Adjunct Faculty Pooled Position - Business Law
William & Mary

Job Info

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Position Number:

P1055W

Position Title:

Adjunct Faculty Pooled Position - Business Law

Unit Mission Statement:

The mission of the Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary is to serve the Commonwealth, the nation, and the global community both by offering high-quality educational programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels and by creating and communicating new knowledge.

Position Summary:

The Raymond A. Mason School of Business at William & Mary is recruiting a pool of adjunct faculty to teach one or more undergraduate/graduate courses in Business Law.

William & Mary is a premier liberal arts university, chartered in 1693, and has long been considered one of the "Public Ivies." The graduate business school has been recognized as a "Top-50" school by Business Week, the Financial Times and the Wall Street Journal. The University is situated in historic Williamsburg, Virginia and is within an hour's drive of Richmond, Norfolk, and Virginia Beach. Washington DC is within three hour's drive. More information about the school can be found on the web at http://mason.wm.edu/.

Adjunct faculty serve a vital role and are valued members of the Raymond A. Mason School of Business and the William & Mary community. Under the guidance of the Department Chair, adjunct faculty members teach courses, facilitate course activities/assessments and provide students with timely feedback, while promoting W&M values. Adjunct faculty are provided with professional learning opportunities and are invited to attend on-campus events.

• Review course content, activities, assignments and assessments prior to the term start date.
• Prepare a syllabus (with guidance from the Department Chair and/or lead instructor).
• Coordinate course activities with the Department Chair and/or lead instructor, and the Associate Dean for the program as necessary.
• Promote inclusive excellence and academic integrity.
• Support student learning using W&M's learning management system.
• Support documented student accommodations.
• Meet all designated course instruction guidelines and adhere to the academic credit hour policies & guidelines.
• Maintain frequent and open communication with Department Chair, other faculty and staff through email, mail, telephone, and any other medium deemed appropriate.
• Provide students with timely and specific feedback.
• Respond to student inquiries within 24 hours.
• Grade assignments and exams in a timely manner (48 - 72 hours).
• Offer weekly office hours for individual or group consultation.
• Submit final grades according to William & Mary policy and the individual program calendars.
• Submit end-of-semester feedback and reflection form.
• Complete all required training and orientation activities prior to the term start date.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's Degree directly related to the discipline OR a Bachelor's Degree with extensive and significant experience related to the discipline.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
• Ability to incorporate technology in education processes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• J.D. or other doctoral degree directly related to the discipline.
• Expertise and relevant professional experience in a closely related field.
• Previous experience providing instruction in an academic or corporate setting.
• Computer proficiency and experience using Blackboard or a similar learning management system.

Conditions of Employment:

This is a restricted position, limited to one academic semester.

Department:

3L2000 School of Business - Administration

Location:

William & Mary

Job Open Date:

07/01/2024

Job Close Date:

06/30/2025

Open Until Filled:

No

Employment Category:

Adjunct

Special Application Instructions:

For full consideration a Resume, Cover Letter, Teaching Statement, and Unofficial Transcripts reflecting a degree associated with the subject area being taught are required.

Background Check Statement:

William & Mary is committed to providing a safe campus community. W&M conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

EEO Statement:

William & Mary values diversity and invites applications from underrepresented groups who will enrich the research, teaching and service missions of the university. The university is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.

Benefits Summary Statement:

N/A

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