Friday, March 24, 2023
Director of Academic Success at Richmond
The University of Richmond School of Law invites applications for a faculty position
that will design and implement programming and courses related to Academic Success
and Bar Support. We seek a colleague who is knowledgeable about the science of adult
learning and best practices for bar exam preparations, is passionate about assisting all
students in achieving their full potential, and who will thrive in a collaborative
environment.
Responsibilities include:
• Designing academic success programs and workshop for 1Ls;
• Developing orientation and pre-orientation programs to help matriculating
students enter law school with the tools they need to succeed;
• Supporting students preparing for the bar exam, including developing and
teaching bar preparation courses;
• Advising and coaching students on an individual basis;
• In collaboration with senior leaders, developing and implementing programs and
workshops for faculty on topics such as providing helpful feedback, academic
advising, bar coaching, and integration of skills and learning strategies into
academic coursework and co-curricular efforts.
The Law School believes deeply in the transformative power of legal education, and
Academic Success programming is vital to its mission. The new Director will join others
on the faculty who have been working in the field for years as well as a broad crosssection
of the faculty who have been applying ASP insights in their own classes. Other
existing programming that will contribute to the success of the new Director includes an
established Professional Identity Formation Program (which is run by a full-time director
and faculty member) as well as numerous wellness initiatives managed by the Dean of
Students.
This is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track faculty position. Depending on
experience, a successful candidate will be hired as Assistant or Associate Professor of
Law, Legal Practice and will be eligible for promotion and for a five-year presumptively
renewable contract. A J.D. degree is required as well as at least three years of relevant
teaching experience.
The University of Richmond School of Law is a top-ranked law school that combines a
rigorous academic program with extensive clinical and experiential learning opportunities
to prepare students for 21st-century legal practice. The law faculty are among the best
teacher-scholars in the nation with a commitment to producing knowledge that expands
the understanding of law and contributes to the improvement of society. The Law
School also cultivates a genuinely collegial community marked by engagement, civility,
inclusivity, and concern for others and the greater good.
The University of Richmond is a private university located just a short drive from
downtown Richmond, Virginia, Through its five schools and wide array of campus
programming, the University combines the best qualities of a small liberal arts college
and a large university.
The University of Richmond is committed to developing a diverse workforce and student
body, and to modeling an inclusive campus community which values the expression of
difference in ways that promote excellence in teaching, learning, personal development,
and institutional success. Our academic community strongly encourage applications that
are in keeping with this commitment. For more information on the School of Law, please
visit https://law.richmond.edu/
Applicants should apply by submitting cover letter & current curriculum vitae to
https://lawprofessors.typepad.com/academic_support/2023/03/director-of-academic-success-at-richmond.html