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Visiting Faculty

Job Locations US-NY-Central Islip
ID
2024-10583
College
TUNY - Touro Law Center
Position Type
Full-Time
Schedule Shift
Schedule Varies. Sunday-Friday, day hours and evening hours
Hours Per Week
36.5
Travel
None
Category
Faculty/Academic
FLSA Status
Exempt

Overview

The Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for both full-year and semester long Visiting Professor positions for the 2024-2025 academic year. The law school has a number of curricular needs but is especially interested in candidates specializing in Business Organizations, Civil Procedure, Property, and Trusts and Estates. Visiting faculty are responsible for teaching and assessing law students in a subject matter of law in which they have a significant professional experience. With one of the most diverse student bodies in the country Touro Law Center is dedicated to the aims of diversity.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

  • Prepare and teach professional-level law student courses in a physical classroom and/or a virtual classroom as assigned and scheduled by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
  • Prepare course materials such as syllabi, assessments, final examinations, assignments, and handouts
  • Timely grade student assessments, exams, assignments, etc., and provide meaningful feedback to students
  • Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students
  • Maintain accurate student records
  • Maintain a regular physical presence at the Law Center
  • Stay informed of changes in the law and remain current in recent statutory changes and case law developments
  • Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
  • Engage in the intellectual life of the Law Center
  • Other duties as assigned by the Dean and/or Associate Dean for Academic Affairs

Qualifications

Education/ Experience

  • Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • Prior teaching experience of the subject(s)

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

  • Commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students
  • Trains and teaches others
  • Interprets the meaning of information
  • Ability to make decisions and solve problems
  • Resolves conflicts and negotiates with others
  • Updates and uses relevant knowledge
  • Exhibits excellent interpersonal skills in communications with supervisors, peers, and subordinates
  • Displays excellent organizational skills

Physical Demands

  • Extensive Use of Computers
  • Extensive time sitting and standing
  • Able to lift up to 5 lbs.

Maximum Salary

USD $145,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $116,000.00/Yr.

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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

  • Full range of Health Plans
    • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
    • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  • Dependent Care and Transit Programs
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
  • Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
  • Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
    • Annual Holiday Schedule


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