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Job description
Overview
Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center is expanding its footprint and seeking applicants for two Legal Process (Legal Research and Writing) faculty its nationally recognized FlexTime JD Program at its new Great Falls, Montana campus starting in July 2027. Legal Process is a six-credit first-year course. Students receive three credits in the fall semester and three credits in the spring semester. In addition to the standard focus on predictive writing in the fall and persuasive writing in the spring, students are introduced to client interviewing. Touro's innovative FlexTime JD Program is a blend of in-person instruction (required only on Sundays) with online asynchronous coursework completed during the week. The program is specifically designed to meet students where they are, breaking down geographic and scheduling barriers. It provides students who may not be able to step away from existing careers and family obligations an opportunity to earn a law degree.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Prepare and teach graduate law student courses in a physical classroom and/or a virtual classroom
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, assessments, final examinations, assignments, and handouts
Timely grade student assessments
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students
Stay current in and continually strive to improve teaching skills and expertise in the subjects that they teach
Stay informed of changes in the law and pedagogical practices in legal research and writing
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
Engage in legal research and produce legal scholarship, as appropriate to the position
Commit to service to legal education and to the wider community
Engage in the intellectual life of the Law Center, which includes significant service to the Law Center
Participate on faculty committees
Attend faculty meetings and Law Center events
Participate in service outside the Law Center, appropriate to the position
Qualifications
Education/Experience
Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
Preference for both legal practice and teaching experience
Commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students
An established record or promise of excellence in teaching legal research and writing.
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students
Proficiency teaching in and managing a virtual classroom
Proficiency in or ability to become proficient in utilizing advanced technology tools in in-person and vitual classrooms
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Resolves conflicts and negotiates with others
Updates and uses relevant knowledge
Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills in communications with supervisors, peers, and subordinates
Displays excellent organizational skills including scheduling of events
Performs faculty administrative responsibilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
Knowledge of Canvas
Knowledge of Zoom and other online communication tool
Travel
Travel for conferences and professional development
Working Conditions
Extensive Use of Computers
Extensive time sitting and standing
Maximum Salary
USD $100,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $90,000.00/Yr.
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Worksite address
great falls, MT, 59404, US
Who can apply
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