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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.

Assistant Dean of Teaching and Learning - Saint Louis University School of Law

The Saint Louis University School of Law seeks applicants for the role of Assistant Dean for Teaching and Learning.   The position is a non-tenure track faculty appointment in the School of Law, rank dependent on experience.  The position will be housed in our Academic Resource Center and will co-direct our academic success and bar passage initiatives. The position is for a 12-month appointment with no publication requirement. The Assistant Dean will have faculty status and voting rights.*  

 

SLU Law is committed to a diverse and inclusive campus and our workplace policies incorporate a variety of promotion paths for faculty in positions that have been historically denied status.  

 

We encourage experienced academic support professionals to apply and bring your knowledge of law school pedagogy, curriculum design, academic outreach, and bar exam support to our vibrant St. Louis community. You will work daily with a supportive faculty and administration that values your voice and your contribution to the development of our students and alumni.  

 

The Assistant Dean will be a resource to SLU Law faculty in the areas of teaching and learning. The successful candidate will manage a comprehensive academic success program for law students that includes a bar prep curriculum, work collaboratively with other academic support faculty, and teach courses as assigned. The ideal candidate will have prior teaching and leadership experience in an academic success program and is informed about developments related to the NextGen bar exam. Data collection and assessment outcome reporting skills are also highly desirable.    

 

Saint Louis University is nationally recognized teaching-focused, student-centered, Jesuit institution located in the city of St. Louis. Our law school is located in downtown St. Louis, just steps away from the state, federal and municipal courthouses. St. Louis boasts an affordable cost of living, easy commutes, and a strong housing market. 

 

SLU is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a vibrant and inclusive working environment and curriculum. We offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, supportive leadership team, and a healthy work/life balance.  

If you have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds, we want to work with you. 

 

Interested candidates should submit a CV, cover letter, and the names and contact information for three professional references. If you have questions please contact [email protected]. 

(* The ARC Professor is eligible to vote on all matters except tenure and promotion.)

Function

Nonmedical Primary Appointment 12 mo.

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Saint Louis University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for the position applied for without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, military/veteran status, gender identity, or other non-merit factors. We welcome and encourage applications from minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities (including disabled veterans). If accommodations are needed for completing the application and/or with the interviewing process, please contact Human Resources at 314-977-5847.

 

 

Director of Law School Academic Success and Bar Programs - Northern Illinois University College of Law

Position Summary: The Director of Law School Academic Success and Bar Programs is responsible for the academic support programs for College of Law students from admission through bar passage. The College of Law’s philosophy is that bar success is achieved through a comprehensive program of academic support beginning at admission. As a small law school with a strong commitment to its students, the Director of Law School Academic Success and Bar Programs will often work with students who are struggling with bar passage through multiple attempts.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The College of Law’s Academic Success Program is among just a few ASP programs that are intentionally combined with the Legal Writing Program. In addition to academic success responsibilities, the Director of Law School Academic Success and Bar Programs is a regularly rostered instructor in the Legal Writing program. All Legal Writing instructors, including the rotating Legal Writing Director, are also Academic Success Instructors. Because of the joint nature of the program, it is imperative that the Director of Law School Academic Success and Bar Programs be able to work collaboratively with the Legal Writing Instructors.

The Director of Law School Academic Success and Bar Programs must have an in-depth understanding of the skills law students need to be successful in both law school and on the bar examination. The Director must develop and maintain substantial knowledge about academic support, including but not limited to, notetaking, outlining, case briefing, exam writing, etc., bar preparation, bar preparation strategies, and the bar exam, including the UBE and the NextGen exam. The Director will work closely with the administration, faculty, and, most importantly, with College of Law students, implementing and evaluating the ASP/Bar programs.

This is a twelve-month contract position as a non-union Instructor in the College of Law. There are no publication requirements tied to retention. At the completion of the initial one-year contract term, the Director will be eligible for two additional one-year contract terms, for a total of three one-year contract terms, upon a satisfactory review of their performance. At the conclusion of the third one-year contract term, the Director will be eligible for a five-year, presumptively renewable contract upon a satisfactory review of their performance. Instructors attend faculty meetings, vote on curriculum and other academic matters, and serve on committees. They are integral contributors to our law school community. Instructors have service and professional development requirements that may be fulfilled, for example, by presenting at conferences and serving on law school and university committees and as faculty advisor to student organizations. All faculty are allocated travel funds for the year to attend conferences.

Programmatic Planning -

• Develop, implement, and assess short and long-term goals for the Academic Success and Bar Preparation programs in collaboration with the Dean, Associate Deans and Faculty.
• Develop, implement, and assess existing and new curricular programming for the ASP and Bar Prep programs in collaboration with the Dean, Associate Deans, and Faculty.
• Develop, implement, and assess the Legal Writing Curriculum in collaboration with the Dean, Associate Deans, and Legal Writing Faculty.

Assessment-

• Assess the success of the academic success and bar support programs through data collection and analysis and through collaboration with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs and the Deans and Faculty.
• Participate as needed and directed in institutional assessment programs, including, but not limited to ABA reports, NIU assessment programs, COL assessment programs, AALS reports, and other independent or external studies, etc.

Teaching and Other Program Delivery -

• Implement the day-to-day Academic Success and Bar Preparation programs in cooperation with deans and faculty, including organizing and delivering ASP oriented seminars, classes, orientations, and other sessions as needed to assist students in reaching their full potential. Programs may include but are not limited to:
• Individual student study skill and exam preparation (one to one critique and review of written work).
• One-on-one academic counseling and voluntary advising meetings with 1L, 2L, and 3L students.
• Teach a four to six-hour regular course load each semester potentially consisting of two or more of the following courses: Legal Methods, Legal Writing I, Legal Writing II, Advanced -Legal Analysis: Skills and Strategies, Bar Fundamentals, or other courses as identified including overseeing or teaching bar preparation courses such as Bar Fundamentals
• Collaborate with the Legal Writing faculty to provide a COL five-day pre-orientation orientation for a select group of students.
• Develop deliver and assess materials for this orientation and assess its effectiveness.

 

Academic Success Programs

• Plan/develop, schedule and supervise the delivery of 1L, 2L, and 3L Academic Success services through the Academic Success Program including hiring, training, and supervising ASP Graduate Assistant tutors, if applicable, or training and coordinating with an assistant director, if applicable, and planning and delivering seminars or other sessions, and coordinating with other faculty as needed:
• Coordinate with the Associate Dean for Student Affairs to identify and assist first, second, and third-year students on academic probation or at academic risk.
• One-on-one tutoring for 1L, 2L, and 3L students as needed.
• Provide individual instruction for third-semester students selected to participate in upper-level ASP.
• Provide individual instruction to students selected to participate in 1L exam-writing seminars.

 

Bar Programs

• Assist in the planning, development, and delivery of Bar programs for upper-level students and alumni.
• Coordinate with doctrinal faculty to deliver winter and summer bar supplement courses for both first-time takers and retakers.
• Offer and deliver one-on-one writing and other skills critique and review for students studying for the bar examination during both the February and July study periods.
• Offer and deliver individual assistance to alumni retaking the bar examination.

 

Additional Duties

• Cooperate and assist, as needed, with other programs involving oral and written communication skills including the second-year moot court competition and third-year external moot court teams.
• Attend faculty meetings, serve on faculty committees, and complete other community service as assigned.
• Additional related duties as assigned

 

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school
• Admission to any state bar where a bar exam is required
• An academic record which indicates a comprehensive grasp of core and ancillary law school curriculum
• 2 – 5 years of experience teaching at the law level in skills programs, academic success programs, and/or bar support programs

Assistant Professor of Academic Success - 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. 

Additional Position Information:

Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please attach the necessary documents (CV, Cover Letter, transcripts and three professional references.).

Any application materials that are requested beyond the CV can be uploaded in the Application Questions 2 of 2 section.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 24, 2024.

Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.

FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):

United States of America (Exempt)

Union Affiliation (if applicable):

American Association of University Professors

Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice - St. Mary's University

St. Mary's University School of Law invites applications for three full-time Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors of Practice to work in one or a combination of the following academic programs: the Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing Program, the Academic Excellence Program and Bar Success Program. All positions are nine-month, full-time, non-tenure track positions. At a minimum, Professors of Practice will be hired for a two-year contract with renewal for good performance at the end of that term. Salary for a nine-month contract will range from $70,000 to $89,000, commensurate with experience. Additional stipends may be available for those working with the Bar Success Program who work over the summer months.

Successful Professors of Practice are team-oriented and collaborative, committed to excellence in teaching and academic support, and demonstrate passionate dedication to their students. These positions are student-facing and require a campus presence, except when teaching online classes. Successful candidates for these positions will teach in one or more of the following programs as determined by each candidate's interests and expertise.

Bar Success Program: This program teaches upper-level courses, including Bar Preparation for Credit and our bar coaching program, Raise the Bar. The Bar Success Program involves extensive student meetings, planning and execution of workshops, data tracking, and providing feedback on written work throughout the February and July bar cycles.

Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing Program: This program combines the skills of traditional legal research and writing with oral advocacy. The program includes two 3-credit, graded courses in the first year, the Writing Center, and upper-level writing instruction. The sections for the first-year courses in this program are kept small and average between 13-18 students.

Academic Excellence Program: This developing program teaches a broad array of legal skills to promote a deep understanding of core legal concepts, preparing students for success in both law school and practice. The program is designed to incorporate skills learned in doctrinal courses, self-regulated learning, and formulated assessment.

Professors of Practice will, among other things, participate on committees, teach classes, regularly meet with individual students, and provide extensive feedback on written work. Professors of Practice also assist with academic workshops, orientation planning and execution, and course planning and materials for the future academic year. St. Mary's has a full-time day and online part-time evening program, and Professors of Practice will teach in either or both based on the needs of the office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar;
• Strong academic record and excellent writing skills; and
• At least two years of legal work experience post-JD graduation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior teaching experience in bar-related skills, legal research and writing, and/or providing academic support; and
• Experience on a law journal and/or judicial clerkship experience.

 

Applications can be found at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Along with the employment application, please submit: (1) a cover letter addressing your interest in the position and how your experience would contribute to student success; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a graduate transcript confirming the Juris Doctor degree, and (4) a list of three references. Please indicate in your application if you are interested in working in the Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing Program, Bar Success Program, Academic Excellence Program, or any combination thereof. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.

Assistant Dean - Bar Success and Academic Support - Loyola University Chicago

The Assistant Dean of Academic Success and Bar Passage reports to Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Law School Dean, and works in partnership with the Law School Dean to advance law school priorities and maximize outcomes. The Associate Dean supervises the Assistant Director of Academic Success and Bar Passage and oversees Loyola Law’s Academic Success and Bar Passage program. The main goal of the Academic Success 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.

Primary Responsibilities (include but are not limited to):

Academic Success and Bar Passage

• Develop and enhance school-wide bar support initiatives in every semester of the students’ law school education. These initiatives will include programming for all students as well as programming specifically designed for targeted students.
• Implement, coordinate, and evaluate exam skills programs and resources for targeted students, including the first-year Academic Enhancement Program and continuing in each semester through the bar exam.
• Develop courses designed to teach skills essential for all components of the bar exam. These courses must include individualized formative assessment. The Assistant Dean will teach some courses and will coordinate with adjunct faculty and/or bar preparation vendors to develop additional courses.
• Develop workshops and other resources addressing essential information and skills relating to the bar exam. eg: “Bar Exam Orientation,” "Bar Exam Diagnostics for 2Ls, one-on-one meetings, bar exam lunches, work with at-risk students. In addition, this position prepares and offers ongoing bar exam support and academic enhancement programs throughout the summer.
• Work individually with targeted students and other students seeking additional academic support during law school and through the bar exam, including providing counseling, individualized study plans, and preparation plans for the bar exam.
• Analyze academic support and bar preparation data to formulate progressive annual goals.
• Formulate innovative academic support programs that respond to the needs of law school students and graduates in coordination with the law school and members of the team.

Administration
• Coordinate communications with the Board of Bar Examiners in various states and with commercial bar exam preparation providers.
• Oversee the administration of the Academic Tutor Program (staffed by second and third year students). This will involve working closely with doctrinal faculty, coordinating with the Director and Associate Director of Writing Programs and Academic Support, and selecting/training/supervising student tutors.
• Coordinate with the Registrar’s office each semester to identify and reach out to students who fall below certain GPA parameters regarding additional course graduation requirements.
• Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Administration, the Director and Associate Director of Writing Programs and Academic Support, and other faculty members to identify and support at-risk students.
• Develop and provide additional resources for repeat bar exam takers.
o Coordinate with MLER to send 10 students to their programming.
o Coordinate with “Jump Start” and Admissions to invite students and administer their participation.
Create and maintain a webpage with information and resources relevant to the bar exam including the bar application process, the structure of the bar exam/subjects tested, and relevant bar exam preparation resources.
• Follow scholarship and developments regarding legal pedagogy and the bar exam. Advise administration regarding any bar developments and assessments, as well as provide faculty members, upon request of administration or faculty, educational resources on these developments. Educational resources include but are not limited to: faculty presentations/workshops, library of bar exam questions, or other bar exam scholarship articles.
• Track student performance through data collection and compiles bar exam results in a database. Use statistical analysis of data to assess current programming and to develop and assess new initiatives. Regularly report to the administration on the findings and suggestions for future program development to best meet students’ needs.
• Complete the annual disclosure requirements necessitated by the American Bar Association for law school accreditation status.

Other

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience
A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to practice by a state bar. In addition, applicants should have a minimum of 5 years of experience previous teaching experience or equivalent administration experience, and a demonstrated commitment to working with students. Previous experience teaching in bar preparation programs or academic support (or highly comparable environments) is required.

Qualifications
A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to practice by a state bar. In addition, applicants should have previous teaching experience in academic support and bar preparation, or equivalent administration experience, and a demonstrated commitment to working with students. Previous experience teaching in bar preparation programs or academic support (or highly comparable environments) is required.

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses
Qualified applicants should have a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be admitted to practice by a state bar.

(ASSOCIATE) PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE- OFFICE FOR ACADEMIC SKILLS INSTRUCTION AND SUPPORT - University of California Law, San Francisco

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (“UC Law SF,” formerly, “UC Hastings”), located in downtown San Francisco, seeks applicants for a contract (non-tenure track) faculty role. This full-time faculty position is situated within the law school’s innovative, faculty-led Office for Academic Skills Instruction and Support (OASIS) and provides dedicated academic and bar skills instruction and support to students in the Legal Education Opportunity Program (LEOP). LEOP was created by the UC Law SF faculty in 1969 to make legal education accessible to students who have overcome adversity. This acclaimed program, which is unique among University of California-affiliated law schools, supports about 20 percent of our JD students.

This position reports to the Associate Dean for OASIS on co-curricular and academic skills and programming matters. The faculty member in this role coordinates closely with the Assistant Dean for LEOP and the Director of Bar Passage Support, as well. The role includes oversight and administration of co-curricular academic skills and bar support programming for LEOP students and teaching. The position is full-time. Contract lengths for Professors of Practice are 1-5 years and may be renewed. The faculty rank is Lecturer, with a Professor of Practice working title (or Associate Professor of Practice for persons with fewer than five years of full-time teaching experience). The start date is July 1, 2025, or sooner, depending on the chosen candidate’s availability.

This is a year-round position. The Professor of Practice is obligated to teach for-credit classes only during the fall and spring but is responsible for working on LEOP skills support program development, bar support for recent LEOP graduates, and other non-teaching matters year-round, including the summer months.

Interested candidates must have the following qualifications:

JD degree.

Bar membership.

At least 3 years of practice or teaching experience.

Capacity to implement academic support programming, train and manage teaching assistants and provide feedback on written legal analysis and other skills tested in law school classes and on the bar exam.

Demonstrated ability to support students who have overcome disadvantage.

Cross cultural competency, including the ability to connect with diverse and first generation students.

 Ability to work collaboratively in a team setting.

Prior teaching experience is strongly preferred.

 

The anticipated starting base compensation range is $99,275 - $109,725, depending on prior teaching experience. The role also includes a faculty development account. This position qualifies for the Full UC Benefits Package, which includes primary retirement benefits, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, and a variety of voluntary supplemental benefit plans to meet the incumbents individual needs.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.

Each applicant must submit the following materials:
o Cover letter summarizing reasons for seeking this position.
o Resume or CV.
o Teaching reviews, if any.
o Three professional or academic references.

Please forward these materials to Provost & Academic Dean Morris Ratner ([email protected]). 

Director of Academic Success / Assistant Professor of Law - University of Pacific - McGeorge School of Law

Primary Purpose and Essential Functions

The University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (McGeorge), an ABA- accredited law school in Sacramento, California, is seeking applicants for the position of Director of Academic Success (“Director”). The Director of Academic Success enjoys faculty status and will hold the title of Professor of Law, Legal Practice, with a rank of assistant, associate, or full professor commensurate with experience. Professors of Law, Legal practice, of all ranks, have voting rights, faculty governance responsibilities, and sabbatical opportunities. Although not a tenure-track position, it is designed to lead to a long-term contract that, if successfully completed, culminates in an indefinite contract with no term limits and with job security similar to a tenured position.

The Director is responsible for running the comprehensive academic success program offered to J.D. students in their first and second years at McGeorge. Depending on the availability of support from other faculty, the Director also may teach a course in our Global Lawyering Skills program and/or a doctrinal course with an academic support focus. All 1L students are required to take a one (1) unit course in the fall semester dedicated to learning foundational law school skills. This course is created and taught by the Director in connection with a substantive course (such as Torts or Criminal Law) and in collaboration with other 1L faculty. The Director creates curriculum for a required 1L study group program and hires and supervises the upper division students who work with the 1Ls in the program. In addition, the Director teaches follow-up skills sessions and provides one-on-one counseling to 1L and 2L students who are identified to be at risk of academic disqualification.

Other responsibilities include:

• Tracking academic performance of at-risk students and other students in academic difficulty.
• Communicating regularly with the Dean of Students and Dean of Academic Affairs regarding at-risk students and their progress.
• Developing and teaching skills sessions for Orientation and Pre- Orientation programs.
• Teaching or co-teaching a summer skills seminar for incoming students.
• Striving continuously to find ways to improve the academic support program.
• Researching and implementing the most current best practices for academic support.
• Collaborating with faculty and staff in programming and analysis of pilot programs for 1L students.
• Working collaboratively with the Director of Bar Support to ensure consistent messaging and strategies across a student’s law school career.

University of the Pacific recognizes that diversity, equity, and inclusion is foundational to the success of our valued students and employees. We prioritize policy and decision-making that demonstrates awareness of, and responsiveness to, the ways socio-cultural forces related to race, gender, ability, sexuality, socio-economic status, etc. impede or propel students, faculty, and staff.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris-Doctor (J.D.) degree.
• Three (3) years of post-J.D. legal experience.
• Two (2) years of experience teaching, providing academic support, or in similar role in a law school.
• Holds membership in a state bar association.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience directing an academic support program at a U.S. law school.
• Possesses extraordinary interpersonal skills. Communicates effectively.
• Maintains professional composure and demeanor at all times.
• Promotes vision, mission, and core values of McGeorge School of Law.
• Experience and sensitivity in working with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures.
• Demonstrated experience in advancing social justice, equity, and inclusion in a university setting.
• Ability to engage and integrate culturally responsive practices and knowledge in their work.

Hiring Range

$110,000.00 - $130,000.00 per year. We consider factors such as, but not limited to, scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate’s qualifications, internal equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

 

 You may submit your application here.

Assistant/Associate Dean - Lawyering Excellence and Bar Success and Lecturer - University of Miami School of Law

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP: Reports to the Dean of the School of Law.

RESPONSIBILITIES: The Associate/Assistant Dean will lead the Bar Success program, and will work closely with faculty, other administrators and students. Job duties include the following:

• Working with Faculty, Assistant Dean of Belonging & Inclusion, the Associate Dean of Pedagogical Innovation, and other key stakeholders to develop a holistic approach to academic and lawyering excellence
• Coordinate and align priorities with the Faculty, the Office of Career and Professional Development, and law school leadership to promote professional development and success on the bar exam.
• Teaching and developing courses, as needed, related to bar success.
• Providing support and programming for graduates during bar review periods (summer and winter), in the form of workshops, exam simulations, and individual advising.
• Analyzing bar passage trends and outcomes; tracking completion rates provided by bar preparation companies; and liaising with students and faculty as data becomes available.
• Collect and analyze data related to student populations and the bar exam, to improve program efficacy, and in connection with reporting obligations for the ABA and U.S. News & World Report.
• Additional related duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Mandatory Qualifications:

• J.D. degree with a record of high academic achievement from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Admission to the bar in at least one U.S. jurisdiction.
• Experience in the field of student support, academic support, or bar preparation.
• At least 2-3 years of experience teaching in a classroom setting at a law school or other institution of higher education.  Title of Assistant Dean or Associate Dean is determined from candidates experience level.
• Excellent oral/written communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Skilled at collecting and analyzing data.
• Knowledge of best practices and developments in the field of law school bar preparation.
• Comfortable in a multicultural and diverse student body, with a demonstrated commitment to diversity and inclusion.
• Strong understanding of the challenges facing the current generation of law students and a viable, thoughtful strategy for addressing them.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with both academic support and bar exam preparation.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Faculty

 

Associate Director- Academic Support- Texas A&M University School of Law

Job Description

Who we are

At Texas A&M University School of Law (in Fort Worth, Texas) we instill in our graduates a knowledge of the law, key professional skills and core values that set the Aggie Lawyer apart. Texas A&M University School of Law is an integral part of Texas A&M University, one of a select few institutions nationwide to hold land grant, sea grant and space grant designations. As Texas' first public institution, Texas A&M offers 101 doctoral programs and 151 master’s programs, in addition to the J.D. law degree. Many of these programs have attained top rankings and national recognition for quality by the National Research Council (NRC).

What we want

We are looking for an individual to fill the role of Associate Director of Academic Support. The ideal candidate will contribute to the development and management of the JD and foreign-trained LLM academic-support and bar-pass programs, with an emphasis on the foreign-trained LLM programs.

What you need to know

Salary: $88,000. Compensation will be commensurate to selected hire’s experience.

Special Instructions: A cover letter and resume are required. You may upload these in the CV/Resume section.

Required Education and Experience:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree or equivalent.

• 2 years of related experience in legal practice.

Required Licenses and Certifications:

• Law license in any US jurisdiction.

• Score of 290 or higher on the Uniform Bar Exam (equivalent scores on other U.S.-jurisdiction bar exams will be considered.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Graduate-level teaching experience.

• Experience in a higher education setting and/or with foreign-trained or ESL students.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet applications.

• Knowledge of legal research systems.

• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality.

• Ability to supervise law students and assign and review their work.

• Ability to teach in classroom and one-on-one. 

Essential Duties/Tasks:

• LLM & JD Academic Support - Lead weekly Academic Support sessions for the foreign-trained LLM students. Hold weekly outlining or essay-writing sessions throughout the semester. Facilitate Academic Support section the LLM Orientation in both the fall and spring semesters. Be available for consultations with the LLMs. Administer Academic Support practice exams for the LLMs in the 1L doctrinal classes. Assist the Director in formulating and implementing policies and procedures for the LLM Academic Support program.

• LLM & JD Bar Exam Support - Mentor LLM and JD graduates who are preparing for the bar exam. Conduct various bar preparation workshops for the LLMs who are studying for the bar exam. Assist with the JD early bar-prep course, including providing feedback on JD practice exams, meeting with individual JD students, and leading class sessions.

• LLM Academic Support Administration - Oversees the coordination of program. Maintains appropriate program materials, administrative records, and attendance reports for the LLM Academic Support sessions and the Academic Support practice exams. Assist with budget preparation to support the LLM Academic Support program. Work with the Director of Academic Support on strategic planning for the department. Serves as part of departmental leadership team.

• Training and managing LLM Bar Support mentors - Hiring, training, and supervising mentors for the LLMs. Lead weekly meetings with LLM mentors. stablishes goals for the team.

• LLM Bar Exam Support Administration - Communicate with commercial bar preparation course providers. Maintains appropriate program materials, administrative records, and attendance reports for any bar prep workshops. Assist the Director with budget preparation to support the LLM Bar Exam Mentoring program.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Assistant or Associate Professor of Law - Lawyering Skills/Legal Writing - University of North Dakota

Purpose of Position

The University of North Dakota School of Law invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Law or Associate Professor of Law, depending on experience, to commence in Fall 2025. This is a full-time, tenure-track or tenured faculty position with the primary responsibility of scholarship, service, and effective teaching in the curricular area of Lawyering skills/Legal writing. The successful candidate may also contribute to the School of Law's curriculum and student success through additional teaching responsibilities; these additional responsibilities will be determined based on the School of Law's curricular needs and the successful candidate's interests and skills. In addition to experience teaching legal research and writing, the School of Law is particularly interested in those with interest or experience in teaching Civil Procedure, Criminal Law, Contracts, or Property.

This will be a 9-month position and may be tenure-track or an offer of tenure may be made based on a candidate’s documented record of achievement and subject to approval from the Department, College, University, and the North Dakota State Board of Higher Education. This position is contingent upon the availability of funding.  The successful candidate will be eligible for financial support for expenses related to professional development efforts. This position will be primarily on campus (not remote).

Assistant/Associate candidates must meet the school/university standards for appointment to the rank, including significant experience/accomplishments in the candidate’s area of expertise. An offer of Associate Professor must also meet State Board of Higher Education guidelines for consideration of tenure.

The University of North Dakota School of Law seeks (1) to educate students for professional service in the law and law-related professions, (2) to explore legal issues of special significance to North Dakota and the region, (3) to attract a well-qualified and diverse student body and to assist students in making career decisions, (4) to promote improvements in the law and legal systems, the legal profession, and the administration of justice, and (5) to further the overall goals and objectives of the University of North Dakota.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching several content courses per academic year
• Other teaching that may include individualized courses, course development, or student advising/mentorship
• Scholarly research and writing
• Service and other activities which may include serving on law school and/or university committees and professional service 

Required Competencies

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff colleagues
• Eagerness to work closely with law students
• Ability to teach in the curricular areas of interest
• Ability to work and collaborate in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive setting

Minimum Requirements

• J.D. degree from a law school in the United States or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. school
• Three years of work experience (which may include judicial clerkships) after obtaining a J.D. or equivalent degree
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least one year of experience teaching legal research or legal writing in a law school setting;
• At least one year of experience acting as a teaching assistant or equivalent for a legal writing or research course during law school;
• Demonstrated record of excellent teaching or an ability to become an excellent teacher;
• Evidence of scholarly research demonstrating potential for scholarly excellence;
• Evidence of service engagement within a law school and to local, state, or national legal or educational organizations; and
• Strong academic record, as signified by success in law school courses, class rankings, extra-curricular activities, scholarly awards (such as a CALI), or other similar evidence.

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by August 29, 2024, and include the following materials:

• Cover letter
• Current C.V.
• Law School transcripts (unofficial are fine; finalists will be asked to supply official transcripts)

Interested candidates may contact our Faculty Selection Committee chair, Carolyn Williams at [email protected]

Associate Professors of Academic Success and Bar Preparation (multiple positions)

SOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL in Los Angeles invites applications for full-time entry-level or experienced Associate Professors of Academic Success and Bar Preparation. These non-tenure-track positions 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 those who are productive scholars 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 bar prep 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. We hope many faculty we hire in the coming years will teach in that program.

Founded in 1911, Southwestern is an ABA-accredited, independent law school located in the center of Los Angeles. Our mission includes educating lawyers ready to serve clients, the profession, and our society with excellence, empowering students to reach their potential, cultivating inclusion and belonging, and shaping the law and public policy through teaching, scholarship, and service. 

To apply, please send your CV, professional references, research agenda, and preferred areas of teaching via email to [email protected] and put "Faculty Application" in the email subject line. Review of applications and AALS FAR forms will begin in mid-August. Initial interviews will be held via Zoom, and callback interviews will be held in person.

Assistant Director of Academic Success Program & Assistant Professor in Residence at William S. Boyd School of Law

Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Director of Academic Success Program & Assistant Professor-in-Residence, William S. Boyd School of Law [R0144081].

ROLE of the POSITION

The Assistant Director of Academic Success plays a vital role in fostering the academic and professional growth of law students enrolled in full-time, and part-time day, and part-time evening programs.  Tasked with the strategic enhancement of the Academic Success Program (ASP), this position supports the law school's commitment to student success through a range of developmental initiatives aimed at improving study skills, legal writing, and bar exam preparation.

Reporting directly to the Director of ASP, the Assistant Director engages closely with students to provide personalized academic counseling and mentorship. This role is critical in monitoring and refining the effectiveness of student mentors and in offering detailed feedback on student writing samples, which are essential for their career development in job and clerkship applications.

In collaboration with the Director, the Assistant Director assists in the planning and execution of curriculum and support programs that are crucial for bar passage and first-year law student integration. The teaching of courses related to academic success and the conduct of seminars and workshops are also significant aspects of this role. These educational responsibilities are designed to equip students with the necessary skills to navigate their legal studies successfully.

The position included the operational oversight of significant initiatives that directly affect the scope and success of the ASP. The Assistant Director also plays a supportive role in organizing the 'Introduction to Law' orientation sessions, which are vital for acclimating new students to law school demands. This role requires flexibility, as evening and weekend work are sometimes necessary to support students’ needs and program objectives.

Through dedicated leadership and strategic program development, the Assistant Director ensures that the law school not only addresses the varied academic needs of its students but also promotes a rigorous educational environment that upholds and advances the institution's reputation for excellence.

Responsibilities:

• Counsel current law students on academic issues

• Counsel students and alumni for bar passage

• Assist in the development of curriculum for first-year and bar passage programs

• Develop and improve academic and bar passage resources for students and faculty

• Assist in the supervision and training of upper-class student mentors

• Review and edit student writing samples for student career development (job and clerkship applications)

• Plan and lead workshops on academic development, study skills, and bar exam preparation

• Teach academic courses related to academic success

The William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV is a leading public law school founded on a commitment to public service and community engagement. With its nationally ranked Lawyering Process Program, Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution, and the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic, Boyd offers a dynamic curriculum designed to teach students critical thinking and lawyering skills. Boyd has an LL.M. in Gaming Law and Regulation and a variety of distinctive Programs in Health Law; Indian Nations Gaming and Governance; International, Transnational, and Comparative Law; and Race, Gender & Policing. Through its J.D. curriculum, students can pursue academic concentrations in Business and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Health Law, Intellectual Property, and Workplace and Employment Law. The law school is located at the heart of the UNLV campus. UNLV is an R1 research university that is among the most diverse campuses in the nation and is also the state’s largest comprehensive doctoral degree-granting institution with Schools of Business, Dental Medicine, Engineering, Hospitality, Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, among many others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), membership in a state bar with successful completion of a state bar examination, or Uniform Bar Exam and 1-3 years of student advising or related professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Prior law school work experience, preferably in the context of a law school academic success program (i.e. Legal writing or comparable teaching experience in writing and analytical skills training)

• A record of strong academic performance in law school

• Prior experience in teaching or instruction

• Excellent project management skills

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Excellent written and oral communication

• Strong interpersonal skills

• A demonstrated commitment to public service

COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays

• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision

• No state income tax

• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs

• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools

• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)

• Employee recognition and appreciation programs

• Personal and professional development opportunities

• UNLV athletics ticket discounts

• Statewide employee purchase program discounts

• Rebel Card discounts on and off campus

• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost

• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based. Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin after September 6, 2024.

Materials should be addressed to Nachman Gutowski, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or

Assistant Director of Curriculum Development at CALI

CALI is hiring an Assistant Director of Curriculum Development.  The posting is below.  Here is the link.

Position Title	Assistant Director Curriculum Development II
Requisition #	S01296P
FLSA	Exempt
Location	IIT-Downtown Campus (DTC), Chicago, IL
Department	CK CALI
GENERAL DESCRIPTION	This position will assist with the creation of new educational content for CALI – lessons, formative assessments, textbooks, podcasts, etc. This involves liaising with law faculty authors, training, editorial work on their submissions and content review and updates. This involves learning CALI’s software tools and procedures. Some travel and presentations for community outreach.
COMMUNICATIONS	This position will work closely with the Director of Curriculum Development and report directly to the Executive Director. This position will need superlative communication skills working with law faculty, CALI staff and any others to affect the acquisition, creation and publication of CALI content.
CUSTOMER SERVICE	This position will provide customer service to law faculty wishing to adopt and use CALI content in their teaching and courses.
Special Schedule Requirements	N/A
EEOC Statement	Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA employer dedicated to building a community of excellence, equity, inclusion and diversity. It is committed to fostering an inclusive environment and actively seeks applications from individuals of all backgrounds and identities regardless of race, color, sex, marital status, religion, national origin, disability, age, unfavorable discharge from the military, status as a protected veteran, sexual orientation including gender identity and expression, order of protection status, and/or genetic information. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment.

Qualifications

Education & Experience	Minimum Juris Doctorate from a US law school. Five years experience in law practice or academic law school setting.
Knowledge & Skills	Stellar interpersonal/communication skills Excellent project management Excellent presentation skills to law faculty at conferences and meetings Excellent editorial skills (spell checking, writing, careful reading, editing, grammar) / attention to detail Ability to learn new software quickly
SUPERVISION & BUDGET AUTHORITY	No supervision or budget authority.
Physical Environment and Requirements	Some travel required – 2-3 trips per year to law school related conferences.

Certifications and Licenses

List any certifications or licenses that are either required or helpful in performing the job, designating whether required or preferred.	N/A

Key Responsibilities

Key Responsibility	Supervise the creation of new CALI lessons by finding new authors, training them in the process and software, acting as editor and proofreader on their content and publishing to the CALI website.
Percentage Of Time	50

Key Responsibility	Supervise the creation of new CALI podcasts, ebooks and other content by finding new authors, training them in the process and software, acting as editor and proofreader on their content and publishing to the CALI website.
Percentage Of Time	25

Key Responsibility	Work with Director of Curriculum Development on content updates and subsidiary content, finding aides, articles and such.
Percentage Of Time	15

Key Responsibility	Design and deliver training, presentations and one-on-one interactions with law faculty and law school constituents relating to CALI’s missions and content.
Percentage Of Time	10

Associate Professor of Academic Success and Bar Preparation at Southwestern

SOUTHWESTERN LAW SCHOOL in Los Angeles invites applications for full-time entry-level or experienced Visiting Associate Professor of Academic Success and Bar Preparation. The successful candidate will be eligible to apply for any future openings and may have the opportunity for additional renewals as a Visiting Associate Professor or Associate Professor of Academic Success and Bar Preparation.

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 courses, including Remedies, Multistate Bar Exam, and Cal Bar Writing. As we learn what will be covered on the new California Bar Examination, courses or course content may change.

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.

Students may earn their J.D. through various pathways, including two-, three-, and four-year programs and residential and a mostly asynchronous online program that starts in August 2024. The visiting faculty member will not be teaching in the online program during 2024–2025.

Founded in 1911, Southwestern is an ABA-accredited, independent law school located in the center of Los Angeles. Our mission includes educating lawyers ready to serve clients, the profession, and our society with excellence, empowering students to reach their potential, cultivating inclusion and belonging, and shaping the law and public policy through teaching, scholarship, and service.

Salary: The successful candidate will be offered a salary no less than $130,000. The salary may be adjusted for a successful candidate who has multiple years of full-time teaching experience at an ABA-approved law school.

To apply, please send your CV, professional references, research agenda, and teaching evaluations from the past five years (if applicable) via email to [email protected] and put “Faculty Application” in the email subject line. Review of applications begins immediately. Initial interviews will be held via Zoom, and callback interviews will be held in person. The ideal candidate should be available to start between June 1 and July 16, 2024.

Director of Academic Success and Bar Passage at UND

North Dakota School of Law seeks a Director of Academic Success and Bar Passage.  You can apply here.

The Director of Academic Success and Bar Passage shall coordinate and assume primary responsibility for academic success and bar preparation programming at the University of North Dakota School of Law. The ability of our students to succeed academically – and to pass any licensure examination required for bar admission – is critical to the ongoing success of the School of Law. The position reports directly to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Administration of the School of Law.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Coordination and implementation of all major support services related to bar examination success/bar passage.
  • Teach regular bar exam workshops on core skills required for success on the bar exam, including skills relating to success on all portions of the Uniform Bar Examination (e.g., multiple choice, essay examinations, and practical examinations), and on the most commonly tested subjects, for UND Law students and alumni.
  • Administer practice tests at workshops and provide students with individualized feedback and scoring on practice tests.
  • Administer a simulated practice exam upon the completion of each workshop cycle and provide students with individualized feedback and scoring on the practice exam.
  • Provide counseling to students and alumni studying for the bar exam.
  • Advise students on course selection to maximize bar exam success.
  • Teach the School of Law’s primary bar preparation course each year.
  • A substantial in-person/on-campus presence is required; this responsibility cannot be adequately satisfied through fully online/remote operations. 
• Coordination and implementation of all major support services related to academic success and academic support.
  • Provide academic support counseling (e.g., providing students with practice problems and tests and providing individualized feedback to students on those practice problems and tests, advising students on course selection, discussing taking class notes and other general academic success skills, etc.) for students who have been referred to the School of Law’s mandatory academic advising program through regular one-on-one appointments.
  • Provide academic support counseling to all law students who wish to meet to discuss academic skills.
  • Conduct frequent academic success workshops on a range of topics such as class preparation, reading and briefing cases, classroom participation, outlining, exam strategies and skills, and time management.
  • Administer a practice exam for first-year students prior to their first graded mid-term exam each year.
  • Provide intensive instruction in academic skills during the first-year orientation.
  • Supervise academic success teaching assistants.
  • Teach academic skills/academic success courses as needed.
  • A substantial in-person/on-campus presence is required; this responsibility cannot be adequately satisfied through fully online/remote operations. 
• Provide programming and professional administrative support.
  • Work with Assistant Dean to coordinate, implement, and administer academic success programming during required first-year orientation program.
  • Compile information for various reports and develop and implement policies and procedures related to academic success and bar examination reporting.
  • Provide support to law students at the North Dakota bar examination in February and July
  • Other related responsibilities as assigned.
  • A substantial in-person/on-campus presence is required; this responsibility cannot be adequately satisfied through fully online/remote operations. - (Essential)
• Assist with School of Law administration.
  • Contribute to the success of the School of Law through collegial and constructive participation in senior administrative efforts.
  • Serve on School of Law and external committees.
  • Represent the School of Law in various public settings and interact effectively with the bench and bar, as well as with government officials.
  • Other related responsibilities as assigned.
  • Attendance at on- and off-campus events during and outside of ordinary business hours may be required; some additional travel may be required.
  • A substantial in-person/on-campus presence is required; this responsibility cannot be adequately satisfied through fully online/remote operations.

Required Competencies

• Strong commitment to public legal education and student success.
• Strong business communication skills.
• Ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Clear ability to interact effectively and appropriately with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and appropriate external constituencies.

Minimum Requirements

• Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school.
• Passage of a bar examination.
• Successful completion of criminal history background check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three or more years of experience in academic success/bar examination preparation programming at a law school.
• Passage of the Uniform Bar Examination.
• Current bar membership within the United States (and, if not already admitted to the North Dakota bar, the ability to become admitted to the North Dakota bar).
• Prior instructional experience in a law school environment.
• Prior experience counseling law students.
• Prior experience supervising law students.
• Record of strong academic performance in law school.

Director of Bar Success at Arizona State

JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law seeks a personable and driven individual with experience working in bar exam success for the position of Professor of Practice and Director, College of Law – Bar Exam Success. The professor and director will create, teach in, and oversee a new comprehensive bar exam success program at the College of Law. They will work closely with the College of Law’s senior leadership. This is a full-time, 12-month, and non-tenure track position.  You can apply here.

Essential Duties:

• Teach bar exam-related classes and facilitate bar exam workshops and other events
• Develop and implement bar exam success programming
• Lead efforts to engage faculty on bar exam success strategies and techniques
• Provide one-on-one counseling to students and recent graduates
• Monitor and assess bar exam trends
• Manage relationship with an outside bar exam success company as part of an institutional partnership, if appropriate
• Work with Student Services, Career Services, and Academic Success Program teams to identify at-risk students, develop targeted interventions, and best ensure student satisfaction
• Create and send student communications
• Collaborate with relevant student organizations
• Collect and analyze data to improve bar exam success efforts
• Plan and oversee budget
• Physical presence at the workplace or the college is an essential function of this job
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the goals of the department

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor
• 10 or more years of professional experience

Desired Qualifications:

• Demonstrated success on the Uniform Bar Exam or other bar exam
• Deep understanding of bar exam content and preparation strategies including the NextGen Bar Exam
• At least three years of experience teaching bar exam success classes and workshops with demonstrated results
• Experience creating and implementing a comprehensive bar exam success program
• Strong commitment to supporting students
• Demonstrated experience in: 
  • higher education administration;
  • maintaining effective working relationships;
  • organizational skills and project management;
  • working in a fast-paced environment;
  • working with diverse constituencies;
  • effective verbal and written communication;
  • working with students and recent graduates;
• Demonstrated knowledge of: principles, practices and methods of program administration and management budget planning, financial and statistical analysis and standard fiscal management
• Evidence of exceptional strategic, analytical, conceptual and communication skills, along with being a collaborative, adaptable, pragmatic and effective problem solver

Application Instructions

Required Materials:

• CV
• Cover letter
• Three references

All application materials must be submitted via Interfolio in order to be considered. The application deadline is April 26, 2024. Applications will continue to be accepted on a rolling basis for a reserve pool. Applications in the reserve pool may then be reviewed in the order in which they are received until the position is filled.

Additional information about the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law and Arizona State University is available at law.asu.edu. Information about Professors at ASU, including status, rank, titles, and appointment categories, can be found at Academic Affairs Manual.

If you have questions regarding the application process, please contact Andrew Jaynes, at [email protected].