Assistant Teaching Professor/Associate Teaching Professor/Teaching

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Essential Functions Faculty are expected to teach a total of 4 courses over three terms (Fall, Spring, Summer) and participate in service to the Law School and the University.

Core courses we are particularly looking to cover include Legal Methods I (predictive legal writing and analysis); Legal Methods II (persuasive legal writing and oral advocacy); Federal Income Tax; Enterprise Tax; and Evidence.

Occasional teaching in our Undergraduate program in law is also possible.

This position is non-tenure track; time spent in the position will not accrue toward tenure.

The contract is initially for two years with the goal of reappointment if mutually satisfactory.

Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications * JD or S.J.D.

or LLM * At least two years of legal practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications * Candidates with teaching experience are preferred.

Physical Requirements Typically sitting at a desk/table Location * Hybrid/Flexible Work Arrangement - Philadelphia, PA Additional Information This is a Full-Time Faculty position classified as Exempt.

The offered salary is based on the successful candidate's qualifications and experience, department budget, and an internal equity review.

For information about benefits, please review Drexel's Full-Time Faculty Benefit Fact Sheet Special Instructions to the Applicant To apply for this position, please upload a cover letter, curriculum vitae (with references), and a teaching statement.

Individuals selected for interviews will be asked to provide three letters of recommendations.

Review of applicants will begin once a suitable candidate pool is identified.

Advertised: Feb 15 2024 Eastern Standard Time Applications close: Jun 14 2024 Eastern Daylight Time