Adjunct Faculty (J.D. Program) Shepard Broad College of Law

Adjunct Faculty (J.D. Program) - Shepard Broad College of Law Nova Southeastern University - 3.8 Fort Lauderdale, FL Job Details 1 day ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Law office Bar Full Job Description We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University! Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

Primary Purpose:

Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law is seeking applications from qualified individuals to teach in its J.D., B.S., M.S., and LL.M. programs. In particular, there are current needs in the following experiential courses: Civil Pre-Trial Practice Interview and Counseling Appellate Practice Workshop Law Office Management Intellectual Property Licensing Experiential workshops are hands-on small workshops that involve "substantial experience not involving an actual client that is reasonably similar to the experience of a lawyer advising or representing a client or engaging in other lawyering tasks." As such, workshops do not involve substantial lecturing or include a final exam. Instead, they include practice-based projects continuously throughout the course, in which the faculty member provides meaningful timely feedback to students to ensure their learning.

Job Category:

Exempt Hiring Range:

Pay Basis:

Annually Subject to Grant Funding?

No Essential Job Functions:

Teach J.D. experiential workshop for a full semester in accordance with the academic calendar Participate in training sessions as may be required by the law school Attend meetings with administrators Complete course syllabi by the required deadlines Timely grade all assignments and complete evaluations and include meaningful feedback throughout the semester and upon completion of the course Respond to student questions in a timely fashion Submit grades within the scheduled time frame Complete all administrative requirements, including, but not limited to, taking attendance, completing roster reconciliation forms, submitting book orders, etc.

Job Requirements:

5 or more years of legal practice experience (which may include judicial clerkships).

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Required Certifications/Licensures:

Licensed member in good standing of the United States Bar Association.

Required Education:

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved law school or the equivalent degree from a foreign country. Major (if required:

Required Experience:

Preferred Qualifications:

Is this a safety sensitive position? No Background Screening Required?

No Pre-Employment Conditions:

Sensitivity Disclaimer:

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.