[Hiring] Online Adjunct Instructor - Civil Litigation @Rasmussen University

Role Description

This course is the study of civil litigation. It places focus on the paralegal’s role through each stage of a civil case from the first point of contact with a client, through each stage of litigation. Topics covered include:

• Initiating a lawsuit including pleadings
• The discovery stage of a lawsuit
• Legal motions
• Documents in preparation for trial

This course prepares students to construct pleadings, interview clients, and to prepare discovery, trial, and post-trial documents.

Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred (Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of study)
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers
• Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language
• Online adjuncts will need regular access to a computer with the following system requirements:
• Windows XP or greater
• Microsoft Office 2010
• An internet connection

Requirements

• Master's degree in Legal Studies or JD
• 2-3 years of experience in civil litigation preferred
• Must be able to provide professional licenses/certifications required for specialized schools (Health Sciences, Nursing) before teaching, license must be active and unencumbered
• Must be able to provide official transcripts for each degree earned from an accredited institution before teaching

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program
• Defined compensation structure that is market competitive
• Online Part-Time (Adjunct) Instructor compensation estimated at $1,700.00 per full-term Work Unit
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching
• Paid sick leave
• Robust learning management system and individual development planning
• Continuing education benefits for part-time employees, including tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands