What are the responsibilities and job description for the Elder Law Adjunct Instructor (Temporary) position at The University of North Carolina at Greensboro?
Posting Details
Position Information
| Position Number | 490293 |
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| Functional Title | Elder Law Adjunct Instructor (Temporary) |
| Position Type | Temporary Faculty |
| Position Eclass | FS - Temporary Semester Faculty |
| University Information | , located in the of North Carolina, is 1 of only 57 doctoral institutions recognized by the Carnegie Foundation for both higher and . Founded in 1891 and one of the original three institutions, UNC Greensboro is one of the most in the state with , and members representing 90 nationalities. With , in over , UNC Greensboro is consistently recognized nationally among the top universities for , with noted strengths in , and follow UNCG on , , and . |
| Primary Purpose of the Organizational Unit | The UNCG Gerontology Program, proudly housed in the Department of Social Work, consists of an Undergraduate Minor in Gerontology, Master of Science in Gerontology, and a Post-Baccalaureate Certificate in Gerontology. The MS in Gerontology is the only, fully online, accredited program in Gerontology in North Carolina. The mission of the UNCG Gerontology Program is to provide opportunities for learning and practice that create competent and capable gerontologists who meet the needs of the aging population. Students are provided with a scientific, broad, and integrated view of aging through collaborative relationships with academic disciplines, community organizations, and businesses, so students can approach issues of aging from a truly biopsychosocial perspective. The graduate programs in Gerontology prepare students for careers in agencies and programs serving older adults and their families. Graduate programs are flexible and practitioner-oriented with a focus on authentic learning and developing practical knowledge and skills for the job market. |
| Position Summary | The Gerontology Program in the Department of Social Work invites applications for an adjunct instructor in the graduate Gerontology program. We are seeking a dynamic and experienced professional with expertise in elder law to teach our Elder Law for Gerontological Professionals course. The online course is taught over a 7.5-week period from August through October. Duties and responsibilities of the position include:
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| Minimum Qualifications | The successful candidate must meet the SACSCOC guidelines for teaching graduate classes, which is a terminal degree in the field of instruction, or a combination of a graduate degree and significant work experience in the field. Preferably, the candidate will be an elder law attorney or have experience working in an elder law practice. |
| Preferred Qualifications | Because this position will teach exclusively in the fully online Gerontology Program, the following will also be sought:
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| Tenure Status | N/A |
| Special Instructions to Applicants | Applicants must complete and submit an electronic application for employment to be considered. The application must be completed in full detail for your qualifications to be considered. Applicants are required to upload the following documents with their electronic application:
Applicants are required to upload a list of references of at least three (3) professional references that include:
Applications are not successfully submitted until an online confirmation number has been received at the end of the application process. Review of applications will begin on 07/01/2022 and continue until the position is filled. We are accepting electronic submissions only. Applicants should apply through the JobSearch portal at https://jobsearch.uncg.edu/ |
| Recruitment Range | $4,000 per course |
| Org #-Department | Social Work - 12401 |
| Job Open Date | 06/03/2022 |
| For Best Consideration Date | 07/01/2022 |
| Job Close Date | |
| Open Until Filled | Yes |
| FTE | 0.225 |
| Type of Appointment | Temporary |
| Time Limited Duration | |
| Number of Months per Year | 9 |
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The University of North Carolina at Greensboro has been and will continue to be committed to equality of employment opportunities and does not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, political affiliation, genetic information, or age. Men, women, and members of all racial and ethnic groups are encouraged to apply. EOE AA/M/F/D/V