Part-time Faculty, Pre-Law and Paralegal

National University•San Diego, CA

40d•$27 - $29•Hybrid

About The Position

National University is seeking part-time Pre-Law and Paralegal Studies faculty for its JFK School of Law. The role involves teaching doctrinal and practice-oriented courses, engaging with students remotely, conducting online synchronous class sessions, providing feedback on student work, and ensuring academic quality and student success. The university is a veteran-founded, nonprofit institution dedicated to providing accessible higher education to adult learners.

Requirements

Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school (ABA preferred).
Minimum of five years of legal practice experience.
Proficiency in the use of technology in the delivery of education.

Nice To Haves

Teaching experience with favorable student evaluations, preferably in the areas of legal research and writing, criminal law, and legal technology, however, all legal subject areas will be considered.
Experience with online teaching and the systems that support it.
Curriculum development experience.

Responsibilities

Teach live, synchronous online class sessions.
Provide substantive, timely feedback to students on various assessment activities.
Maintain a positive, safe and inclusive student-centric learning environment.
Complete required tasks by the stated deadlines (e.g., final grades, assessment, grading rubrics, input for grade appeals, etc.).
Provide feedback to the Academic Program Director regarding necessary updates or improvements to course content.
Identify at-risk students and collaborate with student services to provide support as needed.
Maintain appropriate professional training and/or scholarly activities, where applicable.
Perform other duties as assigned.