Professor of Legal Practice

POSITION:

(FT) – Professor of Legal Practice

Multiple open-rank positions:
Professor of Legal Practice - Wilmington University School of Law.

The Wilmington University School of Law seeks to fill up to four (4) positions to teach primarily first and second year required bar tested subjects and to start in the AY  academic year. The School of Law welcomes applications from lawyers, judges, and faculty who are interested in serving as a Professor of Legal Practice. This position is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position.

The successful candidate will be expected to achieve excellence in teaching and service to the School of Law. Immediate needs are identified in the following subjects:
Civil Procedure;
Contracts;
Constitutional Law;
Legal Writing, Professional Responsibility;
Property;
Sales and Leases;
Torts; and Wills, Trusts and Estates. Candidates with expertise or interest in teaching multiple subjects are desired.

The Wilmington University School of Law provides broad access to affordable legal education within a student-centered culture.

The School of Law’s goals include:

• Hiring faculty chosen for their experience, commitment to excellence in teaching, and dedication to making a difference in the lives of their students.
• Enrolling students who reflect the communities they will serve in Delaware and nationally.
• Offering course schedules and curricula that have been crafted to maximize the benefits for students who may be balancing professional and personal commitments in addition to their legal studies.
• Providing an educational program focused on excellence in developing practice-related competencies through a curriculum mapped to those competencies and using best instructional practices.
• Bridging the gap between theory and practice through externships that provide hands‑on opportunities to help practicing attorneys solve real challenges.
• Creating opportunities for our students by keeping them engaged.

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to the bar of any state.
• Strong academic and professional qualifications.
• Sufficient and high-quality practice experience to be a foundation for teaching in the School of Law’s educational program.
• Commitment to the goals of the School of Law and its curricular and instructional methods and goals.
• Understanding of the mission and values of Wilmington University.
• Strong communications skills.
• Excellent computer skills and the ability to use MS Office Software.
• Knowledge of various instruction strategies designed to meet the instructional objectives and add to student learning.
• Successful candidates must complete the online Wilmington University Teaching and Learning Training (Expectations and LMS) via the New Faculty Orientation-Part 1 and 2 after being hired.

• Teach up to five courses per academic year.
• Demonstrate the ability to achieve excellence in teaching and in guiding and mentoring students in their professional development.
• Follow the instructional and curricular practices of the School of Law, including use of the Canvas Learning Management System, learning outcomes, multiple assessments, and research and writing modules within a course, as appropriate, with support from other faculty as well as research librarians.
• Foster an inclusive environment for all students, faculty, and staff.
• Perform other duties which may be assigned by the Dean of the School of Law.

Classes are scheduled Monday – Thursday between the hours of 9:00 am – 9:35 p.m. All faculty should anticipate teaching both in the day and evening programs, as needed for course load. Faculty must maintain flexibility as to work schedule to meet the needs of the University and School of Law. Occasional weekends as needed for special events. Required to attend Graduation ceremonies, University-wide meetings, new student orientation, faculty and sub‑committee meetings and Professional Development Day events.

Wilmington University School of Law offers an excellent benefit package that includes Medical and…