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Job description
Adjunct Professor of Law
Position Title - Adjunct Professor of Law
Division - Provost
Major Department - College of Law & Public Service
Department - College of Law (Home Department)
Location - Ontario CA, College of Law
University Overview
Diversity Statement - The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.
Job Description - The University of La Verne is a private not-for-profit university founded in 1891 located in La Verne, California. The core values that we live by are Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning and Community and Civic Engagement. If you're passionate about these values, join us at the University of La Verne! This position is responsible for teaching and assessing law students in a subject matter of law in which he or she has significant professional experience. The College of Law has needs in all subject matter areas, including the foundational subject matter courses of Contracts, Civil Procedure, Torts, Property, Criminal Law, Constitutional Law, Writing, Evidence, Trial Advocacy, Business Organizations, Sales, Criminal Procedure, First Amendment, Professional Responsibility, Wills & Trusts, Intellectual Property, Real Estate Law, Products Liability, Administrative Law, Municipality Law, Mediation, Negotiations. The College of Law will also consider other elective subject matter proficiencies that may be of interest to students.
Responsibilities:
Instruct and assess students with respect to their study and learning in the particular subject matter course.
Counsel students and be available at times and through means that are reasonably assessable and convenient to students.
Teach both in traditional physical classroom spaces as well as in virtual classroom spaces.
Write, administer, assess and grade students in accordance with the College of Law's academic requirements and standards.
Stay current in and continually strive to improve their teaching skills and expertise in the subjects that they teach.
Stay informed of changes in the law and include in their courses a discussion of recent significant statutory changes and case law developments.
Required Qualifications:
Must be either admitted to the practice of law in a jurisdiction in the United States, be a judge of a United States court or a court of record in any jurisdiction of the United States, or be a graduate of a law school approved by the American Bar Association or accredited by the Committee.
Ability and willingness to learn University policies and procedures and implement and enforce those policies when chaperoning tournaments.
Preferred Qualifications:
Practice Experience in the subject matter is preferred
Benefits Summary:
Benefit Hub (discount perks)
Free Parking
Adjunct Faculty Development Funds
Staff discounted lunches at the Spot
10% off discount at the University of La Verne Bookstore and Graphics
Tuition Remission (Senior Adjuncts)
Contribution Retirement Plan (must meet hours) for Mandatory – Voluntary Contribution at anytime
Medical (must meet hours)
Utilize services offered at CTL and the wellness center.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.
Physical Demands Summary
Hiring Pay Rate
Hiring Salary Per Hiring Rank: - College of Law: $29.12
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number - AF024P
Job Open Date - 05/01/2020
Job Close Date
Open Until Filled - No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Advertising Summary
Posting Specific Questions
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Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Optional Documents
Transcripts
Letter of Recommendation 1
Letter of Recommendation 2
Letter of Recommendation 3
Student Evaluations
Worksite address
ontario, CA, 91764, US
Who can apply
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