Term Faculty/Director of Jurisprudence Learning Community
Term Faculty/Director of Jurisprudence Learning Community
- 10001036
- Fairfax, VA
- Instructional Faculty
- Opening on: Apr 16 2024
Department: Schar School Policy and Government
Classification: 9-month Instructional Faculty
Job Category: Instructional Faculty
Job Type: Full-Time
Work Schedule: Full-time (1.0 FTE, 40 hrs/wk)
Location: Fairfax, VA
Workplace Type: On Site Required
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience
Criminal Background Check: Yes
About the Department:
The Schar School of Policy and Government provides undergraduate and graduate students the skills, knowledge, and analytic abilities to be leaders and managers in the private, public, and nonprofit sectors.
About the Position:
This instructional faculty position teaches a reduced term course load while leading the Jurisprudence Learning Community (JPLC). The JPLC brings together students with an interest in the law's impact on policy, public administration, and politics.
Responsibilities:
- Works with the Assistant Director of Student Engagement to create an engaging schedule of workshops, discussion series, and field trips to support the professional development of JPLC undergraduates; implements active teaching strategies to foster community building within the classroom; recruits strong students to the Schar School; and establishes metrics by which to evaluate the quality and impact of programs; and
- Teaches assigned course load, to include courses in the field of law and policy.
Required Qualifications:
- Terminal degree in a related field;
- Experience with research, practice, or policy in the legal field; and
- Working knowledge of the theory and practice of instructional techniques and student learning. Ability to mentor students at the undergraduate level. Demonstrated ability to generate enthusiasm and a sense of identity for a nascent group or organization.
Instructions to Applicants:
For full consideration, applicants must apply for the Term Instructional Faculty in Legal Studies at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include three professional references with contact information, and provide a cover letter and curriculum vitae.
Posting Open Date: April 16, 2024
For Full Consideration, Apply by: May 1, 2024
Open Until Filled?: Yes
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