one of the nation's premier cooperative education programs. Drexel was founded in 1891 to provide educational opportunities for people of all backgrounds. Today, we continue to prepare graduates of diverse backgrounds to become purpose-driven professionals and agents for positive change. Learn more about Drexel and our shared values. Drexel offers its highly engaged faculty and professional staff a comprehensive and world-class benefits package that includes generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days), up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting, and remote and flexible work options for many roles. Our exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance and our award-winning A Healthier U wellness program. In addition, faculty and professional staff at Drexel enjoy free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs. Drexel also participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions. For more information on our extensive benefit offerings, please review Drexel's Benefits Brochure. Founded in 2006, the Thomas R. Kline School of Law at Drexel University offers an ABA-accredited Juris Doctor (J.D.) program in law, together with other graduate programs in law. In 2022 Kline became only the fourth law school in the U.S. to offer an undergraduate major in law. This position is in connection with the Kline Law undergraduate program. The adjunct faculty member is responsible for implementing the mission of the Kline School of Law. To that end, each adjunct faculty member will employ a variety of strategies to foster student learning and discussions, will evaluate student work, and will provide students with feedback as to their progress toward meeting the course learning objectives. Each adjunct faculty member is responsible for creating a syllabus in accordance with University guidelines, teaching the course section, being available to students (e.g., responding to email inquiries), maintaining accurate documentation of course records to justify grades submitted, submitting student grades in accordance with University policy, and any other duties directly related to the course as assigned by the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education. Responsibilities may include teaching days, evenings, and nights; except in unusual circumstances, we expect courses will be taught in-person.

Requirements

• Minimum of a Master's degree or higher with significant coursework focused on law.
• At least one year experience

Nice To Haves

• J.D.
• Prior undergraduate teaching experience is highly desirable but not required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and teach undergraduate course in law.
• Teach required number of credit hours per term based on their contract.
• Demonstrate knowledge and skills related to the teaching of law, teaching methodology, curriculum development, and assessment.
• Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to law.
• Schedule two office hours per week for student availability, if applicable.
• Maintain communication with the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Education regarding any course or student issues.
• Perform other similar duties as assigned.

Benefits

• generous vacation and paid time off as applicable (including civic engagement days)
• up to an 11% 403(b) Retirement Plan match with immediate vesting
• remote and flexible work options for many roles
• exceptional medical plans include domestic partner and fertility assistance
• award-winning A Healthier U wellness program
• free tuition for themselves and their dependents for Drexel degree programs, certification, and non-certification programs
• Drexel also participates in a tuition exchange program for dependents with other higher education institutions

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees