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SalaryThis call for applicants is ongoing so that Albany Law School may find Adjunct Faculty and Subject Matter Experts on an as-needed basis from the pool of applicants. At this time there may not be an immediate vacancy, but candidates may apply to this posting at any time for future consideration.
Albany Law School seeks qualified candidates to teach courses as online Adjunct Faculty and to build courses as Subject Matter Experts, for the Online Graduate Programs. Course assignments and contracts to build courses are determined by the Assistant Dean and Director of Online Programs, and the respective faculty directors.
Subject Matter Experts (SME) use their knowledge and expertise to provide content, assessments, and materials, to build an online course in a specific subject. SMEs are required to build the course within an agreed timeframe and to a specific standard.
Adjunct Faculty teach the course using best practice in online teaching and by fulfilling the expectations of Albany Law School in terms of engagement, pedagogy, and assessment, to offer our students an exemplary learning experience.
These are the disciplines currently included in our Online Graduate Programs:
- Cybersecurity and Data Privacy
- Financial Compliance and Risk Management
- Government Affairs and Advocacy
- Health Law and Compliance
- Human Resources: Law, Leadership, and Policy
Qualification Standards:
- A Juris Doctor from an accredited law school or a PhD is required
- Online teaching experience preferred
- Subject Matter Experts should have some knowledge of best practice in online teaching pedagogy
- Appropriate experience in the field for which you are applying to teach
Please provide the following:
- Resume/CV that emphasizes your experience in the field;
- Statement of interest that explains: 1) What topic(s) are you most interested in teaching? 2) What makes you qualified to teach that topic(s)?
Compensation:
- Subject Matter Expert Developing a New course: $2,000 to $3,000, depending on course credit hours.
- Subject Matter Expert Revising a Course: $1,000 to $2,000, depending on course credit hours.
- Adjunct Professor: $1,250 to $4,800, depending on course credit hours.
- These are part-time, temporary positions eligible for statutory benefits only.
Albany Law School is an equal opportunity employer and actively seeks applicants who reflect the diversity of our student body and community. We encourage applicants including first-gen professionals, applicants of color, LGBTQ, veterans, and other members of systemically marginalized groups.
