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Job description
Overview
Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center is expanding its footprint and seeking to outstanding applicants for several tenure/tenure-track appointments to its full-time faculty for its nationally recognized FlexTime JD Program at its new Great Falls, Montana campus starting in July 2027. The law school welcomes applications from candidates interested in teaching in the following areas: Civil Procedure, Contracts and Torts. 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
Prepare and teach graduate-level law student courses in a physical classroom and/or a virtual classroom as assigned and scheduled by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, assessments, final examinations, assignments, and handouts
Timely grade student assessments, exams, assignments, etc. and provide meaningful feedback to students
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students
Meet regularly with assigned student advisees
Maintain accurate student records
Maintain a regular physical presence at the Montana Law Center campus
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 remain current in recent statutory changes and caselaw developments
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
Engage in legal research and produce innovative legal scholarship
Engage in service to legal education and to the wider community
Engage in the intellectual life of the Law Center
Participate on faculty and University committees
Attend faculty meetings and Law Center and student events
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
Knowledge/Skills/Abilities
Excellent interpersonal skills in communications with supervisors, peers, subordinates, and students
Ability to resolve conflicts and negotiate with others
Excellent organizational skills
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 virtual classrooms
An established record or promise of legal scholarship
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook
Proficiency in Zoom and Canvas or similar LMS
Travel
Travel for conferences and professional development
Working Conditions
Extensive use of computers
Extensive time sitting and standing
Maximum Salary
USD $165,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $132,000.00/Yr.
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Worksite address
great falls, MT, 59404, US
Who can apply
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