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Touro University

Private Jewish university in New York, NY

Assistant Professor of Legal Process

Higher Education FacultyConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeGreat Falls, MT, USANo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school is required.
  • Preference is given to candidates with both legal practice and teaching experience.
  • Candidates must be committed to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring students.
  • Candidates must have an established record or promise of excellence in teaching legal research and writing.
  • Candidates must be proficient in teaching in and managing a virtual classroom.
  • Candidates must be proficient in, or able to become proficient in, using advanced technology tools in in-person and virtual classrooms.
  • Candidates must be able to make decisions and solve problems.
  • Candidates must be able to resolve conflicts and negotiate with others.
  • Candidates must update and use relevant knowledge.
  • Candidates must demonstrate interpersonal skills in communications with supervisors, peers, and subordinates.
  • Candidates must demonstrate organizational skills, including scheduling events.
  • Candidates must perform faculty administrative responsibilities.
  • Candidates must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.
  • Candidates must have knowledge of Canvas.
  • Candidates must have knowledge of Zoom and other online communication tools.
  • The role requires extensive computer use and extensive time sitting and standing.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and teach graduate law student courses in a physical classroom and/or a virtual classroom.
  • Prepare course materials, including syllabi, assessments, final examinations, assignments, and handouts.
  • Grade student assessments in a timely manner.
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours to advise and assist students.
  • Stay current in and continually improve teaching skills and expertise in the subjects taught.
  • 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 the wider community.
  • Engage in the intellectual life of the Law Center, including significant service to the Law Center.
  • Participate on faculty committees.
  • Attend faculty meetings and Law Center events.
  • Participate in service outside the Law Center, as appropriate to the position.
  • Travel for conferences and professional development.

About the Company

Touro University

Private Jewish university in New York, NY

Touro University is a private, nonprofit institution in New York with undergraduate, graduate and professional education rooted in Jewish scholarship and service to the wider community. Its schools teach liberal arts, business, technology, education, law and Jewish studies, alongside medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other health professions. The Lander Colleges accommodate Jewish religious commitments, while other divisions serve a broader mix of learners and its network includes affiliated medical schools in other states. Academic programs combine classroom learning with research, clinical training and professional practice. Chartered in 1970, Touro opened to students in 1971 and has its headquarters in New York, New York.

Company size
1,001-5,000
Company stage
Not listed
Total funding
Not listed
Headquarters
New York, NY
Founded
1971

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