"Part-Time Teaching Faculty, School Law"

Company:

City University of Seattle

Job Location:

Bellevue

Category:

Law and Legal Studies

Type:

Adjunct/Part-Time

Company Description:

City University of Seattle (CityU) is a distinguished and comprehensive private nonprofit university and an affiliate of National University. We serve students regionally, nationally, and globally, reaching across borders to impart knowledge and empower individuals. With a focus on adult learners and online students, we provide flexible, accessible programs tailored to meet the needs of the modern learner. Offering over 60 academic degree programs, we are committed to expanding our student's knowledge, skills, and possibilities. Our mission is deeply rooted in the belief that education can improve lives. We invite you to join us in our commitment to fostering community, promoting diversity, and providing an environment where every student can thrive and achieve their educational goals.

Job Description:

City University of Seattle School of Education and Leadership is seeking a qualified Associate Faculty to teach a course on School Law.

Course Summary:

EEA 524 School Law (3 graduate credits)

This course examines the legal role, responsibility, and authority of school leaders. The leader is responsible for the rights of students, parents, and personnel; responsibilities of school personnel regarding child abuse and drug abuse; liabilities, negligence, and torts; laws governing handicapped and special needs students and personnel; equity and nondiscrimination; public disclosure; certification and contracts; collective bargaining; and program management. The candidate builds capacity to apply legal regulations to the educational setting.

Part-time Teaching Faculty at City University of Seattle have three key responsibilities:

• Striving for excellence in teaching and learning.
• Fostering student development.
• Maintaining currency in their profession.

Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skills, and abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Master's degree in education or related fields.
• Minimum of three years of professional experience as a principal, program administrator, or superintendent.
• Demonstrated ability to provide a learning experience that links application with formal learning and adult learning theory.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented system and deal effectively with professional staff, faculty, and culturally diverse students.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret standard technical journals and documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from students, staff members, and Program Director.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products.
• Demonstrated expertise in a wide range of school law topics relevant to school, program, and district administration is desired.
• Experience using Brightspace Learning Management System (D2L) with templated course content is desired.
• Experience in higher education setting with a diverse, global audience is desired.

Additional Information:

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand, sit, talk, hear, and perform repetitive motions of the hands or wrists.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, grasp or handle, stoop or bend, and reach.

Working Conditions:

The working conditions described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Work is performed indoors in a remote and online classroom setting.

Salary Information:

Part-time Teaching Faculty salary is based on the number of course credits and the number of students in class.

Application Instructions:

City University of Seattle accepts applications through this online process only. For consideration, please submit a complete application packet. A complete application includes the following:

• Completed Electronic Application Form
• Resume
• Cover Letter

Once you have created a profile, please remember to record your password. Responses will be sent to your Interview Exchange account if you use the 'Help Desk' feature. A hiring manager will contact candidates with qualifications and experience most aligned with current needs. Once the position is filled, you will see a status update in your account profile.

If you encounter technical problems while applying for a position, please use the 'Help Desk' feature in your Interview Exchange account to submit the issue to technical support. For non-technical issues or questions, please email employment@cityu.edu.

City University of Seattle is an equal opportunity employer and is continuously working to build a diverse faculty and staff. City University strongly encourages inquiries from all qualified individuals interested in becoming part of the CityU team, including women, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and members of visible minorities.

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