Education - General Attorney / Information Technology Attorney / Environmental and Land Use - General Attorney / Finance - General Attorney / Health Care - General Attorney in Williamsburg, VA

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Williamsburg, VA

Education - General Attorney / Information Technology Attorney / Environmental and Land Use - General Attorney / Finance - General Attorney / Health Care - General Attorney in Williamsburg, VA

Attorney

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Reputed Firm Hiring Adjunct Professor for Online Masters of Legal Studies Program

Salary Information:
- Paid semi-monthly over the term of the course
- Part-time position with no benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications

Job Title:
Adjunct Professor, Online Masters of Legal Studies (MLS)

Experience Information:
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- Expertise and relevant professional and/or instructional experience in general law education, compliance law, finance law, environmental law, healthcare law, or technology law (including AI and privacy)
- Previous experience providing instruction to adult learners in an academic or corporate setting

Department:
3N1000 Law School Faculty Operations

Location:
William & Mary

Position Summary:
- Recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty to teach one or more courses within the online Master of Legal Studies (.) program
- Serve as a valued member of the community
- Design and teach courses, facilitate course activities, provide students with timely feedback, and grade assignments and exams
- Professional learning opportunities and invited to attend on-campus events

Duties Include:
- Prepare syllabus and update course modules as needed with support from Instructional Designers
- Use the learning management system (Blackboard) and adhere to William & Mary online policies and procedures
- Review course content and activities before the term start date
- Meet designated course instruction guidelines
- Provide timely and specific feedback to students
- Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner and no later than the deadline set by the law school
- Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours
- Offer weekly office hours for individual or group consultation
- Submit final grades according to William & Mary policy and program calendar
- Maintain communication with William & Mary faculty and staff

Required Qualifications:
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- Expertise and relevant professional and/or instructional experience in specific areas of law
- Previous experience teaching adult learners
- Strong communication and collaboration skills

Preferred Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree directly related to the discipline
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching
- Previous teaching experience at the graduate level
- Computer proficiency and experience using Blackboard or other online learning platforms

Conditions of Employment:
- Part-time position paid semi-monthly over the term of the course
- Not benefit-eligible
- Restricted to a specified term

Application Process:
- Applicants must submit a CV and cover letter
- Background check required

Benefits:
- Participation in a supplemental savings plan for retirement
- Professional development opportunities
- Wellness benefits
- Access to fitness facilities and university libraries

Join our diverse and close-knit community at William & Mary and make a difference in the education of tomorrow's lawyers. Apply now for the position of Adjunct Professor for the Online Masters of Legal Studies program.