Description:
Brief Description of Duties:The Department of Business Management at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) seeks qualified adjunct faculty to teach BLAW 214 – Legal Environment of Business. This course introduces undergraduate business students to the legal principles and regulatory framework that affect business decision-making in the United States.
Adjunct faculty are expected to deliver high-quality in-person instruction, engage students in critical thinking, and assess student learning in alignment with departmental and university standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Teach undergraduate sections of BLAW 214 – Legal Environment of Business in person
- Prepare and deliver course lectures and instructional materials
- Develop and grade assignments, exams, and other assessments
- Hold regular office hours (in person or as otherwise assigned)
- Maintain accurate records of student attendance and grades
- Comply with university policies, academic integrity standards, and course reporting requirements
- Use the university's learning management system (Blackboard)
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited school of law
- At least one year of teaching experience in higher education
- Valid and active law license
- U.S. citizen or permanent resident (Green Card holder)
- Ability to teach assigned courses in person on campus
Information to Applicant
Condition of Employment: Temporary employment may be ended at anytime with or without cause.
Collective Bargaining Unit: Dependent upon certain criteria, this position may be eligible for representation and require payment of union fees through direct payroll deduction.
Employment Benefits: Due to the temporary nature of this appointment, this position is ineligible for benefits.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.
Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.
Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.
Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).
Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.