Part-Time Lecturer, MLS/OLLM Program, School of Law

Northeastern University•Boston, MA

36d•$2,654 - $3,261•Remote

About The Position

Northeastern University School of Law Department of Online and Hybrid Programs seeks part-time lecturers to teach and/or develop asynchronous online courses in our graduate law programs. The Master of Legal Studies (MLS) Program is designed for non-lawyer professionals working in highly regulated industries. Courses in this program are 7 to 8 weeks long. The Online Master of Laws (LLM) Program offers courses in general LLM curriculum, International Business Law, and Intellectual Property Law. This program is designed for foreign-trained attorneys seeking to practice law in the United States, as well as U.S. JD holders interested in specialized legal fields. Courses in this program run for a full semester, 14 weeks. Instructors may be engaged in course development, teaching, or both. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter which program(s) they are interested in teaching for (MLS, LLM, or both), as well as any relevant teaching experience. This is a pooled posting; applications will be reviewed on an as-needed basis.

Requirements

A Juris Doctor (JD) is required; however, candidates with a PhD will also be considered.
A strong record of academic and professional achievement, including expertise and experience in the field of law for which you are applying (MLS/Online LLM), is required.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in online teaching and course development is preferred.

Responsibilities

Courses are asynchronous (not live), but instructors must be available for virtual office hours and student meetings via phone or video conferencing.
Prepare course content prior to the assigned teaching term, this could mean updating case studies, recording short introductory videos, updating due dates and more.
Instructors who develop courses are typically expected to teach them upon completion.
Provide detailed feedback on all student assignments each week, and engage students through announcements, discussion boards and live video check-ins.
Enter final grades by the final grade deadline outlined by the Office of the University Registrar.