Part-Time Faculty - Legal Foundations; JDi Residency and LCR courses; JDr

Part‑Time Faculty – Legal Foundations (JDi Residency) and LCR courses (JDr)

Job Title:

Part-Time Faculty – Legal Foundations (JDi Residency) and LCR courses (JDr)

Location:

Campus

Commitment to On‑Campus

Experience:

Syracuse University is committed to delivering an exceptional student experience through vibrant, engaged campus communities. This position is based at the above campus location and requires regular in-person presence to support our students, collaborate with colleagues, and contribute to our thriving academic environment. Remote work arrangements are limited in accordance with University policy.

Pay Range: $1,840 per credit hour

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hours:

As determined by Associate Dean for Research and Faculty Affairs. Office hours required.

Job Type: Part-time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Unionized Position Code:
Not Applicable

The College of Law is seeking a part‑time instructor to teach one or more sections of the following:

• Legal Foundations:
  This is the first residential course in the online JD program. It is a two‑credit course designed to prepare students to study law. The course will introduce students to the American legal system, build a foundational understanding of the basic framework of legal and lawmaking institutions, and help prepare them to succeed in their legal studies.
• Legal Communications and Research courses:
  These courses introduce first‑year students to the fundamentals of legal research, writing, and advocacy.

• Excellent academic record and hold a JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Preferred post‑JD experience and credentials should include significant legal practice in diverse areas of law.
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent classroom teaching is required. Prior law school teaching is strongly preferred.
• Ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and community members from different backgrounds.

• Strong research and writing skills are necessary for this position.
• Provide detailed feedback on student assignments, prepare classes, and work on projects and other student assignments as needed.

• Order the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Prepare lectures, projects and other student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meet all designated class periods.
• Submit completed mid‑semester progress reports and final grades according to the College of Law and University regulations.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.

Not Applicable

Not Applicable

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume/curriculum vitae, cover letter, reference list and a writing sample.

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