Professor of Practice - Legal Studies

Hamline University•Saint Paul, MN

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Division of Social Sciences at Hamline University in St. Paul, Minnesota, invites applicants for a full-time, non-tenure-eligible faculty position as a Professor of Practice in Legal Studies. Founded in 1854, Hamline was the first university in Minnesota and among the first coeducational institutions in the nation, providing a world-class education for undergraduate and graduate students. The university's faculty, staff, and students cultivate an ethic of civic responsibility, social justice, and inclusive leadership and service. The successful candidate will teach 7 courses per academic year within the undergraduate and graduate Legal Studies programs, including the Graduate Paralegal Certificate and the Master in the Study of Law. Courses are delivered in person, hybrid, and online in synchronous and asynchronous modalities. The Legal Studies program at Hamline combines a broad interdisciplinary focus with a depth of pre-professional skills needed for various law-related fields. Undergraduates have access to opportunities such as a Law and Society major and a Law School Early Admission program. The University serves approximately 1,800 undergraduate students and 800 graduate students and is committed to creating a diverse and collaborative community of learners dedicated to developing students' knowledge, values, and skills for successful lives of leadership, scholarship, and service. Hamline University is an Equal Opportunity employer and is especially interested in faculty candidates whose work and scholarship will enrich diversity and equality on campus.

Requirements

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
At least 3 years of experience practicing law (in any jurisdiction)
Experience working as a paralegal or supervising paralegals in a team environment
Teaching experience in a paralegal, legal studies, or law school setting
Familiarity with learning management systems (e.g. Canvas, Blackboard, etc.)

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in a variety of modalities and/or developing online courses in Canvas
Interest in emerging technologies, including Artificial Intelligence
Background, expertise, or interest in family law
Background, expertise, or interest in housing law
Background, expertise, or interest in pro bono legal services
Experience with and understanding of legal technology tools and the legal industry’s experience with Artificial Intelligence tools

Responsibilities

Teach 7 courses per academic year within the undergraduate and graduate Legal Studies programs, including the Graduate Paralegal Certificate and the Master in the Study of Law

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