Adjunct, Political Science w​/Pre-Law Component

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Position:Adjunct, Political Science w/ Pre-Law Component

Location: Lincoln University, PA

Job :1260

# of Openings:1

Job Title:

Adjunct - Political Science with Pre-Law Component

Classification:
Faculty

Division:
Academic Affairs

Department:
Political Science Department

Location:

Lincoln University Main Campus

• We are seeking a candidate who can teach a variety of Pre-Law classes in person, such as POL 3010 – Race and American Law, POL 4000
  - Legal Problem Solving and Skills Development, and POL 4001
  - Supreme Court and Constitutional Law. The ability to also teach American National Government is preferred.
• Teach in-person undergraduate courses in specific content areas as assigned by the department chairperson.
• Prepares syllabi that meet department and university standards.
• Prepares meaningful classroom experiences, which include a variety of pedagogical strategies, including lectures, discussion, tests and exams.
• Compiles, administers, and grades examinations.
• Participates in assessment activities by submitting data of student learning outcomes in a timely fashion.
• In addition, all other relevant duties as assigned by the Chair.

• J.D. degree in related field required. J.D. / Ph.D. preferred.

• Some teaching experience as the instructor of record in an undergraduate/graduate institution is required.
• The candidate must be an Attorney at Law and conversant with law school admission requirements and how to prepare students for entry and success in law school.

• Must have a J.D.
• Must have teaching experience.
• Must be able to work with little or no supervision.
• Must be able to make decisions supporting the department’s mission and goals.
• Must have excellent communication skills, oral and written.
• Must have interpersonal skills, and the ability to work within a culturally diverse organization.
• Must have a high level of professional appearance and demeanor.
• Must have ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Work is primarily performed in a university campus environment and requires a flexible schedule including possible evening and weekend work. The employee is subject to inside environmental conditions, protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.

Moderate lifting up to 20 pounds as frequently as needed to move objects; dexterity to write and manipulate computer keyboard and mouse; ability to hear and speak clearly; and body mobility to stoop, kneel, and bend and reach.