University of North Texas System - Dallas, TX
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About the position
The UNT-Dallas College of Law welcomes applications from experienced attorneys who are interested in serving as Faculty Adjunct Assistants to assist the Full Time Professor in teaching Client Interviewing and Counseling or Negotiation and Conflict Management courses during the Spring 2025 semester. The appointment will be as Faculty Assistant/Adjunct Faculty to assist in teaching Client Interviewing and Counseling and/or Negotiation and Conflict Management by leading small groups of students through interviewing or negotiation simulations. Classes will be delivered in person at the UNT Dallas College of Law downtown location. Client Interviewing and Counseling sessions will meet on Thursday afternoons from 2:30-4:30 pm starting near the end of January and concluding in late April for approximately 10 sessions. Negotiation and Conflict Management will meet on Wednesday nights from 6:00 pm-8:00 pm starting around the end of January and concluding at the end of April for approximately 10 sessions. Adjunct Faculty will work in pairs to lead/coach small groups of students through either interviewing simulations or negotiation simulations that are created and/or provided by the Assistant Professor of the Course. Adjunct Professors do not create/design any aspect of the course but are responsible for grading the simulations and coaching the students. Multiple positions may be available for both time frames, although there are considerably more slots for the Client Interviewing and Counseling course.
Responsibilities
- Assist in teaching Client Interviewing and Counseling and/or Negotiation and Conflict Management courses.
- Lead small groups of students through interviewing or negotiation simulations.
- Grade student simulations and provide coaching.
- Follow the instructional and curricular practices of the College of Law.
Requirements
- J.D. degree from an accredited institution.
- Licensed to practice law in the State of Texas and in good standing.
- At least 5 years of practice experience.
- Superb academic and professional qualifications.
- Demonstrated ability to achieve excellence in teaching and mentoring students.
- Commitment to the goals of the College of Law and its curricular and instructional methods.
Benefits
- Salary: $1,500 per course.
