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Part-Time Faculty - Legal Communication & Research II (Summer '25)

Job Title: Part-Time Faculty - Legal Communication & Research II (Summer '25)

Location: Syracuse University

Pay Range: $1,650 per credit hour

Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months’ salary unless otherwise specified.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Hours: As determined by Vice Dean.

Job Type: Part-time

Rank: PTI/Adjunct

Campus: Unionized Position Code UA

Job Description: The College of Law is seeking a part-time instructor to teach one Summer 2025 section of Legal Communications & Research II in its JDInteractive program, with the possibility of teaching additional online sections in the core first-year writing program in subsequent terms. LCR II is a three-credit course that introduces students to legal research, and then provides instruction in persuasive writing and oral argument.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should have an excellent academic record and should hold a JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Preferred post-JD experience and credentials should include at least a decade of significant legal practice in diverse areas of law.
• Teaching experience and a demonstrated commitment to excellent classroom teaching are required.
• Candidates should have the demonstrated ability to work in a diverse community.

Job Specific Qualifications:

Substantial experience with different forms of legal writing, communication, and research is required. Substantial experience supervising attorneys and interns in their writing and legal research is also required. Formal training in education and pedagogy is required. Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach predictive legal writing; the elements of the U.S. legal system and legal citation; legal research; persuasive writing; and oral argument.

Responsibilities:

• Order the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Prepare lectures, projects and other student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meet all designated class periods.
• Submit completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to the College of Law and University regulations.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.

Application Instructions: In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

About Syracuse University: Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

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Commitment to a Diverse and Inclusive Campus Community: Syracuse University maintains an inclusive learning environment in which students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all other aspects of campus life reflect a diverse, multi-cultural, and international worldview.