Adjunct Faculty, Legal, NW Houston (Hybrid)

Strayer Education, Inc.•Houston, TX

4d•$2,300 - $3,100•Hybrid

About The Position

Strayer University is seeking an Adjunct Faculty member to teach assigned undergraduate or graduate Legal courses in a hybrid format for the upcoming Winter quarter, starting January 4, 2027. The hybrid course includes 11 in-person sessions, each lasting two hours and held weekly at a scheduled time on a Strayer University campus; the remaining instruction is delivered asynchronously online. Faculty also maintain assigned office hours. Adjunct Faculty teach courses using a pre-designed curriculum and their professional expertise, while serving as coaches and mentors who support students with diverse learning styles and foster strong faculty-student relationships. They use technology and videos to enhance instruction and the curriculum, provide timely student feedback, establish clear evaluation standards, and use the online learning platform to support the online portion of the course. Faculty arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before weekly in-person sessions and follow University policies and procedures. Attendance at faculty meetings, workshops, or training may be required. The role requires weekly travel to the assigned location and may involve travel by plane, car, or metro. The work is performed in a typical office setting and involves computer use and mobility within the office, including movement between floors. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is unavailable. Expected starting pay is $2,300–$2,600 per online assignment per quarter and $3,000 per on-campus assignment per quarter. Course compensation currently ranges from $2,300 to $3,100, based on the number and type of courses taught. SEI offers a comprehensive benefits package to employees scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week.

Requirements

At least 5 years of professional experience in Law or Legal Studies.
Some professional experience in Business Law.
Juris Doctorate or Master of Laws degree.
Demonstrated knowledge of academic technology and academic evaluation.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint, and strong overall computer skills.
Strong oral presentation, planning, and course-objective organization skills.
Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Effective time-management skills.
Ability to travel weekly to required locations.
Ability to lift 25 pounds and move within an office, including between floors.
Ability to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available.
Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality.

Nice To Haves

A terminal degree, or progress toward a terminal degree.
Professional certification in the discipline specialty, if applicable.

Responsibilities

Teach assigned undergraduate or graduate Legal courses using the pre-designed curriculum and professional expertise.
Deliver instruction in person and asynchronously online as required by the hybrid course format.
Arrive on campus at least 30 minutes before the weekly in-person sessions.
Use technology, videos, and the online learning platform to enhance instruction and the student learning experience.
Maintain assigned office hours and be available to students by email, phone, and text.
Provide timely feedback to support students’ academic success.
Establish high standards and ensure students understand how they will be evaluated.
Adhere to University policies and procedures.
Attend faculty meetings, workshops, or training as required.