Adjunct Professor of Legal Studies

3 weeks ago


Hattiesburg, Mississippi, United States University of Southern Mississippi Full time
Job Summary

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
  1. Teach Legal Studies classes as needed.
  2. Attend program meetings as determined by the program coordinator.
  3. Follow all university, college, and school policies regarding teaching practices and job performance.
  4. Be responsive to communication from students, staff, and administration.
  5. Hold regular office hours.
  6. Perform other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school. Current license to practice law in at least one jurisdiction. At least three years of active practice as a licensed attorney.

Preferred Qualifications

Prior teaching experience at the collegiate or professional field.

About The University of Southern Mississippi

The University of Southern Mississippi is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 146 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and large event venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 37 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of more than 14,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 37 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 27 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit https://www.usm.edu/. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.



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