Assistant or Associate Professor School of Legal Studies

Job Type Full-Time

Location 1 College Circle, Bangor, ME

Department Paralegal Mngmt (1142)

Closing Date Continuous

The School of Legal Studies in the College of Business at Husson University invites applications for an Assistant Professor or Associate Professor (dependent upon qualifications) of Legal Studies to begin in Spring 2027 on the Bangor campus. The primary responsibility of all full-time faculty of the University is the scholarly teaching of students in the courses and sections that are assigned. The successful candidate must demonstrate an ongoingcommitment to quality teaching, and professional service, as wellas excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

He or she willbe expected to deliver experiential and applied learning to students. All course delivery and assessment data will be aligned and collected in accordance with Husson University standards.

Courses will be taught in face-to-face classrooms, hybridenvironments, and via online delivery. The candidate will remain current and pursue scholarship in his/her field of study as well as participate in committees and other forms of service to the institution. Additionally, this faculty will advise students regarding a variety of career goals and courses.

Teaching:

• Teach 24 credits per academic year.
• Courses taught may include but are not limited to undergraduate courses in:
  Introduction to Legal Studies, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Family Law, Legal Research and Writing, Advanced Legal Writing, other areas of civil and criminal law, and other coursesin the applicant's area of professional expertise; and graduate courses in legal studies, legal research, and other courses in the applicant's area of professional expertise.
• Instruct and assist in the growth and success of a diverse population of students through careful preparation of course materials, effective teaching methodologies, and informed criticalfeedback on assignments and discussions.
• Prepare course materials and use appropriate teachingtechniques which may include but are not limited to deliveringlectures, leading discussions, and conducting experiential learning opportunities in face-to-face classes, hybrid environments, andonline through Canvas.
• Deliver experiential and applied learning to students whileincorporating the technology available on campus.
• Contribute to the development and revision of course content and instructional materials, textbook and equipment selection, and assessment strategies.
• Align all course delivery and collect assessment data in accordance with Husson University standards.
• Learn and apply emerging technologies and advances as necessary to perform duties in an efficient, organized, and timely manner.
• Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to areas of assignment.

Scholarship and Professional Activity:

• Remain current in areas of expertise through continual studyand scholarship in discipline and through involvement in professional organizations.
• Provide assistance with curriculum development.

Service:

• Participate in School, College, and University meetings,retreats, committees, and activities (open house, and/or student recruitment projects).
• Create and maintain community relations.
• Follow the policies and procedures outlined in the Faculty Handbook

Advising:

• Advise students in the College of Business according to the Husson University Advising Manual.
• Work with students and employers in professional settings,internships, and similar work-related situations as needed.
• Employ University retention strategies.
• Maintain weekly office hours to meet with students regardingclasswork, course registration, program declaration, and career preparation.
• The Assistant or Associate Professor will be provided with the necessary training and supportive supervision to help them succeed and become part of a vigorous learning environment.

Education:

• The successful candidate will hold a Juris Doctor (JD) or  Legal Studies or other doctorate in a closely related field froman accredited institution.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching with specific knowledge andability to teach undergraduate courses in legal research…