Adjunct Professor, Online Masters of Legal Studies (MLS)

Position Number : P1091W

P1091W

Position Title :

Adjunct Professor, Online Masters of Legal Studies (MLS)

Unit Mission Statement :

William & Mary Law School provides an exceptional education for tomorrow’s lawyers. As the nation’s first law school, we maintain an enduring tradition of intellectual and professional excellence.

We improve legal systems here and abroad through a commitment to the classroom, influential scholarship, and service to the public.

Our students become highly skilled advocates, ready to serve their clients and their communities with thoughtful engagement and unwavering integrity.

We recognize the challenges of our history and our responsibility to pursue the realization of justice through the rule of law.

Above all, we strive to be a diverse and close-knit community, inclusive in the broadest sense and defined by a shared commitment to the rigorous and open-minded study of the law.

Position Summary :

The William & Mary Law School is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty to teach one or more courses within the online Master of Legal Studies (M.L.S.) program.

Adjunct faculty serve a vital role within the Law School and are valued members of the community. Under the guidance of the Assistant Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs, adjunct faculty design and teach courses, facilitate course activities, provide students with timely feedback, and grade assignments and exams.

Adjunct faculty are provided with professional learning opportunities and are invited to attend on-campus events.

Adjunct duties include :

• Prepare the syllabus and, with the support of Instructional Designers, update the relevant course modules as needed.
• Use the learning management system (Blackboard).
• Work within William & Mary specific online policies and procedures.
• Review course content, activities, and assignments prior to the term start date.
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines.
• Provide students with timely and specific feedback.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner and no later than by the deadline set by the law school.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Offer weekly office hours for individual or group consultation.
• Submit final grades according to William & Mary policy and the individual program calendars.
• Submit end-of-semester feedback and reflection form.
• Maintain frequent and open communication with William & Mary faculty and staff through email, mail, telephone, and any other medium deemed appropriate.

Required Qualifications :

Please make sure your cover letter and CV or resume clearly indicate how you meet the following required qualifications :

• Master’s degree, Juris Doctor or equivalent, or other graduate degree directly related to the discipline from an accredited college or university.
• Expertise and relevant professional and / or instructional experience in general law education, compliance law, finance law, environmental law, healthcare law, or technology law (including AI and privacy).
• Previous experience providing instruction to adult learners in an academic or corporate setting.
• Demonstrated communication and collaboration skills.

Preferred Qualifications :

Please make sure your cover letter and CV or resume clearly indicate whether you meet any of the preferred qualifications :

• Other doctoral degree directly related to the discipline.
• Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
• Previous teaching experience at the graduate level.
• Computer proficiency and experience using Blackboard or other online learning platforms.

Conditions of Employment :

This is a part-time position paid semi-monthly over the term of the course. This position is not benefit-eligible.

This position is restricted to a specified term.

Department :

3N1000 Law School Faculty Operations

Location : William & Mary

William & Mary

Job Open Date : 07 / 09 / 2024

07 / 09 / 2024

Review Begin Date : 07 / 23 / 2024

07 / 23 / 2024

Job Close Date : 06 / 30 / 2025

06 / 30 / 2025

Open Until Filled :

Employment Category :

Adjunct

Special Application Instructions :

A CV and cover letter are required.

Background Check Statement :

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment.

Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement :

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university.

The university is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits Summary Statement :

Our adjunct employees enjoy many university benefits such as, participation in a supplemental savings plan for retirement, professional development, and wellness benefits.

All employees have access to fitness facilities on campus. Staff members also have access to the university libraries, and much more.