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Part-Time Faculty: Department of Justice and Law in the College of Arts and Sciences Fall 2023

Employer
Quinnipiac University
Location
Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT

Job no: 495133
Work type: Part-time
Campus: Mount Carmel - Hamden, CT
Categories: Faculty

Overview:

The Legal Studies program, part of the Department of Justice and Law in the College of Arts and Sciences at Quinnipiac University seeks highly qualified applicants who are committed to excellence in teaching for part-time faculty openings for the Fall 2023 semester.

At this time, the Legal Studies program is seeking part-time faculty to teach Legal Research and Writing I and Legal Research and Writing II. These two courses focus on teaching students how to reason through a legal problem, how to thoroughly research the legal issues presented, and how to present solutions in the appropriate type of legal writing.

About the School/Program:

The breadth of programs offered in the College of Arts and Sciences provides the traditional strengths of a liberal arts education, with a focus on cultivating the intellectual and practical skills that students need for their personal and professional lives. The College of Arts and Sciences offers undergraduate majors in behavioral neuroscience, biochemistry, biology, chemistry, criminal justice, economics, English, game design and development, gerontology, history, independent majors, interdisciplinary studies, law in society, mathematics, philosophy, political science, psychology, sociology, Spanish language and literature, and theater.

In addition, the College of Arts and Sciences offers 31 undergraduate minors (including a minor in Italian), a MS in Molecular and Cell Biology and the additional accelerated undergraduate/graduate programs: 3+1 and 4+1 BS/MS programs in Molecular and Cell Biology, 3+3 BA or BS/JD degree, 3+1 BA in Theater/MBA, and 3+2 BA or BS/MSW. Students can also complete a 5-year BA/BS and MA in Teaching in the following secondary education fields: Biology, English, History, Math and Spanish.

About Quinnipiac:

Quinnipiac is a private, coeducational, nonsectarian institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 7,000 full-time undergraduate and 3,000 graduate and part-time students in 100 degree programs through its Schools of Business, Communications, Education, Engineering, Health Sciences, Law, Medicine, Nursing and College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac consistently ranks among the top regional universities in the North in U.S. News & World Report’s America’s “Best Colleges” issue. Quinnipiac also is recognized in Princeton Review’s “The Best 380 Colleges.” Quinnipiac has been named a “Great College to Work For” as determined by a comprehensive industry survey. For more information, please visit www.qu.edu. An education at Quinnipiac embodies the University’s commitment to preparing graduates for 21st century careers and citizenship, creating an inclusive, excellence-driven community, nurturing and positively impacting internal, local and global communities and fostering lifelong connections and success. The University believes in educating a diverse student body to become valued and contributing members of their communities through vital and purposeful educational programs. Students engage with real-world issues through practice and considering different perspectives. The University’s innovative curriculum further prepares undergraduate and graduate students to understand their roles and responsibilities as members of the Quinnipiac community as well as the larger national and global communities.

Responsibilities:

As noted above, we are seeking instructors for the legal research and writing courses central to the Law in Society major, as well as the Legal Studies certificate minor.

In fall 2023 these courses are being offered as follows: LE 211 on T/Th from 9:30-10:45am, as an on-line class; LE 211 on T/Th from 12:30-1:45 as an on-ground class; and LE 212 on T/Th from 3:30-4:45pm as an on-ground class.

Applicants make apply to teach any or all of these three classes.

Education and Qualifications:

  • A J.D. degree from an accredited law school is required.
  • The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate competence in teaching legal research and writing.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Quinnipiac University is considering only those applicants who have valid authorization to work in the United States. Quinnipiac University does not sponsor employment based visas for this position.

TO APPLY:

Applications must be submitted electronically and include a cover letter indicating which course(s) you are interested in teaching, curriculum vitae or resume including details of teaching experience, scholarship achievements and applied experience; a statement of teaching philosophy and a summary of teaching effectiveness on-site and on-line, and the names and contact information for three references on the application form. Reference letters and formal teaching evaluations will only be required at the interview stage.

Consideration of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Quinnipiac University has a strong commitment to the principles and practices of diversity and inclusion throughout the University community and welcomes candidates who enhance that diversity.

Quinnipiac University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Note to Faculty/Staff Applicants Only:If a final candidate is a current or previous Quinnipiac employee, the hiring manager must obtain a reference check from the candidate’s current or former manager before making an offer of employment. If the candidate's current or most-recent Quinnipiac supervisor is unavailable, the hiring manager should contact Talent Acquisition for assistance in determining the appropriate alternate contact:

Advertised: April 25, 2023 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: Open until filled

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