Adjunct Instructor, College of Law Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL You are invited to submit an application to be included in the general pool of candidates from which qualified faculty roles will be filled. The number of positions varies depending on the needs of the department and there is no guarantee that an open position currently exists. Appointments are renewed based on departmental need and teaching performance. Classes may be day or evening. Rank and compensation are based on experience and academic credentials. Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to over 50,000 students, 11,000 faculty and staff and 332,000 alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, nine straight years of record enrollment, global leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget tops $1.65 billion and its endowment totals $1.8 billion. Job Overview The University of Cincinnati College of Law, an ABA-accredited law school, seeks lawyers and judges to teach courses to students on a part-time basis. The law school's adjunct faculty, drawn from the region's most distinguished jurists and practitioners, offers a wealth of practical experience and special expertise to our students. The law school uses adjuncts to enrich the curriculum with specialized courses, unique perspectives, and more choices than we might otherwise offer. With adjunct faculty, students can experience different pedagogical approaches and gain access to leading practitioners and judges. Adjunct faculty are also valuable in teaching about newly emerging or rapidly changing areas of law. Adjunct professors are part-time, non-tenure/tenure track employees who teach specific courses during specific semesters as agreed. The College is currently seeking applicants to teach courses across the curriculum that will enhance our current offerings. Essential Functions Prepare for your course, which includes preparing the syllabus, selecting any unique teaching materials, selecting books for student purchase, preparing course materials and assessments/exams, and devising lesson plans. Syllabi include course descriptions, learning objectives, assessment/exam dates, teaching and exam policies, required and recommended materials, assignments, and College/University policies. Provide a classroom environment conducive to learning. Teach the assigned course(s) using pedagogical and other teaching methods fairly and effectively. Track student attendance and refer students to the Administration if required for attendance and/or performance issues. When appropriate, use the institution's learning management platforms (TWEN, Canvas) to post assignments, syllabi and other reference materials, and to communicate with students. Read submitted student work and assessments/exams and provide written comments to students in a timely manner to provide feedback on performance. Establish and meet with students during "office hours" to provide individualized direction and assessment of progress. In order to ensure the proper number of teaching hours is completed, work with Administration to schedule make-up classes for any cancelled classes. Grade all mid-term and final exam papers/exams, and other assessments as appropriate and in accordance with the College's rules and submit those grades per timelines established by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. Review student-completed course evaluations to analyze student p