Description:
Jacksonville University is a premier private institution in northeast Florida. Founded in 1934, JU offers more than 100 majors, minors, and programs with over 2,000 undergraduate students and 1,000 graduate students.The Jacksonville University College of Law is located in downtown Jacksonville, in a riverfront setting within easy reach of the Atlantic Ocean. Jacksonville is a vibrant, growing, and beautiful city with excellent opportunities for outdoor recreation.Duties/Responsibilities:
- Prepare for your course, which includes preparing the syllabus to be approved by the Associate Dean of Academic & Faculty Affairs, selecting teaching materials, selecting textbooks, preparing course materials and assessments/exams, and developing lesson plans.
- Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning.
- Teach the assigned course(s) using pedagogical and other teaching methods fairly and effectively
- Track student attendance and refer students to the Associate Dean of Academic & Faculty Affairs if required for attendance and/or performance issues.
- When appropriate, use the institution's learning management platform (Blackboard) to post assignments, syllabi and other reference materials, and to communicate with students.
- Read submitted student work and assessments/exams and provide written comments to students in a timely manner to provide feedback on performance.
- Establish and meet with students during “office hours” to provide individualized direction and assessment of progress.
- In order to ensure the proper number of teaching hours is completed, work with Associate Dean
- Academic & Faculty Affairs to schedule make-up classes for any cancelled classes.
- Grade all mid-term and final exam papers/exams, and other assessments as appropriate and in accordance with the College of Law's rules and submit those grades per timelines established by the Associate Dean of Academic & Faculty Affairs.
- Review student-completed course evaluations to analyze student perceptions of your teaching and to provide insight into possible teaching improvements.
- Adhere to all Jacksonville University and College of Law policies.
- Complete all employment documentation and any required trainings.
Required Skills/Abilities:
Education, Certificates, Licenses, & Experience
- Hold a J.D. from an ABA accredited institution.
- Five years post-J.D. work experience in legal practice or related field.
- Prior teaching experience is preferred, but not required. Candidates must, however, demonstrate evidence of teaching potential.
- In-person teaching is the default form of instruction.
