Campus
OSU-Oklahoma City
Contact Name & Email
Lathonya Shivers, [contact details available in the full listing]
Work Schedule
Schedule varies depending on modality and day of courses assigned.
Appointment Length
6 months or less
Hiring Range
$750.00 - $800.00 per credit hour
Special Instructions to Applicants
For full consideration, please include a resume, cover letter and contact information for three professional references.
About this Position
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.
Required Qualifications:
Education:
Juris Doctorate
Experience:
Case management experience
Certifications, Registrations, and/or Licenses:
Licensed attorney in Oklahoma
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.
The duties listed in this job description are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to teach online.
- Work will be performed in an office and classroom environment with a significant amount of public contact, in person, by telephone, via email, and various communication platforms.
Physical Requirements:
- Duties require extended periods of sitting, talking, and listening.
- Duties require extensive use of computers, telephones, and other office equipment.
- Requires possible lifting of up to 25 lbs. (If an object weights more than 45 lbs., OSU-Oklahoma City requires this to be a two-person lift).
The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.
About the Organization
Oklahoma State University is a modern land-grant system that prepares students for success. Orange is the Answer. Through leadership and service, OSU improves the lives of people in Oklahoma, the nation and the world. OSU has more than 35,000 students across its five-campus system with students from all 50 states and around 120 nations. Established in 1890, OSU has graduated more than 264,000 students to serve the state of Oklahoma, the nation and the world.
Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC) is part of the modern land-grant system of Oklahoma State University. OSU-OKC is a two-year public institution, offering more than 50 degrees and certificate options. Through quality education, a supportive environment, leadership training and service opportunities, OSU-OKC trains students to work and educates them to lead. OSU-OKC graduates are found throughout the community serving as police officers, firefighters, nurses, teachers, healthcare professionals and business owners. osuokc.edu
Oklahoma State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/E-verify employer committed to diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against based on age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other protected status. Oklahoma State University campuses are tobacco and vapor-free.