OverviewThe 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
QualificationsEducation/ 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 SalaryUSD $145,000.00/Yr.Minimum SalaryUSD $116,000.00/Yr.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
All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.Job Locations US-NY-Central IslipID 2024-11466College TUNY - Touro Law CenterPosition Type Full-TimeSchedule Shift Varies based on teaching schedule each semesterHours Per Week 36.5Travel As neededCategory Faculty/AcademicFLSA Status ExemptLocation : Country US