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What they do
A Law Professor teaches national and regional legislative ideas and truths, as well as the methods used in practicing various forms of law to students through a combination of classroom instruction, field experience, and assignments at colleges, trade schools or other institutes. May assist or lead in the creation of the curriculum to be taught. In addition to instruction, they may assist or lead in research initiatives relating to their field. In some cases, law professors will perform legal services.
$92,909 / year median in New York
+15% projected growth
Job Description
- Prepares and delivers lectures to law students.
- Supervises and grades students' work.
- Prepares course materials such as syllabi, homework assignments, tests, handouts, etc.
- Maintains office hours in order to advise and assist students.
- Participates in assessment activities and curriculum development for law courses.
- Collaborates with colleagues to address teaching issues. Qualifications
- J.D.
- Significant teaching experience
- Excellent communication skills and English proficiency
- Interprets the meaning of information
- Ability to make decisions and solve problems
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Excellent organization skills Maximum Salary USD $7,800.