Law School Academic Support Blog

Programmatic tenure position available at Stetson Law

Programmatic Tenure Position

STETSON UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW seeks to fill one or more tenured/tenure-track and programmatic tenure track positions for the 2012-2013 academic year.  Appointments may be lateral or entry-level. 

Located in Florida's Tampa Bay area, the nation's nineteenth largest metro area, Stetson was established in 1900 and is Florida's oldest law school.  Our main campus is in Gulfport, just outside St. Petersburg.  We also have a part-time program with classes on both the main campus and our satellite campus in downtown Tampa. Stetson has earned a national reputation for its advocacy, elder law, legal writing, and higher education programs, and has Centers for Excellence in Advocacy, Elder Law, Higher Education Law and Policy, and International Law.  Stetson nurtures a vibrant intellectual community, situated on a beautiful campus.  We encourage potential applicants to visit our website at http://www.law.stetson.edu to learn more about our school, our community, and our programs. 

For a programmatic tenure-track position, we welcome applications from candidates interested in teaching in our Academic Success Program.  This program helps students adjust to the rigors of law school and supports students who encounter academic difficulty.  Responsibilities include teaching critical reading and thinking, rule synthesis, outlining, legal analysis, and exam preparation. 

Stetson encourages applications from women, minorities, and others who will facilitate a stimulating and diverse cultural and intellectual environment.  All applicants must have a strong academic record and be committed to outstanding teaching, scholarship, and service.  The Faculty Appointments Committee will begin reviewing applications on or before August 15, 2011 and will invite some candidates to interview during the AALS 2011 Faculty Recruitment Conference in Washington, D.C., although interviews may also take place at other times and locations. 

Contact: Applicants should send an email, attaching a current curriculum vitae together with a cover letter indicating teaching and scholarly interests, and details of at least three professional references, to Professor Paul Boudreaux and Professor Candace Zierdt, Co-Chairs, Faculty Appointments Committee, at facultyappointments@law.stetson.edu.  Those who prefer to apply by postal mail should write to Faculty Appointments, c/o Professor Paul Boudreaux and Professor Candace Zierdt, Stetson University College of Law, 1401 61st Street South, Gulfport, FL 33707.

 

 

 

Director of Bar Support position at LaVerne

THE UNIVERSITY OF LA VERNE, COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for the position of Director of Bar Support Services beginning immediately.  This is a full time, non-tenured contract position reporting to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The successful candidate will be responsible for designing and implementing a program to assist students with bar examination preparations.  The duties include teaching a bar preparation course for students in their final year of law school, supervising one or more full-time or part-time Bar Exam Counselors, conducting various bar preparation workshops, tutoring graduates preparing for the bar examination, and assessing the success of the program.  Candidates must be graduates of an ABA approved law school and admitted to practice in at least one jurisdiction by examination. Experience in bar preparation instruction and/or academic support is preferred.  The hiring range for this position is dependent upon qualifications and departmental equity.  Benefits of employment include a comprehensive health and welfare plan, tuition program and a generous 10% contribution to the university’s 403B retirement plan.  To apply, please send a letter of interest, a curriculum vitae, and a statement of teaching philosophy and goals, to Associate Dean John Linarelli,. Alternatively, you may submit your application materials via email to jlinarelli@laverne.edu.

 

 

Director of LLM program and international programming position at Northeastern

Although the following announcement is outside our usual postings, I am including it because of the emphasis on international students - an area of interest and expertise for a number of ASP folks.  (Amy Jarmon)

 

Northeastern University School of Law seeks a highly entrepreneurial, innovative individual to lead its new LLM program and to work on the development of international programming for the law school.

 

The duties of the Director will include the following:

 

·         Design and development of the new LLM Program (launching August 2012). The person in this position will lead the development of the new program. This will include program design, international and domestic student recruitment, development of program materials, management of budget, reviewing and maintaining program quality, and other relevant activities.  The person in this position will teach in the courses specifically aimed at LLM students and will work with the Faculty Director to develop the curriculum and recruit adjunct faculty as appropriate

·         Development of international programming. The School of Law is undertaking a variety of international initiatives including development of international co-op (field placement) opportunities for our students, building international employment opportunities for our graduates, and forging connections with universities and law schools outside the U.S. The Director will work with the Dean and other members of the faculty to develop these initiatives.    

 

The successful candidate must have a JD degree and at least five years of administrative experience, preferably in an academic setting, or five years of law practice or equivalent experience.  The successful candidate should be entrepreneurial, innovative, and have an ability to work with people from varied backgrounds.  Teaching experience and experience working in international situations are strongly preferred.  The successful candidate must have a strong interest in international travel, international education and international students. 

 

To apply, go to:  http://www.northeastern.edu/hrm/careers/index.html. Questions may be addressed to: Mary Squiers, Associate Dean for Administration and Planning, m.squiers@neu.edu, (617) 373-3307.

 

 

Santa Clara opening for Assistant Director

Assistant Director of Academic Development

Santa Clara University School of Law

2011-12 Academic Year

 

The Assistant Director of Academic Development works in and out of the classroom to improve the academic success of Santa Clara University Law School’s students from orientation through bar passage as part of Santa Clara Law’s Academic & Professional Development (“APD”) Department. APD works in coordination with the doctrinal and skills faculty to design, coordinate, implement, evaluate, and improve the supplemental academic skills curriculum. Every APD faculty member teaches courses, provides direct student counseling, and administers various programs on a year-round basis.

 

Depending on need, the Assistant Director will teach two multiple credit-bearing skills courses, some of which target students in academic difficulty. These courses, ordinarily capped at 20 students, require individualized counseling and regular written feedback aimed at diagnosis and correction, as well as management of enrollment when registration is restricted.

 

In addition to course work, the Assistant Director will contribute to APD’s substantial academic and course counseling of law students and future bar takers at all levels.

 

Finally, the Assistant Director must contribute to the management and execution of one or more programs for student academic success and/or bar preparation. These duties may include the hiring, training, and supervision of upper division law students and/or adjunct lecturers. APD faculty also regularly teach at events including Orientation programs and Skills Workshops.

 

Qualifications:

* J.D. and a state bar admission.

* Prior teaching, student counseling, academic support, and/or bar tutoring or grading experience desirable.

* Ability to excel in teaching and counseling students from diverse backgrounds.

* Experience in program management and assessment desirable.

* Familiarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint helpful.

* Ability to think imaginatively, critically, and collaboratively about how to improve and measure student academic development.

 

This position is a full-time, non-tenure track, one-year lecturer position with benefits.  The position is year-round; summer service in residence is required. The law school supports professional development through conferences and training; service and scholarship are welcome but not required.

 

Santa Clara University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, committed to excellence through diversity, and, in this spirit, particularly welcomes applications from women, persons of color, and members of historically underrepresented groups. The University will provide reasonable accommodations to all qualified individuals with a disability.

 

Submit applications to:

apd@scu.edu

 

Academic & Professional Development

Santa Clara University School of Law

500 El Camino Real

Santa Clara, CA  95053-0448

408-551-1609

 

Florida Coastal seeking an Academic Success Counselor

Florida Coastal School of Law (Coastal Law) is seeking an Academic Success Counselor.

 

Coastal Law offers a professional and pleasant work environment for its employees in addition to offering a competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits package. Please submit any questions or cover letters and resumes to HR@fcsl.edu.

 

The Academic Success Counselor is responsible for working with students seeking to improve academic performance or experiencing academic difficulty. The Counselor performs additional academic support functions essential to promoting students’ success in law school and to the success and growth of the institution. The position is a full-time non tenure-track academic staff position and carries no voting privileges. This position reports to the Director, Academic Success.

 

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assists in counseling and advising students at various academic stages seeking to improve academic performance and/or with other academic issues including course scheduling, social influences, etc.
• Facilitates Law School Foundations Seminar with team to include developing lesson plans, presenting weekly classes, and evaluating the progress of assigned first-semester students. Evaluates the success of the program through student evaluations and other means.
• Assists students in reviewing answers to practice exams (including bar exam essays) and provides advice regarding exam strategy
• Researches and explores an individual “specialty area” relating to academic success.
• Assists in preparing and presenting the second-semester and upper level Academic Success power workshops.
• Tracks the academic progress of students. Updates and maintains spreadsheets used for tracking.
• In conjunction with other members of the Academic Success Team, recruits, trains, and supervises student Law School Foundations Assistants. Evaluates the success of the program through student evaluations and other means.
• Assists in planning and executing New Student Orientation
• Assists Academic Success Team in maintaining Academic Success website
• Attends meetings as necessary within the law school.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Education & Experience Requirements:

• Applicant must be a licensed attorney with one to three years of legal experience.
• Prior academic support experience (either professional or as part of a graduate or law school program) or teaching experience (i.e., legal writing or comparable teaching experience in writing and analytical skills training) is preferred.

 

Job Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Self-starter with service orientation, ability to work independently and maintain confidential information.
• Must relate well to students and have strong interpersonal skills – ability to communicate professionally through both verbal and written means.
• Create effective and persuasive workshops on various Academic Success topics.
• Work as a team player - collaboratively and collegially with faculty, staff, students, and administrators from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite, especially Excel and Power Point. The ability to adapt to new systems.
• Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail, to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines
• Possess a professional, rigorous, respectful, supportive, energetic and reliable commitment to students.
• Ability and desire to comprehend and work for the Florida Coastal School of Law’s unique philosophy, strategic plan, goals, and doctrine.

 

Coastal Law is an equal employment opportunity employer.

http://www.fcsl.edu/

 

 

 

Director position open at Charlotte School of Law

A position is open for a Director of the CharlotteLaw Program for Academic Success at Charlotte School of Law.  The institution, now fully ABA accredited, is one that benefits from a dedicated, collegial and supportive faculty as well as academic success counselors who are devoted both to helping students and to continually developing their expertise in teaching and learning.  Applications may be submitted online at the school’s job announcement website at: http://www.charlottelaw.edu/about/jobdetail.aspx?ID=117.

 

Academic Success Counselor Opening at PhoenixLaw

Phoenix School of Law (PhoenixLaw) seeks applications for an experienced Academic Success Counselor.

The school is a member of The InfiLaw System, a consortium of independent law schools committed to making legal education more responsive to the realities of new career dynamics. Its mission is to establish student-centered, American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schools in underserved markets that graduate students with practice-ready skills, and achieve true diversity programs aimed at student academic and career success.

The Academic Counselor will be part of an energetic team of professionals who develop and implement a comprehensive academic support program designed to assist, teach and mentor a diverse student body through the law school experience. The Academic Success Counselor engages in activities designed to maximize student learning, minimize the number of students who are dismissed due to low academic performance, and foster high bar exam pass rates through coordinating with professors, teaching workshops, and conducting individual academic counseling sessions.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

1. Demonstrates capacity to work with individuals from diverse cultures and backgrounds;

2. Provides individualized counseling to students;

3. Assists in teaching, evaluating and revising lessons and workshops for students;

4. Develops individualized learning plans for students;

5. Analyzes and provides feedback regarding legal writing samples submitted by students;

6. Analyzes and provides feedback regarding essay exam writing samples submitted by students;

7. Analyzes and provides feedback regarding multiple choice practice questions submitted by students;

8. Reviews academic records and maintains records regarding progress of students receiving assistance;

9. Assists with New Student Orientation;

10. Establishes and maintains professional attitude and good rapport with students, employees, community members and vendors;

11. Maintains confidentiality of information at all times;

12. Supports and participates in the Phoenix School of Law mission, vision and values; and

13. Other job related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

1. Experience in teaching, mentoring or counseling.

2. Experience working within multicultural settings.

3. Understanding of, or experience with, academic support programs.

4. Knowledge of adult learning theory.

Communication Skills

1. Ability to listen and respond to student concerns; ability to teach in a small group and/or classroom settings; ability to analyze and suggest improvement to legal writing submitted by students; ability to communicate feedback in a positive and encouraging manner.

Computer Skills

1. Intermediate to advanced level of experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Publisher and PowerPoint.

Math Skills

1. Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as percentages, ratios and fractions to practical situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals.

Reasoning Ability

1. Ability to collect information, establish facts, draw valid conclusions to resolve complex situations with little to no assistance.
2. Must be very detail oriented and accurate.
3. Must display tact, discretion and judgment.

Such alternatives to the above qualifications the hiring supervisor and Human Resources may find appropriate and acceptable.

Education:

1. Juris Doctor degree required.

 

Other Requirements:

1. License to practice law in any state.

 

Salary is commensurate with experience. PhoenixLaw offers a full benefits package. For more information about Phoenix School of Law, please visit www.Phoenixlaw.edu.

If helping others and working in a dynamic workplace is what you feel passionate about and you are looking for a new challenge and a chance to put your experience to work in an innovative environment – Phoenix School of Law may be the place for you.

Please send a resume, the names of three references (including addresses and phone numbers) to hr@Phoenixlaw.edu or via mail to:

Phoenix School of Law
Human Resources
4041 N. Central Avenue, Suite 100
Phoenix, AZ 85012

Phoenix School of Law is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Civil Rights Act Title VII of 1972, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Phoenix School of Law does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability or age in employment or in any of its educational programs or in the provisions of benefits and services to students.

The information contained in this job description is for compliance with the American’s with Disabilities Act (ADA) and is not an exhaustive list of the duties performed by this position. Additional duties are performed by the individuals currently holding this position and additional duties may be assigned.

Bar prep position at Chapman University

Chapman University seeks applications for the position of Assistant/Associate Professor of Bar Preparation.

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. With the university ranked in the top tier of western universities and the law school ranked number 104 in the Top Schools category by U.S. News and World Report, Chapman has gained substantial recognition with its commitment to excellence through research and innovative teaching. More information about the Chapman University School of Law is available at http://www.chapman.edu/law.

Candidates must be admitted to the California Bar and have significant teaching experience. We also prefer some degree of legal practice experience.

The Assistant/Associate Professor of Bar Preparation will be responsible for designing, coordinating and teaching courses that will prepare law students for a successful bar examination performance. This individual will be expected to devote considerable energy to helping graduates prepare for the bar examination, including, but not limited to, directing the law school’s summer supplemental bar exam program, meeting with students in groups and individually to respond to questions related to the bar exam, assisting students with their moral character applications, motivating students to devote the efforts required to be successful on the bar exam, and administering and critiquing mock bar multiple choice, essay, and performance test exams. The successful candidate will have a full-time, non-tenure track faculty appointment at the Assistant Professor or Associate Professor level, depending on his or her experience and qualifications.

Final candidates will be required to undergo a background check.

Please send letters of interest to:

Professor Celestine Richards McConville

Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee

Chapman University School of Law

One University Drive

Orange, CA 92866

 

 

University of San Diego part-time instructors for Introduction to the Study of Law

PART-TIME TEACHING POSITIONS University of San Diego School of Law

 

The University of San Diego School of Law invites applications for the position of Part-Time Instructor for the 2011-12 academic year.   Instructors teach the required first-year Introduction to the Study of Law course, a 1-credit, fall semester-only course designed to provide an introduction to the legal system and assist in the development of analytical reasoning skills. USD seeks those willing to collaborate with a creative, experienced team to achieve excellence in teaching and learning.

 

The primary responsibilities of each instructor include teaching classes, preparing student assignments, commenting on student work, and counseling students during scheduled office hours.  Each instructor will likely teach two sections of approximately 80 students. A doctrinal faculty member will serve as a guest lecturer in several classes.  Instructor contracts run from July 18th through December 18th.  The position is not benefits-based and the salary is $12,000 for the semester.

 

Applicants must have a JD degree, a strong academic record, excellent writing skills, at least one year of legal work experience post-JD graduation, and either a demonstrated aptitude for or experience in teaching.  

 

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Applicants should submit the following: 1) cover letter discussing the applicant’s qualifications for the position and reasons for wanting to teach the course; 2) resume; 3) law school transcript; 4) names, telephone numbers, and email addresses for three references. 

 

Please submit application materials to: Emily Scivoletto, Assistant Dean for JD Student Affairs, University of San Diego School of Law, 5998 Alcala Park, Warren Hall 130, San Diego, CA 92110-2492.  The deadline for submission of applications is June 20, 2011. Applicants must be available for telephone interviews the week of June 20, 2011 and in-person interviews (with a 5-7 minute teaching demonstration) the week of June 27, 2011. 

 

The University of San Diego does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other legally protected characteristic. 

 

For additional questions, please contact Emily Scivoletto at escivoletto@sandiego.edu or 619-260-6851.

 

Part-time Coordinator of Academic Support position at Cardozo

PRF 10419- Coordinator of Academic Support

The Coordinator of Academic Support will provide assistance to students to help them develop the skills needed to succeed academically.  The position reports to and is supervised by the Director of Lawyering Skills and Legal Writing. 

 

Responsibilities

• Provide one-on-one guidance and tutoring.
• Coordinate tutoring sessions and a variety of small and large group workshops.
• Develop materials and resources on the skills and information needed for success in law school.
• Address class preparation, time management and exam skills (writing answers and interpreting results constructively) as well as case synthesis, the organization of written documents, and integrating doctrine with legal analysis.
• Assess and triage student requests for tutoring.
• Recruit, train, assign, supervise and evaluate tutors in the academic support program.
• Develop expertise on aspects of the Bar exam to help improve Cardozo graduates' Bar passage rate.

 

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an A.B.A. approved law school; strong law school credentials.
• Ideal candidates will have experience working in a higher education setting in the areas of teaching, academic assistance, academic counseling or similar administrative, teaching, or practice experience.

 

Skills and Competencies

The Coordinator of Academic Support should have:

• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills, and a passion for working with students;
• Foster, encourage and facilitate open communication and an atmosphere of open expression;
• Continually search for ways to increase satisfaction of faculty, students, staff and other constituents;
• Demonstrated leadership, management and administrative skills; and
• Demonstrated ability to devise and implement innovative programming.

 

For more information about Cardozo Law School and the Legal Writing Center, please visit www.cardozo.yu.edu.  For more information and to apply for the Academic Support Coordinator position go to www.yu.edu/careers to view the live posting.

 

Position for Bar Prep and Academic Success at Barry

Barry University School of Law is searching for an Assistant Dean of Bar Preparation and Academic Success.   The job announcement is below. 

Assistant Dean of Bar Preparation and Academic Success
Location:	School of Law - Orlando
Category:	Executive/Managerial
Posted:	4/15/2011 12:49:00 PM
Type:	Full-Time
Salary:	Salary commensurate with experience
Description:   The Assistant Dean of Bar Preparation and Academic Success oversees and performs academic support functions essential to promoting students' success in law school, and to the growth of the institution including working with students seeking to improve academic performance and prepare for the bar examination. The Assistant Dean is responsible for all program design, implementation, and reporting.   Responsibilities:   Coordinate Bar Preparation and Academic Success Programs: a. Design, implement, manage, supervise, and report on all academic success and bar prep programming (including all bar application and hearing programs) b. Manage Bar Prep staff and ASP staff. c. Metrics reported include attrition data, bar pass probability and actual bar pass rates. Ensure Bar Preparation for students including: a. Counsel and advise students regarding bar applications and admission, bar exam prep, students on academic probation and other students seeking to improve academic performance. b. Assist students in reviewing answers to practice exams and provides advice regarding exam strategy. c. Track subjects tests on bar exams and keep information of those subjects current. d. Attend each Florida Bar exam administration (travel to Tampa required)  e. Support students during the bar exam. f. Prepare and organize events during the bar examination. Workshops and Training: a. Conduct Florida Bar and MBE strategies courses each fall and spring. b. Supervise and assist in preparing and presenting the Academic Success workshops and bar prep workshops including all first year and MBE workshops. Perform Administrative duties: a. Serve as a member of appointed committee by the Dean and perform various duties as assigned by the group. b. Attend meetings as necessary with the law school. c. Attend seminars and conferences to improve ability to provide appropriate services at the law school d. Prepare and oversee Academic Success and Bar Preparation budgets. e. Oversee New Student Orientation in planning and execution. f. Serve as a member of the Academic Team and assist the Team and Career Services in planning and executing Rising 2L and 3L orientations. Perform other related duties as assigned or required.   Qualifications:   Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate good judgment and effective analytical skills. Advanced understanding of complex job-related concepts and procedures. Ability to determine multiple tasks involved in a project and prioritize their completion. Ability to develop department budget Proficient in computer programs such as excel, PowerPoint, word. Excellent written and oral communication skills with students, staff and administration. Education and Experience: JD required Minimum 3-5 years experience as Director or Assistant Director in a Bar Prep program Must be admitted to the Florida Bar The employment process will consist of the completion of an application, background and reference checks, and interviews. Interested candidates are required to submit a cover letter and resume to hrlawjobs@mail.barry.edu. Please include ASST DEAN BAR PREP in the email subject line. Once you have emailed your resume please complete the application online at www.barry.edu/jobs. This position is located in Orlando: Barry University School of Law, 6441 E. Colonial Drive, Orlando FL 32807. Barry University is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Barry University does not discriminate against applicants or employees for terms of employment on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, disability, veteran status, political affiliation or any other terms prohibited under the county ordinance, state or federal law.
Application Information
Contact:	Human Resources School of Law
Email Address:	hrlawjobs@mail.barry.edu

 

Fellowship position at Southwestern Law School

SOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL

ACADEMIC SUPPORT AND BAR-RELATED PROGRAMS

FELLOWSHIP IN ACADEMIC SUPPORT ADMINISTRATION, COUNSELING AND TEACHING

 

Southwestern Law School invites applicants for the administration, counseling and teaching fellowship in the Academic Support and Bar-Related Programs office (ASP) for a one-year term beginning in August 2011.  The fellowship provides a unique opportunity for a young lawyer or recent law school graduate to gain experience in administration, counseling and teaching in academic support and bar programs.  The fellow will work closely with the Academic Support and Bar-Related Programs Faculty assisting in the creation, administration and implementation of new programs and courses, the supervision of student tutors and the development of academic support and bar-related course curriculum. 

 

Duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to any of the following:

• Working with the Director of Academic Support and Bar-Related Programs to research, design, implement and manage academic support programs, including pre-matriculation programs, first-year programs and Bar examination preparation programs
• Meeting with students individually and in small groups regarding academic performance issues
• Supervising student teaching assistants
• Teaching academic skills in workshops to current students
• Assisting with additional services to enhance the academic success of students

 

Required Qualifications:

• JD from an ABA accredited law school and admission to the California Bar

• At least one year of legal work experience in practice, government, non-profit organization, judicial clerking or other legal setting
• Ability to work with a variety of people from diverse backgrounds, including students, staff and faculty
• Ability to counsel, critique and guide students to self-improvement through a professional, rigorous, respectful, supportive and reliable commitment to them
• Experience in academic support or legal writing instruction or other teaching experience
• Availability to offer occasional weekend or evening workshops
• Imagination, innovation and desire to grow into responsibilities in areas of mutual interest and need
• Understanding of, and ability to work for, the mission and goals of Southwestern Law School

 

The fellowship is an opportunity to develop a career in academic support or skills teaching.  The salary is competitive with other academic fellowships.  The fellow will also receive a competitive benefits package provided by Southwestern Law School.  

 

Applicants should submit the following:

 

• A one page cover-letter describing (a) prior experience in providing legal services and teaching legal skills or concepts to law students; (b) other relevant experience; (c) aspirations for future legal education work; and (d) information relevant to the applicant’s potential for program development and management, supervision and teaching.
• A resume
• Contact information for three professional references and
• A law school transcript (unofficial is acceptable)

 

Applications must be received by May 15, 2011 or until position is filled and e-mailed directly to Professor Gabriela Ryan, at ASPfellow@swlaw.edu.

 

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Southwestern Law School is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, disability, gender, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation or other prohibited category. We strongly encourage women, people of color, LGBTQ individuals, people with disabilities, and all qualified persons to apply for this position.

 

 

 

 

Bar Passage Counselor position at Charlotte Law

Charlotte School of Law (CharlotteLaw) seeks applications for an experienced Bar Passage Counselor.

The Bar Passage Counselor reports directly to the Associate Dean for Students.  He or she will work with students seeking to assist them with their bar admissions goals.  The Counselor performs other academic support functions essential to promoting students’ success in law school and to the success and growth of the institution. 

The school is a member of The InfiLaw System, a consortium of independent law schools committed to making legal education more responsive to the realities of new career dynamics. Its mission is to establish student-centered, American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law schools in underserved markets that graduate students with practice-ready skills, and achieve true diversity programs aimed at student academic and career success.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Counsel and advise students on bar admissions protocol, bar exam preparation, law school in general and the legal profession;
• Teach law school courses developed to increase students’ likelihood of bar exam success;
• Assist in the maintenance of statistical information on students and graduates;
• Prepare and present various Bar Exam related workshops and seminars;
• Further develop current bar exam preparation programming;
• Attend the North Carolina and South Carolina bar exams (where appropriate);
• Participate in bar exam related best practices meetings;
• Assist students in reviewing answers to practice exams;
• Attend meetings as necessary within the law school; and
• Attend seminars and conferences to improve ability to provide appropriate services at the law school.

Qualifications:

Preferably, applicant will be a North Carolina or South Carolina licensed attorney.    
Prior academic support experience (either professional or as part of a graduate or law school program) or teaching experience (i.e., legal writing or comparable teaching experience in writing and analytical skills training) is preferred.

Certifications:

Licensed attorney in North Carolina or South Carolina.  (Dual licensure preferred).

Salary is commensurate with experience. CharlotteLaw offers a full benefits package. For more information about Charlotte School of Law, please visit www.charlottelaw.edu.

If helping others and working in a dynamic workplace is what you feel passionate about and you are looking for a new challenge and a chance to put your experience to work in an innovative environment – Charlotte School of Law may be the place for you.

Please send a resume, the names of three references (including addresses and phone numbers) to humanresources@charlottelaw.edu or via mail to:

Charlotte School of Law
Human Resources
2145 Suttle Avenue
Charlotte, NC, 28208

Charlotte School of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

 

Director of Academic Support position at USC

The University of Southern California Gould School of Law is seeking a new Director of Academic Support.  The details concerning the position can be found at the following link: University of Southern California Job Description. 

2 Academic Support Positions at Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, FL

The School of Law seeks two full-time Academic Success Counselors to conduct one-on-one student counseling and tutoring, give presentations and/or workshops to groups of students, prepare and administer practice exams, maintain student records, participate in research and new initiatives, assist in the teaching and administration of Applied Critical Thinking and Legal Analysis and bar preparation courses, and perform other academic success duties as required. Position is located at the Ave Maria School of Law in Naples, Florida starting August, 2010. Starting salary is 45k annually.

Qualifiactions:

Juris Doctor degree; member of any state bar; excellent law school academic performance; strong interpersonal skills; effective public speaking skills; professional interest in academic success theory and practice; experience counseling, teaching, and/or mentoring students in higher education; ability to work some evenings and weekends. Recent law school graduates with exceptional academic records and demonstrated interest in academic success will be considered.

Please submit resume, cover letter, unofficial transcripts, and list of three references to Brett Brosseit, Director of Academic Success, babrosseit@avemarialaw.edu

Opening at Pepperdine for Director of Academic Success

Director of Academic Success Program

Pepperdine University School of Law

 

Pepperdine University School of Law seeks applicants for the position of Director of the law school’s Academic Success Program, to begin August 1, 2011.  The School of Law is committed to student achievement, and the Director will be primarily responsible for developing, leading, coordinating, and implementing programs that support the School of Law’s goals of improving students’ law school academic success and success on the bar exam.  

Minimum requirements include a J.D. degree and admission to the practice of law.  Ideal candidates will have experience working in a higher education setting in the areas of teaching, academic assistance, academic counseling, or similar administrative, teaching, or practice experience.  The successful candidate also must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents within the diverse law school community, including students served by the Academic Success Program (“ASP”), student teaching fellows who work within ASP, faculty members, and the law school administration.

The successful candidate will report to the Associate Dean for Academics.

The Director’s specific duties will include, among others:

• Working with faculty and administrative staff to support the academic support efforts at the law school;
• Conducting an orientation to ASP for, and introducing the case briefing method to, first-year students during first-year orientation;
• Coordinating and conducting fall and spring semester ASP workshops for first-year students on topics such as effective note-taking, outlining, multiple choice, and essay exam preparation, etc.;
• Teaching the spring semester Supplemental Class for academically at-risk first-year students;
• Teaching (or co-teaching) the spring semester Bar Exam Workshop course for third-year students;
• Coordinating, teaching, or co-teaching winter and summer bar preparation workshops;
• Holding regular office hours and individual counseling sessions, and developing individualized remediation and referral programs, for law students in need of academic support services and alumni in need of bar preparation services;
• Gathering student and professor feedback regarding ASP offerings;
• Gathering, compiling, and reporting statistical data regarding student participation in, and impact on student performance of, the various ASP offerings;
• Assisting the law school’s diversity recruiting and retention efforts;
• Maintaining a library of academic support and bar preparation books and materials for use by students and alumni;
• Managing the ASP web pages on the law school’s website; and
• Participating in the greater academic support and bar preparation professional community in order to stay apprised of best practices through regular attendance at conferences, participation in relevant listservs and blogs, and study of relevant books and other resources.

Compensation is commensurate with experience.  This position is a 12-month contract position, with the possibility for longer term renewals.

Applicants should email a statement of interest, in the form of a cover letter, and resume to Carol Chase, Associate Dean for Academics, at carol.chase@pepperdine.edu.  Any questions also should be directed to Dean Chase.

Golden Gate Bar Exam Services Position

Rod Fong has posted the following position information to the ASP listserv:

Golden Gate University School of Law is expanding its Bar Exam Services Program.　 It has created a new position of Bar Exam Counselor to　work with students in their preparation for state bar examinations, with particular emphasis on the California Bar Examination.

 

Qualified applicants will have a JD and membership in the State Bar of California;　experience in preparing students for the bar exam, at least two years preferred; experienced using Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; and experience grading California bar exam is preferred, but not required.　 Attached is the full description of the position with a listing of the essential functions.

Candidates can apply on-line at http://www.ggu.edu/about/Employment or by sending a resume and cover letter to me at　rfong@ggu.edu.　 The deadline is April 15, 2011.

　

Golden Gate University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The university has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that reinforces these practices. The university welcomes and encourages applications from women, minorities, people of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQI community.

  

 

 

Position Opening at University of Denver Sturm Law in Academic Achievement/Bar Passage

Scott Johns, Lecturer and Director of Bar Passage, recently posted the following information on the ASP listserv regarding a job opening:

The University of Denver Sturm College of Law is searching for a person to serve in a faculty position as a law-lecturer in the law school's academic achievement program or bar passage program.

Position details and application instructions are available at

 

https://www.dujobs.org/postings/14675.

In addition, please feel free to visit us at http://law.du.edu/index.php/sturm-college-of-law-videos/du-law-programmatic-videos to view short video presentations for an overview of program initiatives including the academic achievement program (currently available for watching) and the bar success program (video available soon).

In the interim, please feel free to directly contact Mary Steefel, Director of Academic Achievement, at 303-871-6405, or Scott Johns, Director of Bar Passage, at 303-871-6763, for more information about the position, the programs, and the law school. Finally, please feel free to forward the announcement to friends and colleagues who might be interested.

Job Openings: 2 jobs in disability services (related to ASP, but not ASP)

Below are two job listings related to ASP, but not in ASP. Disability services are often a part of an ASPer's duties, and these jobs require a working knowledge of the ADA and FERPA.

Assistant Director of Disability Services, Suffolk University

Suffolk University is seeking an Assistant Director of Disability Services. Our office works with approximately 350 undergraduate and graduate students. The position is available immediately. For more information please follow this link. http://hire.jobvite.com/CompanyJobs/Careers.aspx?c=qg19Vfw5&page=Job%20Description&j=od1FVfwy.

Coordinator, Student Life/Disability Services for Students, University of Rhode Island

This is a fulltime, permanent position.  Visit our website at https://jobs.uri.edu to apply and to view complete details for job posting (#6000422).  Applications for electronic submission will end on April 7, 2011, and will require two attachments in PDF format: 1) a cover letter, and 2) CV which includes the names and contact information for three references, one of which should be a previous supervisor.  The University of Rhode Island is an AA/EEOD employer and values diversity.

Job opening: Director of Academic Services, Whittier Law School

                                                        Director of Academic Services

                                                Whittier Law School, Costa Mesa, California

Whittier Law School seeks a full-time Director of Academic Services for the 2011-2012 academic year.  This is a twelve-month non-tenure track position with eligibility for long-term contracts.  The Assistant Dean for Bar and Academic Services will provide supervision for the Director.

Qualifications:  A Juris Doctorate from an ABA accredited law school or an advanced degree in educational psychology or theory; at least three years experience in a law school academic support program, in student counseling, or in teaching; knowledge of current developments in the field; excellent written and oral communication skills; and strong administrative and supervisory skills.

Duties and Responsibilities:  Along with the Assistant Dean for Bar and Academic Services, the Director of Academic Services will develop, implement, and manage the law school's academic services program.  The program includes academic skills workshops or courses for first year and upper division students, as well as one-on-one work with students to design individualized programs for academic success.  The Director also will work with at-risk students who need academic support, including students in jeopardy of disqualification and those on academic probation.

To apply:  Please submit an electronic application that contains a cover letter, a resume and contact information for three references, to:

            Jon Baumunk, Assistant Dean for Bar and Academic Services

            Whittier Law School

            3333 Harbor Boulevard

            Costa Mesa, CA  92626

            jbaumunk@law.whittier.edu

 

All inquiries will be kept confidential.  Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Application deadline:  April 1, 2011, or until position is filled.

Whittier Law School is an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to diversity.