Adjunct Teaching Associate (Part-time) - UIC Law
 University of Illinois Chicago | |
 United States, Illinois, Chicago | |
 Nov 16, 2024 | |
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Adjunct Teaching Associate (Part-time) - UIC Law Adjunct Teaching Associate (Part-time) - UIC Law Hiring Department: UIC Law Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1024399 Posting Close Date: 12/31/2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation's preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago. UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges. By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university. Recent "Best Colleges" rankings published by U.S. News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities. UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago. Description: Position Summary The UIC School of Law, Chicago's only public law school, is seeking a highly motivated and passionate Adjunct Teaching Associates to join our team and teach courses in the Juris Doctor program. This is a part-time, non-tenure-track position offering an opportunity to contribute to the intellectual development of future legal professionals. Adjunct faculty are part-time positions, normally appointed for one semester at a time, and teach one or two courses in an academic year. Teaching associates teach or co-teach courses in the law school's Academic Achievement Program, including JD 401 Expert Learning, an introductory course for first-year students, and three bar preparation courses: LAW 531 Bar Essay Writing, LAW 532 Writing for the Practice of Law, and LAW 530 Legal Fundamentals Review and Test Taking Skills. Courses are taught online or in person at our downtown Chicago campus, during the day or evening. A learning management system is used to post syllabi and other materials and communicate with students. Teaching associates are required to participate in orientation and training sessions and to comply with academic and institutional policies. To be considered for an adjunct teaching associate position, candidates should submit an online application, including a PDF copy of a resume or curriculum vitae; names and contact information (preferably including telephone numbers and email addresses) for three references familiar with the applicant's practice or teaching credentials; and a cover letter or other document identifying the specific courses or programs at the School of Law for which the applicant wishes to be considered. Candidates are asked to refer to the information posted at https://go.uic.edu/lawadjuncts before submitting an application. Specific courses and programs for which the School of Law anticipates hiring adjunct teaching associates in the near future are posted on that page. Individuals with at least five years of law practice experience should submit an application for the Adjunct Professor position, not the Adjunct Teaching Associate position. Please see https://go.uic.edu/lawadjuncts for additional information. Duties & Responsibilities Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications
For fullest consideration, apply online https://jobs.uic.edu by the listed closing date. To be considered for an adjunct faculty position, candidates should submit an online application, including a PDF copy of a resume or curriculum vitae; names and contact information (preferably including telephone numbers and email addresses) for three references familiar with the applicant's practice or teaching credentials; and a cover letter or other document identifying the specific courses or programs at the School of Law for which the applicant wishes to be considered. Candidates are asked to refer to the information posted at https://go.uic.edu/lawadjuncts before submitting an application. Specific courses and programs for which the School of Law anticipates hiring adjunct faculty in the near future are posted on that page. Individuals with at least five years of law practice experience should submit an application for the Adjunct Professor position, not the Adjunct Teaching Associate position. Offers of employment by the University of Illinois may be subject to approval by the University's Board of Trustees and are made contingent upon the candidate's successful completion of any criminal background checks and other pre-employment assessments that may be required for the position being offered. Additional information regarding such pre-employment checks and assessments may be provided as applicable during the hiring process. As a qualifying federal contractor, the University of Illinois System uses E-Verify to verify employment eligibility. The University of Illinois System requires candidates selected for hire to disclose any documented finding of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment and to authorize inquiries to current and former employers regarding findings of sexual misconduct or sexual harassment. The University does not engage in discrimination or harassment against any person because of race (ethnicity), color, religion, sex, pregnancy, disability, national origin, citizenship status, ancestry, age, order of protection status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender (including gender identity and gender expression), arrest record status, unfavorable discharge from the military, or status as a protected veteran (military status) and complies with all federal and state nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action laws, orders, and regulations. The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. The university provides accommodations to applicants and employees. Request an Accommodation Looking for more University of Illinois positions? We invite you to search for positions at each of the University of Illinois locations, the University of Illinois System Office and the University of Illinois Foundation. The University of Illinois System Office supports the primary missions of teaching, research, public service, and economic development for all of the Universities and offers positions in all locations. The University of Illinois Foundation is the official fundraising and private gift-receiving agency for the University of Illinois and also offers position in all locations. Click the links below to search for other University of Illinois positions. University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign University of Illinois Springfield University of Illinois System Office University of Illinois Foundation The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify. To apply, visit https://uic.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/8966?c=uic Copyright 2024 Jobelephant.com Inc. All rights reserved. Posted by the FREE value-added recruitment advertising agency jeid-b2723afb5ddcb542aaa09fc1589d0efd | |