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Academic Success & Professionalism Program Instructor - Nova Southeastern University Shepard Broad College of Law

Provides academic support and implement instructional programs under the guidance and approval of the Assistant Dean.

Essential Job Functions: 

1. The first priority of all members of the Shepard Broad College of Law is to serve our clients--the applicants, students, and alumni. Therefore, Professors of Practice will not be limited by this job description but will perform whatever tasks are assigned by supervisor(s). Professors of Practice will be readily available, responsive, and accessible to students and other constituents of the College of Law. Primary responsibilities will be teaching and providing academic support to the students and alumni studying for the bar exam.
   2. Teaches workshops assigned through the Academic Success and Professionalism program.
   3. Regularly assists with designing and implementing the various programming and instructional segments to prepare students for success in law school, the bar exam, and practice.
   4. Trains and supervises graders when needed.
   5. Maintains and updates online learning support center websites on an ongoing basis. Coordinates and establishes teaching support platforms online.
   6. Meets regularly with the Assistant Dean and coordinates Library, faculty, and administration assistance for skills workshops. Identifies and collaborates with faculty interested in assessing, improving and critiquing student skills development.
   7. Interacts with students informally and formally on a regular basis to collect helpful feedback from and provide helpful feedback to students.
   8. Coordinates with Student Affairs to monitor and assist students with academic difficulties.
   9. Meets with students who require personal counseling and advice about how to utilize the program and succeed in law school and on the bar exam.
   10. Coordinates and creates structures for the integration of law school and community-wide resources to facilitate the delivery and development of the bar exam preparation across the curriculum.
   11. Conducts, promotes, and coordinates assigned skills workshops.
   12. Conducts research in appropriate, related areas, including analysis of data relating to bar passage and academic performance among students.
   13. Ensures compliance with University policies and procedures; county, state, and federal regulations; and accreditation requirements.
   14. At certain times during the academic year, this position demands some work on evenings and weekends. Evening hours will be expected to accommodate workshops offered in the evening hours.
   15. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 

1. Adequate knowledge of and familiarity with the content and academic requirements of law school curriculum and law related skills, to respond to the academic needs of first-year law students.
   2. Demonstrated professionalism and professional excellence, including broad experience in the practice of law and the various skills necessary for students going on to practice in various fields, including legal writing, oral advocacy, research, and legal analysis.
   3. Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to maintain meaningful and positive relationships with students, faculty, and staff.
   4. Excellent computer skills.
   5. A history evidencing high self-motivation, a capacity and willingness to work hard, and strong leadership skills.
   6. Advanced proficiency in Word, PowerPoint, Excel, Outlook, legal research databases and resources, learning management platforms, and other technology tools utilized by legal professionals.

Required Education: Juris Doctorate

Required Experience: 

1. Four (4) years of experience in the practice of law, or equivalent experience, is required.
2. Candidate must have passed a bar exam in a U.S. jurisdiction.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Florida Bar membership.
2. Experience in the areas of expository writing, oral argument, and training of attorneys.
3. Previous successful work experience in an academic environment.
4. Bilingual.

Associate Dean for Bar Exam Success - Rutgers Law School

Rutgers Law School (RLS) seeks an experienced and strategic candidate with a track record of setting and achieving bar passage and student success goals to join our faculty, lead our bar study efforts, and enhance our Academic Success Department. The Associate Dean for Bar Exam Success must be creative and organized and should possess excellent teaching, analytical, quantitative, and collaborative skills. The successful candidate must commit to advancing student success from matriculation through bar admission. The Associate Dean for Bar Exam Success will be a non-tenure track faculty member and report to the Dean with dotted lines to the Vice Dean (Newark) and Vice Dean (Camden) and work closely with the faculty and administration. The Associate Dean will design, implement, and manage programming to improve and then maintain bar passage rates at or above those at peer institutions. The Associate Dean will also review and coordinate with the Academic Success Department on academic success programming at RLS. The Associate Dean will determine and execute data-informed decisions that facilitate bar passage and student success goals. The Associate Dean will also manage contractual relationships with vendors related to bar studies and develop and teach courses focused on bar passage.

Key Duties and Responsibilities
 
Bar Exam Success

• Design, implement, and manage a state-of-the-art strategy and program in Newark and Camden to increase and maintain bar passage rates. 
• Teach or supervise the teaching of bar preparation courses in both locations.
• Support faculty in preparing students to pass the bar exam on their first attempt.
• Conduct and lead data analysis to assess bar passage rates and student success or failure on the bar exam, including observing and responding to empirical correlations and long-term trends among RLS students and the national community of bar takers.
• Identify bar preparation products and student support services, whether provided externally or developed internally, to address areas of concern identified by data analysis or other means.
• Coordinate implementation of any agreements with bar providers designed to support students’ successful preparation for first-time bar exam passage.
• Work with faculty and students to effectively integrate newly developed or acquired bar preparation products and student support services.
• Offer training and provide supervision to full-time and part-time faculty to administer additional bar preparation teaching and bar support services.
• Offer training and supervise students in bar preparation, including through a summer bar preparation course.
• Complete the annual ABA Bar Passage Questionnaire and other bar passage surveys in conjunction with the RLS leadership team. 
• Stay current on developments regarding bar passage.

Academic Success Programming and Teaching Support 

• In conjunction with our Academic Success Department: 
  • Develop and implement comprehensive programs and workshops to help transition students into law school, promote their academic success, and increase their likelihood of first-time bar passage.
  • Develop program goals and data-driven mechanisms for evaluating RLS’s success in achieving those goals. 
  • Work with the faculty to ensure periodic review and evaluation of the program of legal education that incorporates data and analyses related to academic and bar passage success. 

Leadership and Administration

• Attend and participate in faculty and leadership team meetings.
• Serve on faculty committees that seek to advance the goals of RLS and the Bar Exam Success and Academic Success programs and courses.
• Manage the Bar Exam Success program budget. 

Minimum Education and Experience

• Current or prior admission to the bar of at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• A minimum of 4 years of law-related experience, post-law school graduation.
• Experience in law school academic support or bar exam advising.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty, staff, and administrators.
• Ability to foster a cooperative work environment and to manage others.
• Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with data, empirical analysis, and software applications.

Certifications/Licenses

• J.D. from an ABA-approved law school with strong academic credentials.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• At least 5 years of prior law school teaching experience preferred, preferably related to bar preparation or academic support.
• Prior experience directing a law school bar preparation or academic support program preferred.
• Knowledge of advising and counseling techniques within a legal or higher education setting.
• Expectation to travel to and serve students on both campuses in an equitable manner. Some evening hours are expected.

Director of Academic Support - Drexel University, Kline School of Law

The Director will serve as an integral part of Kline’s academic support program with an emphasis on working with students to successfully transition into and academically succeed in their law school classes. We expect this position to report to the Director of Academic Support and Bar Success.

Essential Functions

• Develop, implement, oversee, and teach academic support programs for incoming and current law students, including academic skills workshops (i.e. exam preparation, time management, stress management, class preparation)
• Engage in individual academic counseling, including academic performance assessments, goal setting, and developing personalized academic plans
• Work with faculty and administration to identify at-risk students or students on academic probation
• Teach part of 1L orientation and upper level skills course
• Work collaboratively with faculty to develop innovative programs and coordinate academic support services with law school faculty
• Implement pre-matriculation academic preparation programming for incoming J.D. students
• Work closely with the Legal Research Center to advise students on materials that support their academic enrichment
• Coordinate and oversee Dean’s Scholar’s program
• Work closely with the Office of Admissions, Career Services Office, Office of Student Affairs, and Bar Support to help integrate academic support throughout the culture of the law school
• Help as needed with Bar Support Programming

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of law-related experience post law degree.
• JD from an ABA accredited law school or its equivalent
• Received a license to practice law (need not be active)

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience
• Knowledge of current trends in academic support and academic advising
• Successful candidates will have the ability to build and maintain rapport with students in individual counseling advising, instructional, or counseling situations and to maintain student and student record confidentiality
• Work effectively with a diverse group of students, staff, and faculty
• Ability to evaluate the effectiveness of instructional programming and to learn, adapt, and respond as necessary to student academic support needs as they develop and evolve
• Self-directed, creative, service-oriented, and a team player
• Well-organized, able to set goals and implement them

Assistant Director of Academic & Bar Success - University of Minnesota Law School

The Assistant Director reports to the Director of Academic and Bar Success, and works closely with the Director to develop and present programming for all JD students concerning academic success and bar readiness and to provide tailored assistance including advising, coaching, instruction, and referrals to resources; offer bar-related advising and support to individual students on matters such as character and fitness concerns or course selection.

This is a full-time, 100%, annually renewable, academic professional position with the majority of the work being in-person with some remote flexibility.

DUTIES

Tailored Academic and Bar Support for Individual Students (60%)

• Deliver advising, assessment, and coaching support to JD students, including those near or below thresholds for academic probation or academic watch, or who present risk factors correlated to lower bar passage rates.
• Develop and implement individualized Academic Success Plans for students working to improve academic performance and assist students to develop core study and time management skills, legal analysis, and exam-writing strategies through regular meetings which will include outline review, practice problem feedback, and exam review.
• Coordinate with the Office of Student Affairs concerning student support needs such as reasonable accommodations, counseling, and other outside referrals. 
• Provide strategic advising to individual JD students about bar application, including but not limited to: character and fitness concerns; professional considerations with respect to the location and timing of bar application; and advance planning for the financial and time commitments required for bar success.
• Develop and implement individualized Bar Success Plans to increase motivation, accountability, prioritization of bar study tasks while preparing for the bar exam. The Assistant Director will help graduates navigate their commercial bar courses and give feedback on bar essay writing and course progress in one-on-one meetings. 

Academic Success Programming (20%)

• Work closely with Director of Academic and Bar Success and Student Affairs to develop and present programming, both live and online, to provide academic success guidance and to support professional identity formation during Orientation and throughout the 1L year.
• Work closely with Director of Academic and Bar Success to develop and support the Law School’s longstanding peer academic support program (known as “Structured Study Group”).
• Develop strategies and programming to address potential barriers to academic success for all students, especially populations underrepresented in the legal profession, including first generation college and law school students and students with identified learning challenges and disabilities.

Bar-Related Programming (20%)

• Work closely with Director of Academic and Bar Success to develop and present programming to inform all JD students, at appropriate times in their law school career, about important bar-related issues such as bar exam elements, knowledge and skills necessary for exam success, character and fitness issues, and strategic considerations around bar application and preparation.
• Work closely with Director of Academic and Bar Success to develop and present workshops in the months before each bar exam administration date to supplement graduates’ bar study with commercial providers.
• Build relationships with commercial bar vendors, manage commercial bar vendor presence within the law school, and stay abreast of academic and bar success product offerings. 
• Monitor state bar examination administration and admission policies including bar reform efforts, the NextGen Bar exam, MPRE requirements, and alternative pathways to licensure.
  

QUALIFICATIONS

Essential / Required Qualifications

• BA/BS degree plus at least five years of relevant experience OR a master's degree plus at least three years relevant experience
• Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school 
• Bar membership in a US jurisdiction (may be inactive)
• Interpersonal skills relevant to individualized academic counseling and coaching
• Knowledge of learning and teaching strategies for law students and other adult learners
• Demonstrated effective oral and written communication with both individuals and large groups
• Experience working with, and demonstrated commitment to supporting, diverse populations
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong academic achievement, particularly in law school
• Two years of experience in law practice
• Advising, counseling, or tutoring experience
• Experience working with students with disabilities, including non-apparent disabilities

Assistant Program Director, Bar Support - The George Washington University Law School

Job Overview

Reporting to the Associate Program Director of Bar Support, the Assistant Program Director, Bar Support supports programming and information-sharing for students and alumni bar-takers related to successfully navigating the requirements of state bar examinations (“the bar”) and the Multistate Professional Responsibility Exam (“MPRE”). The Assistant Director provides assistance with monitoring learning outcomes, bar preparation activities to all students, and participates in other student retention activities as needed.

Job Description Summary

• Researching application processes and procedures for bar exams in multiple jurisdictions and compiling and disseminating the information in an accessible form.
• Creating and implementing in-person, hybrid, and recorded programs related to successfully applying to and taking the bar exam and MPRE.
• Crafting newsletters, handouts, website text, and other instructional information related to individual states’ bar exam requirements and MPRE.
• Counseling individual students on strategies to apply for and take the bar and MPRE successfully.
• Providing structured writing, organizational, and analytical assistance to current students and recent graduates, including through workshops and presentations.
• Gathering and analyzing data pertaining to bar passage rates, student performance, and the efficacy of program interventions.
• Generating reports and presentations delineating key insights, trends, and recommendations to enhance bar success support endeavors.
• Collaborating with relevant GW Law offices, student groups, state bar administrators, and other outside organizations.
• Overseeing student workers or fellows as needed.
• Being a resource to students, faculty, staff, and other interested parties on the NextGen Bar Exam; and teaching a skills course to upper-level law students.

 

Performs other duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.

 

Minimum Qualifications

Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization plus 2 years of relevant professional experience, or, a Master’s degree or higher in a relevant area of study. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• JD or Master’s Degree in a relevant field (e.g. MBA, MS in Counseling)
• Successful bar passage in a U.S. jurisdiction.
• 1+ years of experience in practicing law or engaging in writing or other instruction in an academic institution, law firm, or commercial bar preparation company desired.
• Prior experience with academic support and bar preparation strongly desired.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with and listen to people from a wide variety of backgrounds.
• Experience with assessment and data collection.
• Experience counseling, coaching, or advising individuals, including peers or mentees, in navigating complex processes such as taking the bar exam or MPRE.
• Ability and interest in researching and understanding bar exam and MPRE trends.
• Experience creating and implementing educational programs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to work some nights and weekends.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

 

Assistant Director of Academic Success/Professor of the Practice - University of Baltimore Law School

Job Description:

The Assistant Director of Academic Success will play a critical role in fostering the academic success and ultimate bar readiness of law students. The Assistant Director of Academic Success will teach academic success and/or bar readiness courses. Working as part of the team that includes the Director of Academic Success and the Director of Bar Success, the individual will develop academic success programming and provide advising to law students. The Assistant Director of Academic Success will collaborate with faculty and staff to identify students who may benefit from academic support, and meet with students to offer tailored support, guidance, and strategies for academic success. This position will involve developing course-based and non-curricular peer support initiatives, including working with a group of student mentors and fellows, and supporting the growth of the Legal Writing Center. Additionally, the individual will contribute to programs aimed at enhancing students’ bar readiness. The position will also involve data collection regarding academic success and academic success initiatives at the law school.

Responsibilities:

• Teaching academic success and/or bar readiness courses

  Teach Rules and Reasoning and/or other courses designed to enhance students’ academic success and bar readiness.

• Developing and implementing academic success programming

  Design and implement academic success programs for all law students, including programs specifically for at-risk students. This includes planning and running workshops, orientation programs, and ongoing academic skills sessions. Gather and analyze data related to academic success and bar passage rates to help refine and improve academic success programming.

• Academic success advising

  Collaborate with faculty and staff to identify at-risk students and provide the necessary support to enhance their academic success; provide counseling to students on strategies for improving academic performance, time management, and preparation for exams.

• Managing peer support programs

  Oversee the coordination and development of peer support programs, including Academic Success Mentors, Law Scholars, and Legal Writing Fellows, to support law students’ academic success.

• Collaboration and professional engagement

  Participate in law school committees and engage in service activities that support the broader goals of the institution; engage with national community of academic success professionals and ensure that the law school’s practices align with best practices in legal education; and other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Juris Doctor

Experience:  License to practice law in at least one U.S. state or the District of Columbia; prior teaching experience in academic/bar success, legal writing, or other relevant field, or an equivalent combination of three years of practice experience and adjunct teaching.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience:  Previous experience in academic success, legal writing, or other law school teaching; scholarship in learning theory and academic support; experience in the practice of law. Experience in executive functioning coaching and/or the provision of learning supports.

 

Conditions of Employment:

Evening hours may be required.

Associate Director of Academic Skills Program, Bar Specialist - UC Irvine School of Law

The Academic Administrator (who will have a working title of Associate Director of Academic Skills) will manage the day-to-day operations of UCI Law’s bar preparation program within its Academic Skills Program (ASP Program). The main goal of the ASP Program is to develop and deliver programs to promote the academic success of students from matriculation, throughout law school, and as they prepare to enter the legal profession. This includes programming and support for students during pre-orientation, orientation, the three years of law school, and bar prep. The primary responsibility of the Associate Director of Academic Skills will be to manage ASP’s development and delivery of bar preparation programming. In addition to teaching bar preparation course, the Associate Director of Academic Skills will also counsel students individually, teach an ASP course or courses as needed, and provide feedback to students on practice exams, exercises, and other writing throughout their law school career. Salary will be commensurate with experience. The Associate Director of Academic Skills will report to the Assistant Dean of Academic Skills.

The responsibilities of the Associate Director of Academic Skills will include, but are not limited to:

• Researching, designing, and implementing programs utilizing the most current best practices for bar preparation.
• Researching, monitoring, and assessing developments in bar licensure requirements.
• Tracking and analyzing student preparation and performance data and developing a system to monitor progress and manage communication with students/bar takers.
• Working with the Law Registrar to gather and monitor graduating students’ licensure plans for all jurisdictions.
• Working with the Chief Information Officer on collecting, analyzing, and reporting bar performance data.
• Developing and teaching bar-exam preparation programs during the academic year and post-graduation that include individual counseling, workshop development and presentation, and feedback on practice exams.
• Developing and teaching one or more courses in the curriculum each semester as needed to improve student legal analysis, writing, and/or bar taking skills
• Providing individual academic counseling to all students and alumni preparing for the bar exam.
• Developing, administrating, and organizing the alumni bar mentoring program.
• Collaborating with the Assistant Dean of Academic Skills, the other Associate Director of Academic Skills, other senior staff at the law school, student groups, and faculty.
• Liaising with bar prep companies, planning and coordinating the Bar Prep Fair, and implementing programming that enhances students’ understanding and use of bar prep companies.
• Attending and participating in faculty meetings and ASP team meetings
• Serving on one or more committees as necessary to advance the goals of the Law School.
• Collaborating with professionals within the department, within the Law School, and from other law schools across the country to research and present on topics relevant to the ASP industry.

Requirements
Candidates for the position must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a record of academic and extracurricular success in law school, and admission to a state bar, preferably California;

This is for a Bar Specialist position, so if the successful candidate does not have admission to the California State Bar, they must successfully pass the California bar within one year of employment;

At least three years of relevant professional experience (preferably including teaching), with a focus on bar-exam preparation, preferably with experience in law school academic skills or similar programs; familiarity with the format and subjects tested on the California Bar Exam.

Superior written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills;

The ability to think imaginatively and critically about techniques to improve law students’ bar-exam success, and to design, implement, and manage innovative programs to promote that development.

The ability to handle confidential information, exhibit good judgment, and exemplify professionalism in working with students, faculty, and staff.

The ability to initiate and forge partnerships within the law school, with the Orange County legal community, with bar prep companies and bar examiners, and nationally within the Legal Academic Skills community.

The ability to work collaboratively with a diverse and growing population of colleagues and students, while promoting inclusive excellence.

The ability to work well on a team, juggle multiple competing priorities, and meet firm deadlines.

Nature of Appointment
The Academic Administrator of Academic Skills reports to the Assistant Dean for Academic Skills and works closely with the other Associate Director of Academic Skills, as well as administrators in Student Affairs/ Student Services, Career Development, Admissions, and faculty. The position is a full-time, twelve-month academic appointment with the standard vacation and benefits package accorded to employees of the University of California. This is not a faculty appointment, and residence during the summer is expected. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position, applicants should submit the following materials:

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Relevant Publications and/or writing samples
4. Contact information for three references

For more information about UCI Law, visit: www.law.uci.edu.

Interested candidates should submit application materials using UC Irvine's online application system, AP Recruit: https://recruit.ap.uci.edu/JPF09551

Qualifications

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

Candidates for the position must have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and a record of academic and extracurricular success in law school, and admission to a state bar, preferably California.

This is for a Bar Specialist position, so if the successful candidate does not have admission to the California State Bar, they must successfully pass the California bar within one year of employment.

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.

• Cover Letter

• Inclusive Excellence Activities Statement - Statement addressing how past and/or potential contributions to inclusive excellence will advance UCI's Commitment to Inclusive Excellence. See our guidance for writing an inclusive excellence activities statement.
  (Optional)

• Relevant Publications and/or Writing Samples - If you would like to include more than one publication/writing sample, please combine them into one document.
  (Optional)

• Teaching Statement - See our guidance for writing a reflective teaching statement.
  (Optional)

• Misc / Additional (Optional)

Reference requirements

• 3-5 required (contact information only)

Assistant Professor of Law and Practice, Academic Mastery Department - Pepperdine Caruso School of Law

This position is a full-time, non-tenured faculty position with teaching, training and administrative duties.  The successful candidate will have meaningful practical expertise as a lawyer and familiarity with the California Bar Exam and the Uniform Bar Exam as well as a passion for teaching students the writing skills, multiple choice question approaches, study techniques, and memorization strategies necessary to pass both exams.  The position will support the administration of the Academic Mastery Program through teaching courses in the academic curriculum, providing academic advising to current students, and mentoring students as they prepare for the bar exam.  Specific expectations, including courses and teaching load, will be determined by the Academic Mastery Program leadership with the agreement of the Caruso School of Law administration.

 

To apply, send the following documents to the chair of the search committee [email protected]:

(1) Your curriculum vitae;

(2) a cover letter that summarizes your relevant practical experience and your areas of interest in academic support and bar exam preparation, your teaching experience and philosophy, and your support for the University mission; and

(3) a list of references.  

Successful candidates will receive a renewable one-year faculty contract, and are eligible for longer-term contracts after two years.

Director of Academic Achievement and Bar Preparation - University of Illinois Chicago Law School

Position Summary
The Director of Academic Achievement and Bar Preparation supports student success at UIC Law. This position provides comprehensive academic support services to law students, including academic counseling, bar preparation programs, and initiatives designed to enhance academic performance and well-being. The Director will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students to create a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters academic excellence and prepares graduates for successful careers in the legal profession.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Academic Support: Develop, implement, and oversee academic support programs for law students, including academic skills workshops (e.g., legal research, legal writing, exam preparation, time management, stress management). Provide individual academic counseling and support to law students, including academic performance assessments, goal setting, and developing personalized academic plans. Collaborate with faculty to identify and address student academic concerns. Monitor student academic progress and identify trends to inform program development and intervention strategies.
• Bar Preparation: Develop, implement, and oversee comprehensive bar preparation programs for graduating students, including both first-time takers and repeat takers. Coordinate and deliver bar preparation courses, workshops, and resources, such as practice exams, simulated bar exams, and study groups. Maintain strong relationships with bar examiners and stay abreast of current bar examination trends and best practices. Collect and analyze bar passage data to assess program effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Student Success Initiatives: Develop and implement innovative programs and initiatives to enhance student academic success and well-being, such as peer mentoring programs, study groups, and wellness workshops. Collaborate with other departments and offices on campus to ensure a coordinated and comprehensive approach to student support. Promote a positive and inclusive learning environment that fosters student engagement and success.
• Program Evaluation and Assessment: Continuously evaluate the effectiveness of academic support and bar preparation programs through data collection, analysis, and student feedback. Collect and analyze data on student academic performance, bar passage rates, and student satisfaction to inform program improvements. Prepare reports and presentations on program outcomes for faculty, administrators, and stakeholders.
• Oversee the adjunct professors' preparation and teaching of the bar course.
• Supervise Academic Achievement team members.
• Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or its equivalent from a foreign country.
• Current or previous admission to a state bar in the United States.
• Experience leading an academic success and/or bar preparation program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current trends in academic support, academic advising, and bar preparation.
• Past law school teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to handle situations with sound judgment, discretion, and confidentiality.
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students.
• Strong writing, communication, and public speaking skills.
• Ability to build rapport with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior teaching experience or experience working with graduate students, especially experience working with students on skills and/or bar preparation.
• Familiarity with psychological barriers that affect student learning and performance.

Director of Bar Success and Assistant Professor of Law - Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law

We are looking for a Director of Bar Success to join our team at LMU Law in Knoxville, Tennessee. This position includes faculty governance rights and the opportunity to apply for a multi-year appointment. Based upon the applicant’s level of experience and preference, there may be a tenure-track option or an option for a multi-year contract at the time of hiring. The salary is competitive and recognizes the value that the Director brings to the law school. Plus, Knoxville has a reasonable cost of living and is a great place to live.

What the Director Will Do
The position of Director of Bar Success includes faculty and administrative responsibilities in the following six areas:
1) Teaching bar success (and potentially academic success) courses,
2) Providing leadership among the academic and bar success faculty in course design and development of bar success courses,
3) Coordinating the post-graduate supplemental bar success program,
4) Working with a third-party bar review provider to ensure seamless incorporation of materials in (1) and (2) and tracking and support of graduates in (3),
5) Training and development of doctrinal faculty, both generally and individually, with regard to best practices in developing bar-like assessments and rubrics, and
6) Taking a lead role in curricular development of bar success classes and bar skills across the curriculum, particularly in light of the NextGen bar exam.

Expectations Grounded in Reality

It is well-recognized that bar prep faculty get credit when bar results go up, and too much blame when they dip. At LMU Law, our administration and faculty recognize that bar success is a school-wide responsibility. Our Dean personally has been doing much of the Director job during our search. He actually knows what it takes, its limits, and that there are a number of other important variables contributing to bar success. LMU Law’s faculty is universally committed to the success of our graduates on the bar exam and understands that the law school’s bar passage rate is the product of our collective efforts as an institution. We seek a dedicated, creative, effective Director to guide our faculty and keep us informed on trends and best practices in bar success, particularly during this era of transition to the NextGen bar exam and alternative paths to law licensure. However, we also want to provide some assurance that the bar passage rate is not the only, or main, measure of your success. Our aim is to define success in this role more holistically and provide the security you need to do your job well.

How to Apply

Requirements for the position include a J.D. degree; prior experience teaching in academic or bar success programs, such as first-year academic success, MPT skills-based, and upper-level bar preparation courses; prior experience working directly with graduates who are preparing for the bar exam; familiarity with relevant ABA Standards; and bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction (can be inactive). The preferred candidate will have prior experience coordinating a law school’s bar preparation program; law school advising, counseling, or tutoring experience; and a personal record of strong academic achievement. We are committed to diversity and actively seek applications from members of groups traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession. Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Syd Beckman, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment Committee, at [email protected]. 

Director of Student Academic Support - University of Oregon School of Law

The University of Oregon School of Law, in beautiful Eugene, Oregon, invites applications for a newly created position, Director of Student Academic Support. The Director will serve as an integral part of Oregon Law’s dedicated student academic support program with an emphasis on working with students to successfully transition into and succeed academically in their law-school classes. The position is focused on teaching credit-bearing courses including the possibility of a section of a required doctrinal course and/or LRW, lead non-credit-bearing workshops, and provide individualized academic support and advising to law students. In addition, the Director of Student Academic Support will be responsible for maintaining a current understanding of requirements, trends, and best practices in professional legal instruction, serving as a pedagogical resource for law school faculty, and helping to continuing to evaluate and continuously improve Oregon Law’s student academic support efforts.

The Director of Student Academic Support is a 1.0 FTE, 12-month, fixed-term, career non-tenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer that reports to the Law School Dean through the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.  

More information about this position is available here:

• https://careers.uoregon.edu/en-us/job/535069/director-of-student-academic-support

Applications may be submitted using the above link. Applications will be reviewed starting March 14, 2025. If you have questions, please contact Mohsen Manesh, Associate Dean for Faculty Research & Programs, at [email protected].

of Assistant Dean for Professionalism, Leadership, and Bar Success - Michigan State University College of Law

The successful candidate will lead initiatives to enhance professionalism, leadership development, and bar exam success among law students. This position is a key leadership role within the College of Law and will require close collaboration with faculty, staff, and external partners to develop and implement strategic programs that support student success.

The Assistant Dean will oversee programs that promote professional identity formation, leadership skills, and bar passage preparation. Responsibilities include designing and managing curricular and co-curricular initiatives, engaging with students to provide tailored support, and assessing the effectiveness of bar preparation efforts. The role also involves building relationships with alumni, bar organizations, and legal professionals to enhance student mentorship and career readiness.

Candidates should have a strong understanding of legal education, bar exam requirements, and student support strategies. Experience in academic success, bar readiness, or student professional development is preferred. The ideal candidate will demonstrate leadership ability, excellent communication skills, and a commitment to fostering an inclusive learning environment.

Application materials, including a cover letter, resume, and references, should be submitted through the Michigan State University careers portal here:  https://careers.msu.edu/jobs/assistant-dean-managers-east-lansing-michigan-united-states-04f43546-bf25-4084-882f-4892847f6f6a  

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Assistant Professor of Practice & Director of Academic Success & Bar Programs - University of Cincinnati College of Law

Job Overview

The University of Cincinnati College of Law seeks to fill this full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position with an expected start date of August 2025. The responsibilities of this position include developing and delivering programming, courses, and individual coaching to enable law students to achieve their academic potential and succeed on the bar exam. This member of the faculty will teach and develop courses, supervise Academic Success and Bar Program staff, analyze and report data to the faculty, staff, and others, and work with students each year of their law school journey. The position will report to the Dean of the College of Law.

We invite applications from candidates with a J.D., licensed to practice law (acquired through a bar exam), and prior academic or bar support teaching experience (or combination of legal practice and other law school teaching experience)

Essential Functions

• Teach and supervise assigned courses including, among others, courses in skills and writing for the bar exam and skills-based courses keyed to other topics aimed to increase students’ academic skills (such as Legal Ethics or Evidence).
• Prepare materials for teaching.
• Develop, implement, and supervise a program to help the students of the College of Law meet their bar passage goals.
• Develop, implement, and supervise the College of Law’s academic success program.
• Counsel and tutor students to improve bar passage and academic success.
• Work collaboratively with College of Law faculty and staff on developments with bar examinations and data-informed trends in student bar performance. Work with faculty on initiatives to improve bar examination performance, including academic rules and policies.
• Collect and report bar performance data to external accreditation and other required bodies.
• Supervise staff and student employees.
• Serve on College and/or University committees and participate in faculty governance.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Requirements

• J.D with excellent academic achievement from an ABA-accredited law school.
• License to practice law, acquired by bar examination, in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Recent academic or bar support teaching experience or a suitable combination of one to three years of practice experience and other law school teaching experience.
• Excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with the ability to present complex material to students.
• Demonstrated interest in professional development including knowledge and interest in current trends in teaching and learning in the field of bar passage and academic success.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and provide leadership in a team to identify and meet the goals of the team.
• Commitment to working with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff.
• Sensitivity to students with varied learning styles, disabilities, and various backgrounds.
• Ability to collect, interpret, and analyze data.
• Working knowledge of the Uniform Bar Exam and the NextGen Bar Exam.
• Exercise self-discipline and have the ability to work with little direct supervision

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Demonstrated interest in serving the profession and/or community.
• Interest in joining national organizations devoted to the growth and development of the field of teaching and learning related to bar passage and academic success programs.
• Interest in supervising and mentoring student organizations.
• Relevant law school experiences such as acting as a mentor to other students.

 

Associate Professors of Academic Success and Bar Preparation - Southwestern Law School

SOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL in Los Angeles invites applications for full-time entry-
level or experienced Associate Professors of Academic Success and Bar Preparation (AS/BP). These non-tenure-track positions, which are for an initial 2-year appointment, can lead to a long-term contract. AS/BP faculty vote on virtually all issues in faculty meetings, serve on faculty committees, are eligible for summer research stipends, and are eligible to apply for sabbaticals.

AS/BP faculty work with students from pre-matriculation through the bar-study period.
They teach our summer Bison Bootcamp program and serve as bar-study coaches for
graduates. They teach the 1L Foundations of Law & Practice course, which instructs
students about core law school skills, like reading cases and statutes, note-taking and
classroom engagement, rule synthesis, outlining, and exam-taking techniques. They also
teach upper-level academic improvement and bar preparation courses.

We seek candidates who are passionate about teaching and can demonstrate success in
the classroom, love working with students outside the classroom, and are willing to
contribute to the campus community through committee and related service.

In addition to our on-campus programs, we offer a mostly asynchronous online J.D.
program with full-time and part-time options. The new AS/BP faculty will be expected to
teach in any of the J.D. programs, including the Online J.D. Program, as needed.

Senior Assistant Dean for Student Affairs & Academic Support - William & Mary Law School

Position Summary

 

William & Mary Law School is seeking an individual to join the Student Services & Academic Support Unit. Under the direction of the Associate Dean for Student Services & Academic Support, the Senior Assistant Dean will be a key leader in fulfilling all the functions of the office in providing student services and academic support: academic advising, academic support, bar preparation, classroom and exam accommodations, flourishing and belonging, student organizational support, and wellness and counseling support. The Senior Assistant Dean will have particular focus on managing and expanding the services offered to students in the areas of academic support and bar preparation.

The successful candidate must have demonstrated experience in providing student services and academic support to law students. Strong communication, a track record of success in legal education or legal practice, and a sensitivity to student needs and the interpersonal skills to work well with students are essential.

 

Conditions of Employment

The position may require occasional weekend work. This position may require additional hours beyond the typical work week, to include occasional overnight and weekend work as needed to meet the business needs of the operation.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Bar exam passage and licensure in at least one jurisdiction.
• At least 5 years of experience in legal education or legal practice.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students, faculty, staff, and other constituent groups.
• Demonstrated ability to function independently and in a team.
• Demonstrated ability to provide rapid and empathetic responses to student inquiries and needs.
• Strong interpersonal and research skills.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience providing bar exam preparation instruction

Review Begin Date

02/13/2025

Assistant/Associate Director of Bar Success - Albany Law

Albany Law School is seeking a proactive and innovative individual to join our team in the Bar Success program. Appointment will be as Assistant or Associate Director, depending on experience. In this key role, you will assist in the development and delivery of supplemental bar preparation programs and services for students. Your responsibilities will include supporting bar exam preparation, creating workshops, offering personalized counseling, and ensuring student success. You will work closely with the Director to monitor recent graduates' progress in bar prep courses, build and maintain a resource library for faculty, analyze data on bar exam performance, manage a counseling program, and support students through individualized guidance. Additionally, you will organize and communicate student events and initiatives, as well as participate in activities and workshops focused on academic success.

Qualifications include:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to practice law in good standing in at least one state (or previous admission with the ability to renew license).
• Experience in academic support at a law school, teaching, or working in law-related organizations in a teaching/mentoring role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, Canvas (or similar platforms), database management, including report writing capability, and social media tools.
• Strong communication, organizational, and project management skills.
• Ability to work with diverse student populations, including ESL students and those with learning disabilities.

Albany Law School seeks to provide work-life balance and exciting career opportunities.  What do we offer?

Compensation: The estimated pay range for this position is $65,000 to $80,000 per year.  Pay rate offered will be based on the successful candidate’s relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, and in consideration of internal equity.  Comprehensive benefit package includes medical, dental, vision, retirement plan with 5% retirement contribution, employer paid life insurance and disability coverage and generous paid time off (PTO, volunteer time off, holidays and parental leave).  We are a Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligible employer.

Application Instructions: To apply, submit cover letter, resume, and contact information for three references. Applications will be considered as received.

Assistant/Associate Professor Director of Bar Success - University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, William S. Richardson School of Law

Job Description:

The University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa, William S. Richardson School of Law seeks a tenure-track faculty member to lead our Bar Success initiatives beginning in August 2025. We are hiring for an Assistant Professor (F3-11) or Associate Professor (F4-11) with expertise in Bar Success. We welcome candidates who, in addition to this field, have expertise in Legal Writing.

In the area of Bar Success, the Law School seeks someone who is able to implement a comprehensive program that begins upon matriculation and carries through the bar examination process beyond graduation, but also an innovator who is immersed in the evidence-based best practices and data-driven studies on how best to prepare students for success in the legal education environment and beyond. The successful candidate will possess demonstrable expertise in this field and a commitment to student success. Additionally, the candidate will actively collaborate with various stakeholders, including the Director of Academic Success, the administration, staff, and faculty, and the legal community.

This is an 11-month position. The Bar Success role will occupy approximately 50% of the new hire’s workload, including administration of the extended bar review courses. The successful candidate will be invited to teach legal writing or other doctrinal courses pertinent to bar preparation, accounting for approximately 25% of their workload. The remaining capacity will be allotted to scholarship and committee service.

Minimum Qualifications:

Professionalism in meeting and conferring with others. For F3 candidates: An outstanding record of academic and/or professional achievement, a Juris Doctor degree or equivalent, and a potential for excellence in teaching, scholarship, and public service. F4 candidates for the Bar Success position should have the same qualifications, a minimum of four years of experience as Assistant Professor, plus demonstrated excellence in teaching, scholarship, and public service. A candidate’s potential for or demonstrated excellence will be assessed based on the ideas and experiences detailed in their teaching statement, research agenda, writing samples, and CV.

Desirable Qualifications:

Demonstrated excellent communication skills and the ability to work effectively with diverse groups of students, staff, faculty, alumni, government officials, community members, and members of the bar, and to thrive in multicultural and multidisciplinary contexts.

Demonstrated interest in teaching, scholarship, and/or service that benefits the diverse, multicultural communities of Hawaiʻi and the Pacific region.

Demonstrated experience in and commitment to teaching law effectively in a variety of modalities, including in-person, online, and hybrid.

Demonstrated experience and/or an ability (or proficiency) to analyze data and measure the efficacy of educational interventions needed to assess, develop, revise, and implement bar success initiatives.

Demonstrated ability and/or interest in teaching Legal Writing.

Interested candidates should submit the following to the Subcommittee Chair, Professor Brian Huffman, at [email protected]:

(i) Cover letter showing how they satisfy the minimum and desirable qualifications;
(ii) Resume;
(iii) Contact information for three academic and/or professional references;
(iv) Research agenda;
(v) Statement describing their teaching philosophy and ideal course package;
(vi) Job talk paper and up to two additional scholarly articles or equivalent; and
(vii) Statement explaining how they would contribute to furthering the mission and values of the Law School and UH Mānoa.

The Appointments Committee will begin reviewing applications on November 15, 2024, and continue until the positions are filled.

Professor/Director of Bar Support - Roger Williams University School of Law

Job Description:

The responsibilities of School of Law faculty are to teach and to perform law related service to the community. As a Professor of Law and Director of Bar Support, the primary objective will be to enhance the bar passage rates at the law school through developing, implementing, directing, and evaluating a comprehensive bar examination program, including the for-credit Applied Legal Reasoning course.  This role involves working with the Academic Excellence Program and assisting the directors involved with academic excellence to incorporate best practices in preparing students for the bar.  Additionally, this role will include academic advising to students to enhance their preparation for the bar exam.

Teaching

• Teach a course load as determined by School of Law policies.
• Specific teaching loads will include focus on bar support and will be determined by the Associate Dean in consultation with the faculty member.
• Plan and present material assigned for course.
• Establish specific requirements and make them known to students, grade examinations and papers, and submit grades in a timely manner.
• Maintain regular interaction with students outside the classroom including student advising and sponsorship of student activities.
• Participate in School of Law governance and serve on committees which may be established by the Dean or Faculty.

Bar Preparation and Oversight and Best Practices

• Assist the Director of Academic Excellence in providing support to faculty for incorporating best practices to enhance bar preparation.
• Provide support to graduates preparing for the bar.  This support includes advising students on bar applications, licensure, and bar preparation.
• Serve as liaison with Professional Responsibility professors to help prepare students for the MPRE Multistate (Professional Responsibility Exam).
• Act as a liaison for student questions with bar vendors and institutional bar partners.

Student Counseling and Guidance

• Meet individually with students to provide information and answer questions regarding the bar exam and the application and licensure process.
• Serve as academic advisor for students to enhance their likelihood of successfully passing the bar exam the first time.  As academic advisor, review and approve course registration each semester for adequate coverage of bar courses and provide other academic support, in conjunction with the Director of Academic Excellence and the Director of Writing, to improve analytical and writing skills necessary to pass the bar exam.

ABA Compliance

• Provide bar pass data, including backup data, routinely to the Registrar.
• Ensure School of Law compliance with ABA requirement Standards 504 & 509.

Bar Exam Liaison

• Chair the faculty Bar Passage Committee and advise the faculty and administration regarding any bar-preparation matters.  Work with faculty on integrating bar exam topics and material, including assessments, in select courses.
• Identify factors impacting bar passage rates and develop strategies to enhance bar passage rates.
• Serve as primary contact for the School of Law with commercial bar course vendors and bar examiners to obtain results, monitor changes to the exam, and arrange for meetings as appropriate.

Additional Functions

• Attend and participate in events at the School of Law, including but not limited to Orientation, Commencement, Accepted Students Day, Faculty Meetings, and a variety of educational and social events for faculty, students, and alumni.
• Attend local and national conferences with respect to legal education.

Requirements:

• J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
• Admitted to the practice of law.
• Minimum of five years of relevant work experience, either in the law school academic support field or teaching bar exam skills.
• Proven teaching, interpersonal and counseling skills, including class preparation, classroom teaching and working with individual students.
• Superior interpersonal communication and presentation skills with a special focus on communicating effectively with students, including those from traditionally underrepresented groups and those with varying abilities.
• Adept at developing, marketing, and delivering a bar preparation program.
• Commitment to diversity and supporting a diverse student population.  Willingness to work with students with a range of disabilities.
• Strong academic record.
• Excellent oral and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Assistant Professor, Academic Success Program - University of Akron School of Law

The University of Akron School of Law invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Academic Success Program, beginning January 1, 2025. The professor will teach 10-12 credits per year, focusing primarily on academic & bar success.

The Assistant Professor will oversee the academic success and bar preparation programs and direct the work of the Assistant Director and Director of ASP.  This position will also counsel and tutor students to ensure academic success, support students by conducting workshops and supplying assistance with basic writing and analytical skills as needed and utilize technology innovations to enhance students’ learning experience.  This position will also assist students with basic writing and analytical skills and collaborate with the Director of Legal Writing.

Candidates should have strong academic records (including a J.D. or its equivalent) and either experience in law practice or a judicial clerkship (or both).  They should be able to show a strong interest and competency in teaching legal research and writing. 

Required Qualifications: a Juris doctor or equivalent law degree, and either experience practicing law or a judicial clerkship (or both).

Preferred Qualifications:  A demonstrated record of or potential for successful scholarship and teaching. 

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Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation - Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law

Position Description

Northern Kentucky University’s Salmon P. Chase College of Law invites applications for the position of Director of Academic Success and Bar Preparation, with an anticipated start date of August 1, 2025.  This is a 12-month, full-time, non-tenure-track position, and it covers both academic support and bar preparation.   

The Director’s primary responsibility will be to work with students to help them develop the skills needed to reach their full academic potential for performance in law school and on the bar exam.  Responsibilities will include a mix of the following: (1) designing and implementing academic support programs; (2) designing and assisting with the law school’s bar exam preparation programs; (3) teaching the law school’s bar preparation course; and (4) teaching the two-semester Legal Methods and Legal Studies courses for NKU Chase’s first year students.  The Director will also supervise the Assistant Director. Candidates must be willing to work some evenings, so as to be able to teach and provide academic support for students in the evening division. 

Applicants must have a J.D., a strong academic record, excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, the ability to work collaboratively, and excellent communication skills. Experience in a law school academic support program or other relevant teaching experience is preferred. Candidates should also have an understanding of the dynamics of diversity (including first-generation college graduates) in higher education and a demonstrated ability to incorporate this understanding, as appropriate, in all levels of their work.  Salary will be commensurate with experience, but we anticipate the salary being between $75,000 and $85,000 (plus full benefits) per 12-month year. The successful candidate will also have the opportunity be considered to teach additional courses for additional compensation.

Founded in 1893, the Salmon P. Chase College of Law has for over 130 years provided service to students and the legal community throughout the Commonwealth of Kentucky, across region and throughout the nation. Long known as the “The Lawyer’s School,” Chase has served both traditional and non-traditional students throughout its history.  Chase is fully approved by the ABA and is a member of the AALS.  More information about Chase may be found at https://chaselaw.nku.edu/  Application materials (cover letter, CV, law school transcript, and a list of three professional references) should be submitted through the Northern Kentucky University website (https://jobs.nku.edu/postings/14340 ).

Any questions can be addressed to Associate Dean for Experiential Learning Amy Halbrook at [email protected]. The application period will remain open until the position is filled. The committee will start reviewing applications upon receipt. We would like the successful applicant to begin on August 1, 2025, but would consider applicants who are able to start at other times.