Adjunct Faculty - Collaborative Divorce Mental Health Professional/Facilitator (J.D. Program) – Shepard Broad College of Law

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Primary Purpose:

Nova Southeastern University, Shepard Broad College of Law is seeking applications from qualified mental Health professionals/facilitators to co-teach the Family Law Workshop course in its J.D., B.S., M.S., and LL.M. programs.

Experiential workshops are hands-on small workshops that involve “substantial experience not involving an actual client that is reasonably similar to the experience of a lawyer advising or representing a client or engaging in other lawyering tasks.” As such, workshops do not involve substantial lecturing or include a final exam. Instead, they include practice-based projects continuously throughout the course, in which the faculty member provides meaningful timely feedback to students to ensure their learning.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range: 

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

Collaborates with law faculty to co-teach the Family Law Workshop courses for a full semester in accordance with the academic calendar.

• Participate in training sessions as may be required by the law school
• Attend meetings with administrators
• Complete course syllabi by the required deadlines
• Timely grade all assignments and complete evaluations and include meaningful feedback throughout the semester and upon completion of the course
• Respond to student questions in a timely fashion
• Submit grades within the scheduled time frame
• Complete all administrative requirements, including, but not limited to, taking attendance, completing roster reconciliation forms, submitting book orders, etc.

Job Requirements: Five (5) or more years of experience working with couples, families, conflict resolution, or mediation.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Strong communication, facilitation, and interpersonal skills.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. Valid state licensure as a Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist.
2. Formal training or certification in Collaborative Divorce/Collaborative Law (or willingness to obtain).
3. Florida Supreme Court Certified Mediator.

Required Education: PhD in Psychology from an accredited institution

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: Experience working with couples, families, conflict resolution, or mediation.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Experience serving as a Divorce Coach, Mediator, or Collaborative Law professional.
2. Training in family systems therapy, conflict management, or crisis intervention.
3. Knowledge of child development and co parenting frameworks.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  No  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

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