Faculty Associates in Legal Aspects of Interdisciplinary Forensics

About This Role

Arizona State University is seeking Faculty Associates to develop and teach undergraduate and/or graduate courses focusing on the legal aspects of interdisciplinary forensics. This role involves collaborating with instructional designers and faculty to shape curriculum and provide quality education.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with instructional designers and full-time faculty to develop new interdisciplinary forensics courses
• Teach upper and/or lower-division courses to undergraduate or graduate students in various formats (face-to-face, hybrid, online)
• Prepare course syllabi, lectures, learning exercises, exams, and other course materials
• Grade assignments and assessments
• Maintain regular availability to students, including office hours
• Monitor student success and regularly respond to student academic issues

Requirements

• MLS, JD, LL.M., or SJD from an ABA-accredited law school AND at least three years of experience in the practice of law or one year of full-time experience as a judicial law clerk
• OR an earned doctoral degree in criminology, criminal justice, psychology, political science, sociology, or a closely related field AND at least two semesters of experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses related to courts or law

Qualifications

• MLS, JD, LL.M., or SJD earned from an ABA-accredited law school OR an earned doctoral degree in criminology, criminal justice, psychology, political science, sociology, or a closely related field
• Either 3+ years experience in the practice of law or 1 year as a judicial law clerk OR at least two semesters of experience teaching undergraduate or graduate courses related to courts or law

Nice to Have

• Master's or doctoral degree in homeland security, terrorism studies, criminology, criminal justice, psychology, political science, sociology, or a closely-related social science in addition to a law degree
• Membership in a state bar (active or inactive status)
• Three or more years of experience as a practicing attorney, preferably as a litigator
• Demonstrated commitment to working successfully with diverse students
• One or more semesters of teaching undergraduate courses with strong evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Experience with technology/course management systems
• Demonstrated excellent English written and verbal communication skills