Career Opportunities at Widener

Widener University Commonwealth Law School is currently seeking a Visiting Assistant Faculty Fellow in the Commonwealth Law School.  Reporting to Dean & Professor of Law andré douglas pond cummings, this role will be a full-time teaching position teaching primarily Legal Methods and potentially other designated courses. 

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential duties:

• Serve as an active member of the Widener Law Commonwealth faculty teaching two Legal Methods courses in the Fall semester and two Legal Methods courses in the Spring semester
• Meet with students during regularly scheduled office hours to provide feedback and guidance on course material
• Potentially develop and teach an additional course aside from Legal Methods in consultation with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs based on expertise of the Faculty Fellow

Secondary responsibilities:

• Eligible for Summer Research Grant and may engage in scholarship drafting and presentation during the academic year
• May be asked to serve on law school faculty committees
• May be invited to serve as a faculty advisor to student organizations

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and/or PhD or its equivalent from a national or international University
• Undergraduate degree or its equivalent

Preferred:

• Law school teaching experience
• Legal practice experience
• Published scholarship in a related law field

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS: 

• Widener Law Commonwealth enrolls students in an Evening Division program.  Evening Division classes are scheduled in the evening between the hours of 5:25 pm and 10:05 pm

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

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