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Full-Time Faculty, Legal Studies & Internship Director (Open Rank)

Position Number: 6076356
Location: Owings Mills, MD
Position Type: Law and Legal Studies

Full-Time Faculty, Legal Studies & Internship Director (Open Rank)

Summary:

The Faculty Member and Internship Director is a 10-month full-time campus-based faculty position in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences (SHSS) with administrative responsibilities for the Legal Studies internship program. Faculty responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching; course development; student advising and mentoring; service to the school, department, and university; and continued scholarship in the field. Additional responsibilities include, but are not limited to, student recruitment, retention, and placement efforts; program assessment; and engagement in the life of the university. Internship Director responsibilities include supporting students in the Legal Studies program as they seek, secure, and complete internships. This position cultivates and manages relationships with and provides support to internship employers, serves as the primary liaison between the Career Connection Center and the Legal Studies program, and, working with the Legal Studies program coordinator, oversees the assessment (including the American Bar Association (ABA) approval) of the Legal Studies program. This position includes one course release (3 contact hours) per semester, which is awarded in recognition of the administrative responsibilities of the position. The position fulfills all responsibilities of a full-time faculty member as defined in the Stevenson University Policies and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences Full-Time Faculty Job Description. Rank and title are determined at the time of hiring and will be commensurate with education and experience.

Department: School of Humanities & Social Sciences: Law & Justice Studies

Education/Experience:

Juris Doctor degree, plus college-level teaching experience in legal studies or related subjects, or equivalent combination of education and experience. Professional experience in related fields preferred. Candidates with a masters degree in a law-related field will be considered for the rank of Lecturer.

Knowledge/Skills/Ability:

Demonstrated knowledge and teaching ability in pre-law and/or paralegal studies.
Ability to create inclusive learning experiences that will help students to develop professionally, intellectually, and socially.
Demonstrated ability to engage in curriculum development, planning, implementation, and assessment of student learning.
Demonstrated ability to use pedagogies that enhance student engagement.
Ability to use classroom and learning management technologies (e.g., Blackboard).
Excellent interpersonal and cultural competency skills and demonstrated ability to communicate professionally with diverse constituencies.
Ability to work with students of diverse backgrounds and practice inclusive pedagogy.
Demonstrated student-centered approach to teaching and a commitment to student achievement.
Commitment to advising, mentoring, and guiding students and supervising student scholarly activity.
Excellent work ethic and organizational, reasoning, and problem-solving skills.
Capability to develop and maintain a professional network to support advising, mentoring, and placement of Legal Studies majors in relevant internships and jobs.
Commitment to integrity, excellence, learning, and community.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusion, diversity and equity, modeling inclusive behavior, and promoting a culture of belonging.
Ability to work effectively with colleagues in the department and the University.
Commitment to professional development.
Ability to develop strong employer relationships.
Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent technology and organizational skills and ability to use classroom and learning management technologies (e.g., Blackboard or a similar learning management platform).
Ability to travel between campuses.
Ability to work evenings and weekends.

Physical Requirements:

Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions. Close visual acuity. Position requires sitting and standing for extended periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time. Position requires additional hours for meetings and events, including occasional evenings and weekends.

Essential Functions:

ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIVITY

Coordinate with the Legal Studies Program Coordinator to identify students eligible for internships, provide information sessions for eligible students, and manage communications regarding the placement process.
Work with students in the Legal Studies program to identify and secure internship placements. Internships take place in fall, spring, and summer terms. Support students in the Legal Studies program in seeking relevant internships, including providing guidance in searching for internships, developing appropriate application materials, and communicating appropriately with potential employers.
Maintain and grow a database of current, past, and developing professional contacts for the purposes of student placements.
Manage the assessment of internship experiences and student outcomes using the required software platform; provide reports to course faculty, the Program Coordinator, and the Dean, as requested.
Ensure the quality of internship employers and experiences through a regular schedule of site visits, student feedback, and assessment.
Promote internship opportunities to students and prospective students and families through various means, including social media and email.
Serve as a member of the Career Connection Centers Internship Director group and contribute to related initiatives and work of the group.
Serve as the liaison between the Career Connection Center and the Legal Studies program.
Collaborate with the Program Coordinator of the Legal Studies program and the Career Connection Center to identify and develop internship opportunities for students.
In consultation with relevant faculty and staff, annually review and revise the college catalog(s) as requested.

INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITY

Teach the Legal Studies internship course and additional courses in the field of discipline as assigned. Engage in instructional activity totaling 24-30 contact hours per academic year as assigned by the Program Coordinator. Teaching load is commensurate with rank and includes a 6-contact-hour release per year.
Teaching responsibilities include time spent in face-to-face courses and in immediate preparation for them; preparing teaching materials; conferring with and providing timely feedback to students on course-related matters; directing individual and group studies; reviewing projects and papers; evaluating assignments, examinations, presentations, and other course work in timely fashion; supervising independent study projects; and submitting mid-term and final grades. Stevenson University uses the Blackboard course management system.
Administrative responsibilities include writing and/or updating syllabi each semester or term; reading and responding to emails; attendance verification, academic alerts, and other reports as requested; and alerting appropriate university personnel to student concerns on a timely basis.
Maintain teaching effectiveness by encouraging active student learning, reflecting on and responding to student evaluations of teaching, and adjusting teaching strategies per recommendations from classroom observations, supervisor evaluations, and other relevant sources of feedback.
Prepare courses and syllabi in accordance with published faculty guidelines.
Schedule and hold at least three office hours per week.
Conduct student advising activities including time spent providing students with support, resources, and/or recommendations regarding academic, curricular, career and/or graduate school matters.
Evaluate, update, and revise courses regularly.
Participate in the assessment activities of the department, school, and university, including all activities necessary to maintain program approval by the American Bar Association (ABA).
Complete all training and professional learning as required.

SERVICE

Offer quality advising services to students, including providing recommendations and resources to students on academic, co-curricular, career and/or graduate school matters.
Department service includes contributing to student recruitment, retention, and registration efforts; attending departmental meetings; participating in open houses and recruiting efforts; attending and participating in planning and coordination of departmental events; and establishing industry relationships to generate internship and full-time placement opportunities for students.
University service includes, but is not limited to, service on university, school and departmental committees.
Engage and participate in the life and work of the program, the School of Humanities & Social Sciences, and Stevenson University. Participate in ongoing departmental activities including but not limited to curriculum development and assessment.
Act as faculty advisor to Legal Studies-sponsored student clubs and/or honor societies as assigned.
Attend all convocations, including commencement exercises.
Attend all university faculty meetings, faculty/staff meetings, and relevant academic department/school meetings.

SCHOLARLY ACTIVITIES

Engage in continuing professional development and scholarly activities related to the field and pedagogical best practices.
Develop and maintain independent intellectual pursuits, including research and scholarly activities that enhance teaching effectiveness.
Attend professional development workshops, seminars, and conferences.
Pursue internal and external funding sources to support scholarly activities.

Reports To:
Work Location: Owings Mills
Position Category: Faculty
Position Type: Full-time Faculty
Months/Year: 10
Hrs/Week: 40
FLSA: Exempt
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: No

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