Adjunct Professor

Description:

The Public Service program within the Department of Behavioral Sciences is seeking a qualified and experienced attorney to serve as an adjunct professor. The adjunct professor will teach undergraduate courses in legal studies, including, but not limited to, real estate and contract law, criminal procedure, alternative dispute resolution and other legal courses. The ideal candidate will have a strong legal background and enthusiasm for teaching. The adjunct professor will be responsible for developing and delivering course content, assessing student learning and providing a dynamic learning environment.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge
 

• Teaching Competence – Must be able to create lesson plans, content, presentations, ancillary materials, and assignments to effectively transform information to knowledge for students; have the ability to assess student learning and progress.
• Communication skills – Must be able to communicate verbally and in writing with clear, grammatically correct English; requires interaction with supervisors, colleagues, students, alumni, advisory committee members, and the public, using tact, discretion, and independent judgment.
• Computer skills – Must be demonstrably proficient in Microsoft Office (MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as e-mail and internet, and learning management systems.
• Demonstrated history of ethical and professional behavior.
   

Preferred Requirements

Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:

Current membership in the Oklahoma Bar Association

Essential Job Functions
 

• Teach courses in legal studies at the paralegal level.
• Maintain student and course records with updates on the learning management system.
• Maintain and file current course outlines, objectives and grading procedures for all courses.
• Exhibit innovative and adaptive instructional methods.
• Completes all mandatory training.
• Fulfill all requirements as noted in the Adjunct Handbook.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.