Instructor - Legal Support teaches courses in the discipline area of legal support services. Develops and designs curriculum plans to foster student learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensures student engagement. Being an Instructor - Legal Support provides tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintains classes related records, and assesses student coursework. Collaborates and supports colleagues regarding research interests and co-curricular activities. Additionally, Instructor - Legal Support typically reports to a department head. Has a Master's degree or is a PhD candidate in the applicable field. Has experience and is qualified to teach at undergraduate level and possesses the qualifications to participate in research. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
Special Instructions to Applicants
Candidates should submit their (1) cover letter,(2) resume and (3) names of three references. Unofficial transcripts will be required before being able to interview a candidate and official transcripts are required prior to date of employment.
Job Summary
The School of Social Science and Global Studies at the University of Southern Mississippi is seeking an adjunct instructor to teach Legal Studies courses. The primary responsibility of this position will be teaching courses in the Legal Studies (Paralegal) and Legal Studies (Pre-Law) degree plans. Courses could include, but are not limited to, Civil Litigation, Law Office Computing and Management, and Legal Drafting.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities