Part-Time Faculty - Law & Society (Maymester)

Job Description

The Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs at Syracuse University seeks a Part-time Instructor to teach PSC 374, Law & Society (3 credits), online during Maymester 2025 (May 12 – 23). The course will meet in online synchronous format Mondays through Fridays from 1:00 pm to 5:00 pm.

PSC 374 examines the Interaction of law with social values, customs, and organization. Relationship between a society’s law and its broader environment.

Qualifications

Minimum of ABD in Political Science with excellent teaching experience of Political Science courses at the undergraduate level. Strong class evaluations expected.

Job Specific Qualifications

None

Responsibilities

• Teach PSC 374, Law & Society, online during Maymester 2025.
• Developing and/or updating a class syllabus.
• Ordering the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Preparation of lectures, projects or other student assignments.
• Maintaining regularly scheduled office hours.
• Presenting instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meeting all designated class periods. If you are unable to meet your class due to illness or emergency, you should exercise your best effort to reschedule the class or obtain a substitute. You must also notify the department chair of your absence and of your plan to cover the class.
• Submitting final grades according to University regulations.
• Grading student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Providing departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
  
  

Physical Requirements

Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment

Not Applicable

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.

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