Adjunct Faculty (IvyOnline) - Legal Studies
About The Position
Online Adjunct Faculty in Legal Studies are hired each semester on an as-needed basis. They create an online learning environment that helps students reach their goals and provide effective instruction and assessment within the framework of the provided primary course. Courses are taught completely online, primarily in 8-week formats and rarely in 16-week formats. Only candidates who will reside and work in Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, or Ohio will be considered. The role requires a strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction and credentials meeting the College’s faculty requirements. A qualified Legal Studies faculty member has an earned Juris Doctor degree from a regionally accredited institution and either professional licensure in the field or two years of directly related work experience. Unofficial transcripts are required with the application; official transcripts are required upon hiring. Previous online teaching experience is preferred. The selected candidate is subject to pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check, and any employment offer is contingent on the outcome. Responsibilities must be conducted in accordance with FERPA, applicable regulations, professional standards, and College policies. Other logically associated duties may be assigned.
Requirements
- Earned Juris Doctor degree from a regionally accredited institution.
- Professional licensure in the field or two years of directly related work experience.
- Strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to the area of instruction.
- Meet faculty credentials outlined in ASOM 7.1 for the specific area(s) of instruction.
- Unofficial transcripts are required as part of the application process; official transcripts are required upon hiring.
- Must reside and work from Indiana, Illinois, Kentucky, Michigan, or Ohio.
- Selected candidate must pass pre-employment background checks, including a criminal history check.
Nice To Haves
- Previous online teaching experience.
Responsibilities
- Facilitate student learning by delivering assigned classes in accordance with College policy and course objectives.
- Use available technology to enhance instructional methods.
- Supplement or alter lesson plans, assignments, tests, and materials where appropriate.
- Maintain accurate student records, grades, and other required documentation.
- Engage proactively and regularly with students in meaningful and productive ways that support learning and a positive student experience.
- Develop and implement teaching strategies focused on engaging online students in their learning.
- Interact professionally and cooperatively with students and co-workers, complying with College policies, guidelines, and expectations.
- Maintain a safe, quality online educational environment.
Benefits
- Access to a vision care plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses.
- Employee Assistance Program offering confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources at no cost.
- Employees can contribute pre-tax or post-tax dollars through payroll deduction to build retirement savings.
- Fee remission for employees, spouses, and legal dependents.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
