Adjunct Faculty (Monterey On-Site Course)

Adjunct Faculty instruct students in a designated subject matter and work closely with the academics team on appropriate curriculum development and teaching methodology for the J.D. program. Primary essential functions are: (1) Working with our Academic Team to develop meaningful curriculum that follows our course learning objectives; (2) Mapping out weekly learning outcomes, reading assignments, learning opportunities, lectures, and assessment activities for each semester; (3) Preparing a syllabus that addresses the course learning outcomes, the semester schedule of reading and topics, grading policies and contact information; (4) Meeting with students in person or on Zoom each week for three hours a week in person or two hours per week on Zoom; (5) Respond to student emails and questions in a timely manner; (6) Utilize the law school's course management system to assess student development, deliver course content, and maintain accurate and timely student attendance records; (7) Implementing, assessing, evaluating and adjusting curriculum each semester in coordination with the Academic Team to improve student learning; (8) Writing and grading final examinations and submitting exam grades on time; (9) Stay informed of changes in the law and incorporate recent changes into their course curriculum. Adjunct faculty teaching bar tested subjects are also responsible for helping to best prepare our students for the California Bar Examination and the practice of law by: (1) Working with the Academic Team to assign and review MBEs for MBE-test subjects; (2) Assigning and providing feedback on practice essays for bar-tested subjects; (3) Assigning and reviewing skill-related assessment activities, such as case briefs, outlines, hypothetical responses, and memos; (4) Working with the Academic Team to stay current on best practices in student learning and assessment and implementing those practices in their courses. Adjunct faculty are expected to design, implement, review, and modify their course curriculum on a yearly basis to best improve student learning. Adjunct faculty report to the Dean of Academic Affairs, while working closely with their Campus Dean and the Academic Team to complete the job duties described above. Required Qualifications & Skills: (1) J.D. from an CA-accredited or ABA-accredited law school OR other appropriate degree/credential; and a record of academic and professional success. (2) Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills. (3) Ability to handle confidential information, exhibit good judgment, and exemplify professionalism while working with students, faculty, and staff. (4) Ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and administrators. (5) Ability to meet firm deadlines. (6) Proficiency with Microsoft Word and/or other similar programs. (7) Ability to learn and use course management software. Preferred Qualifications & Skills: (1) Admission to a state bar, preferably California. (2) At least 5 years of experience in education and /or law. (3) Practice experience in the subject matter. (4) Experience mentoring students or new attorneys. (5) Comfortable on Zoom (required if teaching online. Preferred if teaching on-site.) (6) Familiarity with Google Docs, Drive, Sheets, and Forms. (7) Familiarity with the format and subjects tested on the California Bar Exam. #J-18808-Ljbffr