Part Time Lecturer of Practice Foundation Transactions, Fall 2022 and Spring 2023

General Information

Chapman University seeks applications for a Part-Time Lecturer of Practice Foundation Transactions (PFT) for Fall 2022 and Spring 2023 semester. Successful candidates will teach one 3-unit section of PFT each semester.

Chapman University, located in the heart of Orange County, California, offers traditional undergraduate programs in the arts and sciences and select pre-professional and graduate programs. Ranked in the top tier of western universities by U.S. News and World Report, Chapman has gained national recognition with its commitment to excellence through research and innovative teaching.

The Dale E. Fowler School of Law offers a JD and LLM degrees, as well as JD/MBA with Argyros Business School and JD/MFA with the Dodge School. The Law School currently has 450 JD law students who attend classes in a modern 100,000 square foot state-of-the-art Kennedy Hall. Additional information can be found at https://www.chapman.edu/law/index.aspx.

The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. More information on diversity and inclusion at Chapman University is available at https://www.chapman.edu/diversity.

Qualifications

JD degree from an ABA accredited law school and a successful background in transactional law.

Responsibilities

Teach one section of Practice Foundation Transactions, a required upper-division course. This course will introduce students to transactional law practice by exploring the role of lawyers in executing business-related transactions. Students will acquire a foundation for practice by participating in exercises and simulated transactions that lawyers handle in practice. Students will practice communicating with and advising clients, drafting documents, dealing with other attorneys and handling transactions. Students will learn how transactional lawyers add value and solve problems for clients by identifying client objectives, understanding the business context of the matter, spotting legal and business issues, evaluating options and closing a deal. Students will receive feedback about their progress and work.

Contact Information

Application review begins immediately and continues until the position is filled. Submit cover letter and resume electronically to:

Jenny Carey, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, at carey@chapman.edu.

Please use “Lecturer of Law – Practice Foundation Transactions” as the subject of the email.

Successful completion of criminal background check is required for final candidates.

Download a copy of the Chapman Faculty Application for Employment here.

Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic global community. The University is dedicated to enhancing diversity and inclusion in all aspects of recruitment and employment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. The University is committed to achieving a diverse faculty and staff and encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

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