Adjunct Lecturer, General Legal Studies Program
Tulane University

Job Info

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Adjunct Lecturer, General Legal Studies Program

Location:
New Orleans Area & Remote
Open Date:
Oct 7, 2019
Description:

The General Legal Studies Program at Tulane University's School of Professional Advancement (SoPA) seeks qualified individuals for its part-time Adjunct Lecturer pool and welcomes applicants at any time. The specific courses involved will vary from semester to semester; openings to teach these courses develop on a periodic basis depending on department teaching needs. SoPA courses may be taught at the Uptown campus, Elmwood campus, or online.

The anticipated need is for Adjunct Lecturers to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in General Legal Studies that may include but are not limited to:

• Intro to the legal System
• Legal Research
• Legal Writing
• Litigation
• Legal Technology
• Oil & Gas Law

Qualifications:

• J.D, Ph.D., MLS, or equivalent masters-level degree
• 3 to 5 years of law firm or governmental agency experience directly related to the area of expertise.
• Experience in litigation, CLE presentations, or university-level teaching.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply in Interfolio and provide an updated CV. Candidates with previous university teaching experience should submit (1) a list of courses taught; (2) a sample syllabus; and (3) two letters of recommendation regarding teaching.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Equity, diversity, and inclusion are fundamental to advancing intellectual rigor, learning, and scholarship. Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, shared ancestry, color, disability (and including mental disorder, learning disability, physical disability), gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other status or classification protected by federal, state, or local law. In fact, our commitment extends beyond mere compliance with the law.

We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane's Strategy for Tomorrow.

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