Posting Details Position Information Business Law, Part-Time FacultyFAC00498The Business Administration Department includes a variety of degrees and certificates in the areas of Business, Accounting, Insurance, and Real Estate. The department strives to meet the needs of all students interested in obtaining an education in these areas and is focused on preparing business leaders, professionals, and entrepreneurs for successful careers. Many of our students transfer to some of the best business schools in the Philadelphia area, while others move directly into new jobs or progress in their current career paths. The department invites applications for a part-time, adjunct position in Business Law to begin Spring 2025. This is NOT an online position although there may be the opportunity to teach online courses. Community College of Philadelphia is an open-admission, predominantly Black institution and a minority-serving institution which provides access to higher education for all who may benefit. CCP's Strategic Plan affirms the College's long-standing commitment to quality, access, affordability and upward mobility while including an emphasis on diversity, equity and inclusion. This plan firmly plants student success at the center of all efforts, establishing the means for each student to achieve their goals. Teaching faculty are an integral part of the larger Academic and Student Success Division at CCP including Workforce Development or Career Training. The Academic and Student Success Division is a community of learners committed to student success as demonstrated through equitable and measurable outcomes, innovative practices, relevant curriculum, quality learning, and a rewarding student experience. As a minority-serving institution, CCP faculty contribute significantly to our collective efforts to improve student success and eliminate racial equity gaps through the utilization of inclusive and high-quality teaching practices. * Develop and deliver lectures for undergraduate students in business law, covering topics such as the U.S. Constitution, contracts, torts, corporate governance, intellectual property, employment law, property law, and insurance, wills, and trusts. * Develop syllabi, course materials, and assignments that reflect current industry trends, academic research, and business law practices. * Provide academic guidance that encourages critical thinking, problem-solving, and practical applications of real estate knowledge. * Stay connected with the industry by attending professional events, participating in legal forums, or engaging with legal organizations and stakeholders. * Collaborate with industry experts to integrate real-world insights and case studies into the curriculum. * Commitment to the College's Mission: Demonstrate a sense of connection and responsibility for helping the College to achieve success through a commitment to its mission, vision, and values. * External and Internal Community Relations: Actively participate in the academic life of the College; including participation in graduation, recruitment events, general assemblies, student life activities and other cross functional teams. Create learning opportunities for students inside and outside of the classroom including opportunities to teach dual-enrollment high school students. * Collaboration: Communicate effectively, share vision, focus on people, initiate positive change, value differences and foster collaboration. Work with and inspire others to achieve college, department, and individual success. Proactively identify/address problems. * Respect for Diversity: Establish an inclusive environment in the classroom. Demonstrate an understanding of, and sensitivity to, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of the College's faculty, staff and students. * Assessment: Participation in continual assessment and course updates to ensure excellence in meeting program and student learning outcomes. * Student Success: Strive for excellence in teaching, applying best practices in field of discipline, and modeling behaviors that encourage student success and retention. Utilize innovative teaching strategies and technologies for online learning and other technology tools to meet the learning needs of a diverse student population. Maintain office hours to meet with students outside of the classroom and respond to questions or concerns. * Leadership and Development: Commitment to professional learning and growth, student mentoring, and service to the profession. Remain current in the use of technology, developments within the field of discipline, and developments related to teaching and student success. * An earned Juris Doctorate Degree from an ABA approved law school. * Passed a state bar examination and be a licensed practitioner in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. If not currently licensed in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, must be licensed before the start of the Fall 2024 semester. * Verifiable work experience in the field of Business Law. * Ability to deliver required, predefined course elements, while drawing from one's own knowledge and experiences, to engage students and make the course their own. * Ability to teach a variety of day, evening, and weekend Business Law sections at the main campus, and/or at Regional Centers and neighborhood sites. * Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills. * At least two years of recent college teaching experience in the subject area, preferably at the community college level. * Active participation in industry related professional development activities, meetings, and/or conferences. * Knowledge and/or willingness to develop and teach distance education and web enhanced courses. * Prior experience using Canvas Learning Management System. * Willingness to revise and maintain courses and curriculum. * Commitment to participating in the intellectual life of the department, and a willingness to participate in the life of the College through leadership in department and college-wide committees. * Active participation in national and/or regional industry professional organizations. Main Campus, NERC, CATC, NWRCBenefits:Success Starts Here at Community College of Philadelphia. We recognize that our success as a college and the success of our students starts with our employees. Our employees are vital to our success. Our total compensation package includes a comprehensive offer of benefits that are unrivaled by most. Full-time faculty and staff benefits include: College-paid medical, dental, drug, life and disability insurance Tuition remission for classes at the college Forgivable tuition loan for classes at any accredited academic institution 403b retirement plan with 10% College contribution with employee contribution 5% Flexible spending accounts Paid vacation, holiday and personal time Partial remote work schedule for remote work eligible positions Additional College benefits: Winter break: 1 week around the third week in December and New Years Spring Break: 1 week in March Summer Hours: 4-day work week closed on Fridays from the 2nd week in May through the 3rd week in August For More information about the College benefits and eligibility based on employee class, please visit: https://www.myccp.online/human-resources/benefits-eligibility - https://www.myccp.online/human-resources/benefits-eligibility Adjunct Faculty11/15/2024FacultyPart-TimeInterested candidates should complete an online application. * Cover Letter of interest and resume required. * Name and contact information of 3 references required. * Employment offe