Adjunct Faculty – Advanced Legal Writing Contract

Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit & Nationally!

Join our dynamic academic community as an adjunct faculty member and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. We’re seeking passionate educators who are committed to excellence in teaching and dedicated to student success. As an adjunct faculty member, you’ll have the opportunity to inspire and empower students, aligning your expertise with our institution’s mission to provide a student first learning experience! Join us in fostering innovation, diversity, and academic excellence as we work together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and communities.

Baker College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty – Advanced Legal Writing course to join our St Francis School of Law in California!

St. Francis School of Law is a 100% online four-year JD degree program that provides a rigorous, practical academic curriculum taught by experienced faculty in an interactive, state-of-the-art online learning environment. St Francis is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. St. Francis School of Law is a college owned by Baker College and all personnel information will come from Baker College.

This Adjunct Faculty position is for a legal writing professor who can teach basic computer-assisted legal research and writing. In the writing courses, students learn how to convey legal analysis of a problem in a written form that adheres to the conventions of the legal profession. Topics include sources of law and types of authority, secondary sources, case law, statutes, administrative regulations, legislative history, authority verification, and developing and implementing a successful legal research plan. In the Advanced Legal Writing course, students learn how to draft a trial level motion and an appellate brief and develop oral rhetorical skills, culminating with presentation of oral arguments in the final seminar.

The role involves teaching credits in alignment with the Faculty Workload Policy and revising, reviewing, or developing curriculum as necessary. Additionally, the position requires completing all mandatory professional development and training, as well as collecting and submitting the required assessment of student learning data. Participation in relevant campus and system committees, meetings, projects, and activities is also expected.

California Pay Transparency requires a pay range for all postings. The pay range for St. Francis School of Law adjunct faculty is $1,500 to $4,000 per course.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. Establishing robust external relationships to bolster Baker College’s vision and mission will also be a key responsibility. Join us in shaping the future of education and leadership.

The full position description is available for your review online – Adjunct Faculty

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