Touro University ยท 1 month ago
Assistant Professor of Legal Process
Central Islip, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$80K/yr - $100K/yrTouro University is seeking applicants for a full-time Assistant Professor of Legal Process starting in August 2026. The role involves preparing and teaching graduate law student courses, engaging in legal research, and contributing to the intellectual life of the Law Center.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Prepare and teach graduate law student courses in a physical classroom and/or a virtual classroom
Prepare course materials such as syllabi, assessments, final examinations, assignments, and handouts
Timely grade student assessments
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students
Stay current in and continually strive to improve teaching skills and expertise in the subjects that they teach
Stay informed of changes in the law and pedagogical practices in legal research and writing
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
Engage in legal research and produce legal scholarship, as appropriate to the position
Commit to service to legal education and to the wider community
Engage in the intellectual life of the Law Center, which includes significant service to the Law Center
Participate on faculty committees
Attend faculty meetings and Law Center events
Participate in service outside the Law Center, appropriate to the position
Qualification
Required
Juris Doctor required
Commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students
An established record or promise of excellence in teaching legal research and writing
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 including scheduling of events
Performs faculty administrative responsibilities
Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook
Knowledge of Canvas
Knowledge of Zoom and other online communication tools
Preferred
J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school preferred
Preference for both legal practice and teaching experience
Company
Touro University
Touro University is a Jewish-sponsored independent institution of higher and professional education.
Founded in 2016
1001-5000 employees
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