Job Description
Adjunct Professor of Law, Health Law
Primary Purpose and Essential Functions:
McGeorge School of Law invites applications for one adjunct professor position to develop and teach a new fully online, asynchronous course in Health Law and Policy as part of McGeorge's graduate program. This three-unit course will be offered to graduate students studying law, including Master of Science in Law (MSL) and Master of Laws (LLM) students.
Courses in the graduate program are to be fully online and asynchronous course tailored to the learning objectives of MSL graduate students studying law, and LLMs who seek to develop expertise in a specific field. The courses are intended to have a strong focus on projects, practical exercises, and case studies. Regular faculty-student interaction, accessibility, and achievement of credit hour standards are the highest priorities.
The Health Law course is intended to be an introductory, survey-type course that introduces graduate students to a broad range of public policies and laws that impact both health care providers and consumers of health care, and to help students develop practical skills for working in positions that require law and policy expertise. Topics covered might include subjects such as: federal and state regulation of hospitals, physicians and managed care organizations; standards of care and medical malpractice; privacy and -confidentiality; informed consent; access to care and federal/state reform proposals; public and private financing of health care; forms of health care enterprises, and end of life issues, among others. The adjunct professor will have the ability to assess the timeliness and merit of possible topics and to make choices about the scope and depth of coverage.
The adjunct professor will be required to follow a strict timeline for course development with mandatory deadlines and coordinate with McGeorge Online Graduate Programs and partners on an ongoing basis. The professor will be assisted by an Instructional Designer (ID) who will handle technical issues and manage the course development process. The professor will have authority over course content and is responsible for ensuring that content is consistent with University of the Pacific and McGeorge School of Law policies, in coordination with McGeorge's Faculty Director for Online Learning. Support in online course development, recording technology, and other support will be provided.
University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Applicant must possess an advanced degree in a relevant field (JD, LLM, MSL, or JSD).
- Applicant must possess the capacity to translate theory and skills-based content into effective learning outcomes, lectures, and hands-on tasks such as discussion, assignments, and quizzes. Support and technical assistance is provided.
- Applicant must have minimal facility with computer navigation and possess the ability to quickly learn new software, including but not limited to Canvas and Zoom.
- Applicant must be willing to record media such as video, narrated slides, and/or podcasts, with support.
- Applicant must possess the ability to meet deadlines and coordinate with a team.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Relevant experience such as teaching or legal practice
- Experience with online course development or online teaching
- Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
- Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative but not definitive of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Requires extended periods of sitting and repetitive hand/wrist motion while using a computer keyboard and phone. Occasional standing, walking, climbing stairs, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
Work Environment/Work Week/Travel:
Schedule is dependent on department need.
Special Instructions:
Work will be performed on a weekly basis with flexible hours during the course of a week; the faculty must be available to receive and respond to student messages most days during the semester.
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