ADJUNCT INSTRUCTOR OF LAW & GOVERNMENT (4553)

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION: Adjunct Instructor of Law and Government

DIVISION | DEPARTMENT: Social Sciences | School of Education and Social Sciences

FLSA STATUS: Part-Time, Non-Exempt

REPORTS TO: Chair, Social Sciences Division

The Adjunct Instructor of Law and Government is a part-time position employed for a specific assignment and specified academic term. The Adjunct Instructor of Law and Government shall have the primary responsibility of supporting the Social Sciences Division by maximizing its operating performance while achieving institutional goals and objectives. This position will primarily focus on teaching undergraduate courses in law, government, and related interdisciplinary fields. The successful candidate will support continuity of instruction during a departmental transition while providing students with a strong foundation in legal principles, American government, and public policy.

Essential Functions

• Teach assigned undergraduate courses in Law and Government, which may include Introduction to American Government, Constitutional Law, Public Policy, Legal Research, Criminal Justice, and related subjects.
• Develop and deliver course content aligned with departmental learning outcomes and university curriculum standards.
• Prepare syllabi, assignments, assessments, and course materials in accordance with FMU guidelines.
• Maintain regular office hours (in-person or virtual) and provide timely academic support and feedback to students.
• Submit midterm and final grades by university-established deadlines.
• Participate in departmental meetings and curriculum discussions as needed.
• Uphold the mission and values of Florida Memorial University, with a commitment to student success at an HBCU.
• The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that logically relate to the position.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Ability to engage and motivate a diverse student population.
• Commitment to inclusive and culturally responsive pedagogy.
• Organizational skills and ability to manage multiple course sections.
• Moderate physical activity. Requires handling objects of average-weight up to fifty (50) pounds or standing and/or walking for more than four (4) hours per day.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters degree in Political Science, Public Administration, Legal Studies, Criminal Justice, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited institution. A Juris Doctor (J.D.) is highly desirable.

• Demonstrated knowledge of American government, constitutional law, and/or legal systems.

• Prior teaching experience at the college or university level preferred.

• Pre-Employment Requirements

• Criminal background check

• Florida Memorial University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the American Disabilities Act (ADA), those functions of the job that are identified as essential are required to be performed with or without reasonable accommodations. Requests to facilitate the performance of essential functions will be given careful consideration.