Adjunct Faculty - Paralegal Studies - Daemen University : Job Details

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 RoleThe Paralegal Studies Program at Daemen University is seeking a qualified adjunct instructor for coursework focused on Legal Professionalism. The selected candidate will be responsible for teaching PAR 350: Professional Responsibility and Ethics. Using readings based on both professionalism theories and actual and hypothetical cases, this course will examine the ethical/professionalism issues that are common areas of concern to anyone providing or receiving legal services. Among the topics covered will be development of ethical and professional principles in law, introduction to theories and models of decision making regarding professional responsibility, duties owed by paralegals and lawyers (to the client and to the legal system as a whole), competence and diligence, confidentiality, conflicts of interest, unauthorized practice of law, cost of and access to legal services, disciplinary procedures and judicial ethics/professional responsibility. 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 Wednesday evenings from 6:00pm - 9:00pm. Required Qualifications: JD (Juris Doctor) or closely related field Preferred Qualifications: Previous teaching experience in higher educationDaemen University strongly encourages all campus community members to get vaccinated for COVID-19, including a booster vaccine.