The Waiting Room

The interview went very well. They were impressed with my teaching philosphy statement. And, they liked the fact that I had some academic advising experience (I worked as an academic advisor for the undergraduate division while I was in law school).

I was told immediately that they wanted me to come back to do a demo lecture. The dean is going to send me a list of courses, topics and syllabus. I get to choose what to present. Then, I do my thing, only to a group of administrators. I will have a day or two to prepare.

I think this is going to be a good match. The Dean is very nice and easy going. The paralegal division is small, which means small classes. I like that because it would give me the chance to do more hands on activities that just can't be done in a large class of students. We seem to be on the same page with respect to teaching policy and expectations of students.

I got the impression that they are looking for someone who is dynamic and can keep the students interested. I explained that I am quite animated when I teach, usually moving around the room, engaging students with crazy hypothetical and examples. I guess the current person is just too boring that the students are complaining.

I am so psyched to do my demo. I can't wait to see what it is. I hope I get to teach negligence so I can throw a book across the room as a way to show what a reasonable person would not do!