Full-Time Faculty – Assistant or Associate Professor, Legal Studies

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Alabama, +13 more locations.

📋 Description

• Instruct a designated number of online-paced and/or self-paced courses.

• Facilitate student learning through prompt, meaningful engagement, clear communication, and constructive feedback.

• Assess student submissions fairly and consistently in accordance with academic standards and course learning objectives.

• Promote open inquiry and create an inclusive, respectful learning atmosphere for adult learners.

• Utilize professional development insights and assessment outcomes to enhance teaching effectiveness.

• Uphold the quality and relevance of an assigned curriculum portfolio.

• Ensure alignment of courses with program learning objectives, workforce and industry requirements, and relevant accreditation or licensure standards.

• Collaborate with instructional design, program, and assessment teams to design, develop, and update courses.

• Act as course manager for assigned courses.

• Leverage course and program assessment results for curriculum decisions and ongoing improvement.

• Provide leadership for the program, encompassing management, coordination, and support for programmatic accreditation needs as assigned.

• Mentor, coordinate, and support adjunct faculty.

• Engage in intentional professional development.

• Participate in faculty governance, committee responsibilities, and school and university initiatives.

• Contribute to the discipline or profession through involvement in professional organizations and conferences related to the role.

• Execute additional duties and projects as required.

• Travel to network with professional associations and partners and attend conferences.

⛳️ Requirements

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA-accredited law school, or an earned doctorate in a closely related discipline from an accredited institution.

• Active legal practice license, in good standing, in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.

• Recent experience in legal practice.

• At least 3 years of experience teaching in an online higher education setting.

• Proven expertise in creating and delivering up-to-date, market-relevant, and engaging curricula, assessments, and learning activities within an online-first Learning Management System (LMS).

• Active involvement in relevant professional and academic associations.

• Excellent organizational, communication, and collaboration abilities.

• Experience working in a remote setting.

• Evidence of scholarly, professional, or community engagement activities.

• Proven capability to manage, support, and train adjuncts in an online environment.

• Strong commitment to student-centered teaching and supporting a diverse population of adult learners.

• Experience utilizing data-informed strategies to enhance student success and retention.

• Ability to engage collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and professionals across various disciplines.

• Extensive experience with webinar and virtual meeting platforms.

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including PowerPoint, Excel, and Outlook.

• Familiarity with Salesforce CRM.

• Knowledge of social media platforms.

• Experience with collaboration and project management tools.

• Successful completion of a background check and criminal history review.

• Willingness to travel 5–10% of the time.

🏝️ Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage with spending account options.

• Options for remote work.

• Flexible scheduling.

• Generous paid time off, including holidays and a paid winter break.

• Life, disability, accident, legal, identity protection, and student debt support.

• 403(b) plan with a Roth option.

• Non-elective retirement contribution of 3% and up to 6% matching for a total employer contribution of 9%.

• Tuition discounts for employees and their families.

• Tuition Exchange program with other institutions.

• Employer eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

• Access to counseling services.

• Free subscription to Calm Health.

• Year-round wellness programs.