Adjunct Faculty - Paralegal Studies - Daemen University

Daemen University is a dynamic, independent, liberal arts institution committed to excellence in student centered learning. The University places special emphasis on preparing students for excellence in professional life, civic engagement, and on instilling and understanding that learning is an exciting lifelong journey. Students are encouraged to be creative, innovative, ethically minded leaders for an ever-changing, diverse, and interconnected world.

The Mission of Daemen University is to prepare students for life and leadership in an increasingly diverse and complex world through the integration of education and professional preparation. Daemen University is going beyond instrumental needs to foster the development of individuals who are dedicated to the health and well-being of local and global communities.

Purpose of Role

The Paralegal Studies Program at Daemen University is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor for coursework focused on Legal Research and Writing. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching PAR 340: Legal Communication.

This course is an introduction to professional legal writing that will focus on developing student written and verbal communication in the legal context. Students will draft and then revise 4-5 legal writing assignments, including case briefs, legal correspondence, summaries of depositions and medical records, and legal analysis exercises such as interoffice legal memos and motions. Students will also have the opportunity to develop verbal reporting and presentation skills by reporting research findings and presenting recommendations in class. For each assignment, students will have the opportunity to revise their written work according to feedback from the instructor. In class, students will review, identify and discuss the purposes of different types of legal writing, as well as do writing exercises and legal research using free online resources. This is a legal specialty course.

This course will be offered in a hyflex format (in-person instruction with online access) on Daemen's Amherst campus Thursday evenings from 6:00pm - 9:00pm.

Required Qualifications: JD (Juris Doctor) or closely related field

Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience in higher education

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