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Title: Mock Trial Laboratory Assistant (Part-Time Seasonal)

Position Type: Part-Time Staff

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 21R000 - Science, Tech, Engineering & Math

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type:  Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Hours Per Week: up to 5 to 10 hours per week, depending on schedule.

Additional Schedule Details: Assistants must be available during testimony times as well as prep time outside of class.

Posted Salary Grade: $11/hour

Contact Person: Karim Abdelhay

Job Summary/Basic Functions

Eastern Kentucky University's Department of Chemistry is seeking a Part-time Seasonal Staff position as a Mock Trail Laboratory Assistant under the supervision of a faculty supervisor for Forensics 465: Expert Witness Testimony. Appointment begins immediately and runs through December 6, 2024.

Successful candidates must have experience in direct and cross examination and be familiar with the Federal Rules of Evidence related to Expert Witness Testimony (FRE 700-series). A High School degree or GED is required. Candidates with significant American Mock Trial Association or other litigation experience are encouraged to apply.

FOR 465: Expert Witness Testimony covers theory and purpose for expert witness testimony, qualifications of scientific experts, ethical issues, and practical aspects of expert witness discovery and courtroom testimony. Videotaping of testimony in mock exercises is also included. The Lab Assistant will attend trainings, conduct and give feedback on student testimonies, and other course assistance. Assistants must be available during testimony times as well as prep time outside of class. Appointment is for the Fall 2024 semester, with option to renew as openings are available. The position pays $11.00 per hour.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: A High School degree or GED is required.

Experience: Experience in direct and cross examination and familiarity with the Federal Rules of Evidence related to Expert Witness Testimony (FRE 700-series) required. Significant American Mock Trial Association or other litigation experience preferred.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: No

Special Instructions: Applicant documents include: Cover letter, resume, contact Information for 3 professional references, and optional letter(s) of recommendation.

AA/EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory background check.