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Adjunct Faculty - Torts

Company:
Baker College
Job Location:
, 48507
Category:
Law and Legal Studies
Type:
Adjunct/Part-Time
Discover the opportunity to join Baker College, honored as one of the 2024 Best and Brightest Workplaces in West Michigan, Metro Detroit & Nationally!

Join our dynamic academic community as an adjunct faculty member and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students. We're seeking passionate educators who are committed to excellence in teaching and dedicated to student success. As an adjunct faculty member, you'll have the opportunity to inspire and empower students, aligning your expertise with our institution's mission to provide a student first learning experience! Join us in fostering innovation, diversity, and academic excellence as we work together to make a meaningful impact on the lives of our students and communities.

Baker College is seeking an Adjunct Faculty - Torts course to join our St Francis School of Law in California!

St. Francis School of Law is a 100% online four-year JD degree program that provides a rigorous, practical academic curriculum taught by experienced faculty in an interactive, state-of-the-art online learning environment. St Francis is accredited by the Committee of Bar Examiners of the State Bar of California. St. Francis School of Law is a college owned by Baker College and all personnel information will come from Baker College.

This Adjunct Faculty position involves teaching a Torts course, which forms part of the first-year curriculum. The course covers key areas such as intentional torts, negligence, related doctrines, nuisance, defamation, and specific causes of action under strict liability and products liability principles.

The role involves teaching credits in alignment with the Faculty Workload Policy and revising, reviewing, or developing curriculum as necessary. Additionally, the position requires completing all mandatory professional development and training, as well as collecting and submitting the required assessment of student learning data. Participation in relevant campus and system committees, meetings, projects, and activities is also expected.

California Pay Transparency requires a pay range for all postings. The pay range for St. Francis School of Law adjunct faculty is $1,500 to $4,000 per course.

The successful candidate will believe in and support the student first philosophy while contributing to the overall success of Baker College, while acting as a positive role model and brand ambassador on and off campus. Establishing robust external relationships to bolster Baker College's vision and mission will also be a key responsibility. Join us in shaping the future of education and leadership.

The full position description is available for your review online - Adjunct Faculty

ABOUT BAKER COLLEGE:

Founded in 1911, Baker College is committed to embracing technology, sparking innovation, and fostering a supportive learning environment where students can get the real-world knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to pursue the life and career they want. Each of our six campus locations is special, with a unique culture, collection of academic programs, and landscape.

Baker College is an independent, private, non-profit institution that grants associate, bachelor’s, master’s, and doctoral degrees on campuses across Michigan and online. Our student-first philosophy is the cornerstone of our institution—it is our compass, guiding us and keeping us on course, ensuring that our students and their success are always our main priority. Our dedication to the success of our students ensures that we will all go

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DIVERSITY STATEMENT:

Our College strives to be exemplars in the practice of diversity, equity, and inclusion by working in communion with multiple levels of professional representation throughout our college system. We are committed to our initiatives to fully understand how we can advance our levels of diversity, equity, and inclusion and create a culture that values student, staff and faculty engagement in addressing issues of diversity and inclusiveness.

Baker College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We seek a workforce with a wide range of perspectives and experiences, we provide opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or genetic information.

Please visit our DEI Page to learn more about Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion at Baker College.

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Baker College prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located in the Baker College Title IX Policy.
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