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Legal Studies Instructor - Full Time
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Position Number: 3994616
Location: Madison, WI
Position Type: Business - Business Law

Legal Studies Instructor - Full Time

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Job Posting Date:
March 7, 2023

Application Deadline:

Salary Information:
Starting salary for FT Faculty (38 weeks of teaching) ranges from $62,000 - $82,000. (Madison College is willing to pay above the salary range to be competitive but will need to be commensurate with current experience.)

Department:
School of HPS_Faculty & Management

Job Description:

The School of Human and Protective Services at Madison College invites applications for the position of Full-time Instructor, Legal Studies. Madison College is a comprehensive, open-access institution providing a high-quality education to a diverse population, including first-generation college students. We are seeking motivated and engaged candidates who share a willingness to collaborate with other faculty members, staff, students, and the community at large. The ideal candidate will demonstrate a commitment to the field and to teaching that will enable them to be a visionary and innovative member of the program.

In this role you will be responsible for the instruction of Legal Studies at the college level. This includes developing a relevant and progressive curriculum, designing, and implementing effective learning strategies and environments, utilizing innovative teaching techniques and technology, delivering instruction of high quality, assessing student learning, advising students, and participating in college service activities at the department, school, and college levels.

This position reports to the Dean of the School of Human and Protective Services.

Work-life balance is an important element of Madison College. Flexible work hours and scheduling allow faculty to enjoy their lives outside of work. Full-time faculty work a nine-month contract for the academic year (Fall and Spring semesters), and teaching summer courses, if available, is optional with additional pay. Most importantly, you will play a major part in influencing and maintaining the College's mission, vision, and values.

Madison College's dedication to promoting equity, inclusion and diversity is reflected in our Mission, Vision, and Values. We believe every member on our team enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and to discover, design, and deliver solutions. We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of cultural heritages, socioeconomic backgrounds, genders, abilities, and orientations. Therefore, we seek applicants who demonstrate they understand the benefits of diversity in a higher education community. Hiring a diverse workforce that mirrors our student population is more than just a commitment at Madison College-it is the foundation of what we are striving to do. Come be part of our great team!

This position will be open until filled, with a first consideration date of March 28, at 11:59 pm. After this date, the recruitment may close without further notice. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.

Our goal is to conduct first round virtual interviews the week starting the week of April 10th, and second round in-person interviews the week starting April 24. Final interviews on or around May 3, or 4.

Expected Start date: August 14, 2023

A faculty member in this position can expect to teach all courses in the Legal Studies program, a two-year associate degree course. This includes instruction of Real Estate Law, Paralegal Clinic Internship, Orientation to the Legal Profession, Legal Writing, Legal Studies, Legal Research, Legal Aspects of Business Organizations, Introduction to Law, Immigration Law, Employment Law, E-Discovery and Digital Tools, Criminal Law, Contract Law for Global Economy, Computer Applications, Civil Litigation, Bankruptcy Law, Administrative Law, Administration of Estates, and Family Law at the college level.

This position could be offered the opportunity to take a leadership role as Program Director for the Legal Studies in addition to instruction in the future. The basic functions of the Program Director position are to provide leadership and management and to represent the Program throughout the College and the community. The Program Director is typically appointed for a term of three years but may serve multiple terms. An annual stipend is provided for Program Directors.

Teaching may occur in person (day and evening), and online. All faculty are expected to teach in a variety of formats (training provided as needed for non-traditional formats).

Essential Duties:

Facilitate student learning by developing appropriate instructional strategies to fit students' needs and support student engagement. Continually revise curriculum to improve student learning.
Evaluate student performance and provide regular feedback in courses taught by the instructor.
Contribute to student success and retention by advising students with course selection, career concerns, internships, and other matters.
Serve as an advocate for students and engages in activities that help students achieve their goals such as writing letters of recommendations, and/or helping students link with internships, service learning, job shadowing and other forms of networking.
Provide support to the program, the school, and the college by attending and engaging in events and meetings and participating fully within the team environment.
Continually improve teaching through professional development activities and the integration of new techniques and technology. This includes the development and implementation of individualized professional development plan.
Maintain a commitment to the college mission, vision, and values.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Skilled in communicating effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing.
Demonstrated skill in communications and human relations with populations of diverse socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities.
Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and learning. This includes, but is not limited to, knowledge/experience with current educational methods/strategies such as learner-centered instruction, active learning, assessment, evaluation, collaborative techniques, and strategies aimed at closing the achievement gaps across race, gender, class, and disability.
Desire and ability to teach courses at both the collegiate transfer and technical/occupational program levels.
Ability to communicate complex and difficult concepts and ideas to students with varied backgrounds and levels of preparedness.
Engage in continuous improvement in the quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing innovative methodologies, techniques, and delivery methods, as well as incorporating appropriate use of new and emerging technologies into the learning environment.
Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues on course and program promotion, direction, and innovation.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctorate Three (3) years or 6,000 hours of experience as an attorney and a current member of good standing with the State Bar of WI. Experience with, or willingness to learn, different modes of instruction (online - both synchronous and asynchronous, hybrid, and Classroom Live)

OR

Master's degree in any field Five (5) years or 10,000 hours of legal experience in legal administration.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS TO THE APPLICANT:

As a requirement of this application, please submit a MS Word or PDF document answering the following two supplementary essay questions below.

Question 1: How will you promote diversity, equity, and inclusion within your department? (1 page)

Question 2: Talk about an instance where you advocated for diversity or inclusion in your workplace, other organization, or in your own personal experience. (1 page or less)

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: cover letter, response to 2 supplemental questions, resume or CV, and unofficial degree transcripts. Failure to include these documents with your application submission will render your application ineligible.

*Failure to include these documents by the first consideration date will RESULT IN THE DISQUALIFICATION OF YOUR APPLICATION.

Note: Candidates will be required to present a teaching demonstration and provide related curriculum materials for the screening committee. Your official degree transcripts will be required if hired.

Madison College does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

If you are experiencing application issues please contact the HR hotline, (608) 246-6900.

To ensure that emails from us regarding your application do not go to your spam folder, please add the @madisoncollege.edu domain as a safe sender in your email.

Madison Area Technical College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment, admissions or its programs or activities. Madison College offers degrees, diplomas, apprenticeships and certificates in Architecture & Engineering; Arts, Design & Humanities; Business; Construction, Manufacturing & Maintenance; Culinary, Hospitality & Fitness; Education & Social Services; Health Sciences; Information Technology; Law, Protective & Human Services; Science, Math & Natural Resources; and Transportation. Admissions criteria vary by program and are available by calling our Enrollment Office at (608) 246-6210 or (800) 322-6282 Ext. 6210. The following person has been designated to coordinate Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and to handle inquiries regarding the college's nondiscrimination policies: Lisa Muchka, Compliance Coordinator, 1701 Wright Street, Madison, WI 53704 (608) 246.5221

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