Duties and Responsibilities:
The faculty member will be responsible for the following:
- Teaching Introduction to Lawyering classes, either through in-person or remote class sessions.
- Teaching twice a week during weeks when classes are scheduled for the day program, or if teaching in the weekend program, during each weekend session when classes are scheduled.
- Meeting with students in individual and joint conferences to discuss writing assignments and interactive skills exercises.
- Providing students with detailed written feedback on writing assignments and interactive skills exercises.
- Attending Introduction to Lawyering faculty meetings to prepare for upcoming classes and activities.
- Teaching several sessions at the Introduction to Lawyering Day at law school orientation.
- Meeting with students outside of class time and conferences as needed to discuss assignments and other law school topics.
- Working with the Director and other Lawyering faculty to create and revise the class exercises.
- Other assignments consistent with the needs of the program.
Most weeks the person in this position will be expected to come to the law school at least two days a week to teach classes, meet with students and faculty and fulfill other responsibilities, and will require several additional work hours from home. However, some weeks will require a more substantial time commitment.
Required Qualifications:
J.D.; Seton Hall seeks individuals with stellar legal writing, interpersonal, and practice skills. Candidates must have 3-5 years of practice experience and excellent academic records.
Desired Qualifications:
Teaching experience is preferred. Experience in higher education is a plus.
Salary Range:
Minimum pay is $1300 per credit.
Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt
Benefits Information:
For details about employee benefits, see: https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Seton Hall University offers supplemental retirement benefits.
Physical Demands:
General Office Environment
Special Instructions to Applicants:
Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO).
