Visiting Assistant Faculty Fellow- Commonwealth Law School
Visiting Assistant Faculty Fellow- Commonwealth Law School
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Widener University Commonwealth Law School is currently seeking a Visiting Assistant Faculty Fellow in the Commonwealth Law School. Reporting to Dean & Professor of Law andr douglas pond cummings this role will be a fulltime teaching position teaching primarily Legal Methods and potentially other designated courses.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):
Essential duties:
- Serve as an active member of the Widener Law Commonwealth faculty teaching two Legal Methods courses in the Fall semester and two Legal Methods courses in the Spring semester
- Meet with students during regularly scheduled office hours to provide feedback and guidance on course material
- Potentially develop and teach an additional course aside from Legal Methods in consultation with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs based on expertise of the Faculty Fellow
Secondary responsibilities:
- Eligible for Summer Research Grant and may engage in scholarship drafting and presentation during the academic year
- May be asked to serve on law school faculty committees
- May be invited to serve as a faculty advisor to student organizations
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):
Required:
- J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and/or PhD or its equivalent from a national or international University
- Undergraduate degree or its equivalent
Preferred:
- Law school teaching experience
- Legal practice experience
- Published scholarship in a related law field
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS:
- Widener Law Commonwealth enrolls students in an Evening Division program. Evening Division classes are scheduled in the evening between the hours of 5:25 pm and 10:05 pm
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty staff and students from a variety of backgrounds cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and can are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age color national origin race religion disability veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or status as a protected veteran.
Widener University an independent metropolitan doctoralintensive university connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching active scholarship personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester PA Wideners main campus is nestled between Philadelphia PA and Wilmington DE with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university please visit our website at .
EOE M/F/V/D
Employment Type
Grant
