About the Opportunity
Job Description
Northeastern University School of Law Department of Online and
Hybrid Programs seeks part-time lecturers to teach and/or develop
asynchronous online courses in our graduate law programs.
The Master of Legal
Studies (MLS) Program is designed for non-lawyer
professionals working in highly regulated industries. Our focus
areas include, but are not limited to, Legal Studies, Employment
Law, Health Law, Business Law, Public Policy, and Intellectual
Property. Courses in this program are 7 to 8 weeks long (half a
semester).
The Online Master of Laws (LLM)
Program (
Program
Website) offers courses in general LLM curriculum
(including bar preparation), International Business Law, and
Intellectual Property Law. This program is designed for
foreign-trained attorneys seeking to practice law in the United
States, as well as U.S. JD holders interested in specialized legal
fields. Courses in this program run for a full semester, 14
weeks.
Instructors may be engaged in course development, teaching, or
both. Those who develop courses typically teach them upon
completion.
Candidates should indicate in their cover letter which program(s)
they are interested in teaching for (MLS, LLM, or both), as well as
any relevant teaching experience (both on-ground and online).
Applicants will also be required to select their program preference
within the application form.
This is a pooled posting; applications will be reviewed on an
as-needed basis.
Questions? Please reach out to Dan Urman at
[contact details available in the full listing].
Responsibilities:
- Courses are asynchronous (not live), but instructors must be
available for virtual office hours and student meetings via phone
or video conferencing.
- Faculty are to prepare course content prior to the assigned
teaching term, this could mean updating case studies, recording
short introductory videos, updating due dates and more.
- Instructors who develop courses are typically expected to teach
them upon completion.
- Faculty are to provide detailed feedback on all student
assignments each week, and engage students through announcements,
discussion boards and live video check-ins.
- Faculty are required to enter final grades by the final grade
deadline outlined by the Office of the University Registrar.
Qualifications:
- A Juris Doctor (JD) is required; however, candidates with a PhD
will also be considered.
- Previous experience in online teaching and course development
is preferred.
- A strong record of academic and professional achievement,
including expertise and experience in the field of law for which
you are applying (MLS/Online LLM), is required.
Documents to Submit:
To apply, please submit the following documents:
- Resume/CV
- Cover letter (must specify interest in MLS, LLM, or both, as
well as any relevant teaching experience, both on-ground and
online)
- List of references
Pay Transparency:
$2,654 - $3,261 per credit for online courses
Position Type
Academic
Additional Information
Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work
experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit
eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid
time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as
well as commuting & transportation. Visit
https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for
more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive
consideration for employment without regard to race, religion,
color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability
status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable
law.
Pay Range:
The rate per credit is $2,654.00 - $3,261.00.
To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Part-Time-Lecturer--MLS-OLLM-Program--School-of-Law_R142883
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