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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.

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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].

Associate Director of Academic Success at Tennessee

The University of Tennessee College of Law is excited to be accepting applications for a faculty member who will serve as Associate Director of Academic Success and also teach in our wonderful legal writing program.  In other words, the successful candidate will have duties both in ASP and in legal writing.  To learn more about the position, please visit this link: https://apply.interfolio.com/142999

ASP Coordinator at West Virginia

WVU Law is hiring a “program coordinator” to support the work in the Academic Excellence Center.  This high-level staff position will report Kirsha Trychta. Ideally this new hire will have a law degree, although that’s not required for application. 

The College of Law at West Virginia University is currently accepting applications for a Program Coordinator for their Academic Excellence Center.  Academic Excellence Center Program Coordinator supports the work of the College of Law’s Academic Excellence Center, in the areas of academic support; bar applications and bar passage; academic advising; writing skills; and assessment. In addition, this position will collaborate with the Assistant Dean for Student Services and Engagement, the Assistant Dean of Enrollment Management, and the Director of Career Services.

Job duties include:

• Organize semesterly informational sessions to educate students on graduation requirements, including panel presentations, speed advising tables, and individual appointments
• Coordinate faculty-student pairings
• Prepare digital SAP (satisfactory academic progress) plans as a condition of students in academic difficulty retaining loan eligibility
• Advise students who have been academically dismissed about how to seek readmission
• Assist with orientation events for incoming students
• Coordinate the student academic experience, especially activities calendars, across the entire first year
• Educate students about midterm and final exam logistics
• Recruit, train, and supervise upper-level law students to work as peer tutors
• Assist students with their applications to sit for the bar examination, including the character and fitness process
• Track and report student performance throughout the summer study months
• Administer evaluations and satisfaction surveys to students and faculty
• Create reports regarding the Center’s progress
• Create Qualtrics surveys to monitor and accurately capture the Center’s activities
• Provide assistance to the Assistant Dean for admissions in administering the College of Law’s 3+3 program (i.e., undergrads receiving both an undergraduate degree and a law degree in a total of six years).
• Assist with planning and implementation of new student orientation and graduation as well as other student events as needed. The position would be a part of the orientation team and would be expected to participate and will meet with students. 

 

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in any subject required

• Juris doctorate degree strongly preferred
• 3 or more years experience working in a higher education setting in the areas of academic assistance, academic counseling, or academic advising, or will have equivalent administrative, teaching, or practice experience.
• Ideal candidate will have direct experience in preparing students for success in law school and on the bar exam.
• Successful candidate must have excellent written and verbal communication skills, strong organizational and interpersonal skills, and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituents within a diverse law school community, including students, faculty members, and the administration.

 

The full job posting can be found online here: https://wvu.taleo.net/careersection/staff/jobdetail.ftl?job=23904&tz=GMT-04%3A00&tzname=America%2FNew_York

Director of Bar Success at Washington and Lee

W&L Law is hiring a Director of Bar Success. W&L is in Lexington, Virginia, nestled in the Shenandoah Valley between majestic mountain ranges and pristine rivers. Our students are motivated and sharp, our dean is awesome, and the faculty is driven in all decisions by student success. The position that is currently open is a faculty position with excellent benefits and competitive compensation. We are a smaller-than-average law school with a much larger-than-average sense of community.  The listing is here:  https://apply.interfolio.com/140520

Director of Academic Achievement at California Western School of Law

California Western School of Law seeks candidates for the Director of Academic Achievement. This long-term contract faculty position is responsible for leading the academic support and bar support programs at California Western. The Director must provide leadership for the department and effectively manage multiple tasks, programs, and responsibilities. Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work with a highly diverse student, staff, and faculty population are essential to success. A commitment to data-driven academic programming and a sincere desire to enhance student performance in law school and the bar exam are essential for this position.

Qualifications: (1) a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school; (2) at least five years of law teaching experience, preferably in an academic support or bar preparation program; (3) excellent written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills; (4) good organization, judgment, and flexibility; (5) experience with educational technology and statistical analysis; (6) experience in course planning, teaching, formative and summative assessment; (7) experience in staff supervision; and (8) a demonstrated ability and interest in working collaboratively with a diverse population of students, faculty, and staff. 

Application Requirements: Candidates must apply for this position through the California Western Career Website. They must submit: (1) a cover letter describing their qualifications and salary requirements; (2) resume; and (3) a statement indicating how they will engage with the Law School’s mission of supporting a diverse student population. 

Salary Range: $122,000-$144,000. Factors in determining the appropriate compensation include experience, skills, knowledge, education, licensure and certifications, and other institutional needs.  Applications are due by March 15, 2024 but will be accepted on a rolling basis. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply early. The anticipated start date is June 1, 2024. The law school offers competitive benefits for eligible employees.  

About California Western: Established in 1924, California Western is an ABA-accredited and AALS member, non-profit law school located in downtown San Diego, California. We have the distinction of being San Diego’s oldest law school. California Western is the recipient of numerous community service awards, including the State Bar of California President’s Pro Bono Service Award and the federal government’s President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll. We are home to numerous outstanding programs, including the Community Law Project and New Media Rights Program. The Faculty is dedicated to teaching, research, and community service. Detailed information is available at www.cwsl.edu/.

California Western is committed to training ethical, competent, and compassionate lawyers who represent our diverse society. California Western is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to affirmative action and excellence through diversity. The Law School provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities upon request.

Visiting Assistant Professor and Assistant Director of Academic Enrichment at Washburn

Washburn is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor & Assistant Director of Academic Enrichment and Bar Readiness Programming.  The full posting can be found here.

For questions about the position, please contact Professor Michelle Ewert, Chair, Faculty Recruitment Committee, at [email protected] or Professor Chelsea Baldwin, Interim Director of Academic Enrichment and Bar Pass Programs, at [email protected].

If you're interested, please get your applications in before March 1, 2024. We're hoping to bring someone on in time to help with summer bar support, but in this market, that is of course negotiable.

Academic Support Positions at North Carolina Central University

North Carolina Central University School of Law is currently hiring for a Director of Bar Preparation as well as an Academic Success Specialist.  The job description and application portal is online at https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2fjobs.nccu.edu%2fpostings%2fsearch&c=E,1,UqdjR8rQ4BkQI3EXhmlzVSvNYIH_3UzHUuXpahb09Pv7Th1U1ijhQXrt_D3LkCoSPeSK1X_4fNlWlYTaMvcKfIkNBO8Rcbixja4VAGpRiqtJh6JM&typo=1. 

North Carolina Central has a diverse and amazing student population. The individuals hired for these positions will have an opportunity to significantly contribute to enhancing the AS and bar prep programs already in place. NCCU School of Law is a great place to work and is centrally located to restaurants and parks, with new budget-friendly housing developments popping up daily.

Director of Academic Success at Illinois

 

Director of Academic Success & Bar Support

University of Illinois College of Law

Champaign, Illinois

The University of Illinois College of Law is one of the oldest and most prestigious law schools in the United States and is part of a major public research university. The College of Law is committed to academic excellence for all students and is seeking a dedicated academic success professional to direct the College of Law’s Academic Success and Bar Support Program. The position is based in Champaign, Illinois.

In this critical, high-visibility role, you would direct the College of Law's Academic Success and Bar Support Program.

Key responsibilities include:

• • Providing one-on-one support to students to promote each student’s academic success in law school and successful performance on the bar exam.
• • Partnering with faculty and staff to help students develop study, legal analysis, and exam-writing skills that enhance their academic performance.
• • Developing and implementing academic support programs.
• • Identifying and addressing barriers to students’ academic success.
• • Preparing and delivering bar preparation programs building on the existing “Countdown to the Bar” program at the College of Law.
• • Reaching out to recent graduates to encourage completion of bar preparation courses and help address barriers to bar preparation.
• • Nurturing relationships with bar examiners in Illinois and other jurisdictions.
• • Developing and maintaining expertise in the various bar exams College of Law graduates take, including the current Universal Bar Exam and NextGen Bar Exam.

This position requires residency in the Champaign-Urbana areas and may necessitate occasional travel.

Candidates must have a Juris Doctor Degree from an ABA-accredited law school, a Bar membership in a US jurisdiction (which may be inactive), and two years of relevant experience. Preferred qualifications are prior employment in a law school, particularly in connection with academic and bar success; advising, counseling, or teaching experience; experience in law practice; and experience working with students with disabilities.

This is a full-time, 12-month position. The expected start date is between May 16 and August 16, 2024. The salary range for this position is $85,000 to $110,000 per year. The University offers a generous and flexible benefits program. Relocation assistance will be provided.

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (CST) on March 17, 2024. Apply for this position at https://illinois.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/1/home/requisition/9426?c=illinois. Only applications submitted through the University’s job portal will be considered. If you have questions about this position, please email Patrick Rietz ([email protected]). For assistance with the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected].

Assistant Director of Academic Success at UNLV

UNLV Boyd School of Law has an opening in the department for an Assistant Director of the Academic Success Program, which also includes the role of Assistant Professor-in-Residence. This is a faculty position. A blend of teaching, collaboratively running our academic success programs and guiding students through their legal education journey. Plus, it’s a spot that promises growth, with a clear path to 5-year presumptive renewal contracts.

In terms of compensation, it matches the value we place on this role and the person who will fill it. The position's pay and benefits are more than competitive.  We’re after someone who’s not just looking for a new job but a place to invest their talents long-term and be part of our community. Nevada has a lot to be excited about, particularly the likely changes coming here to the Bar. Being the only law school in the state has distinct advantages, and being a small jurisdiction allows for a significant impact by our graduates.

Apply here: https://nshe.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/UNLV-External/job/UNLV1-Main-Campus-Las-Vegas/Assistant-Director-of-Academic-Success-Program-and-Assistant-Professor-in-Residence--William-S-Boyd-School-of-Law--R0140552-_R0140552

Director of Bar Success at Emory

Emory University School of Law seeks applicants for a full-time contract faculty position focused on bar examination success. This twelve-month, faculty member/administrator will work closely with the Associate Dean, faculty, and administration to develop and implement programs to provide substantive review and teach skills required for optimal performance on law school and bar examinations. 

Specific duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Contributing to the development and teaching of a third-year bar preparatory course and a skills-focused “laboratory” component to a second semester, first-year course. 
• Working collaboratively with the administration to enhance instruction at orientation and throughout law school on skills, time management, professional expectations, and the like.
• Working collaboratively with the faculty to create and implement bar success strategies.
• Providing mentoring for graduates as they prepare for the bar examination.
• Assisting with compilation and analysis of bar examination data and recommending changes to address weaknesses.
• Providing information and mentoring on the bar application process. 
• Providing individual feedback and assessment to help students improve academic performance, study skills, and bar exam preparation.

Minimum requirements include a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and an outstanding academic record. Professional experience in bar readiness or academic success programming in a law school with a strong preference for teaching experience in bar examination courses. Applicants preferably should have familiarity with the Uniform Bar Examination and the NextGen Bar Examination, with a demonstrated skill in initiating and maintaining engagement with a diverse group of students.

This is a temporary, one-year contract faculty position with the possibility of renewal beginning on August 1, 2024 and ending on July 31, 2025.  The position is coded as "Instructor" within Emory University systems.  Candidates who are currently contract faculty members of Emory Law may be considered and, if selected as the finalist, will be granted a one-year leave from their contract position (with tolling of their review requirement) in order to perform the duties of this position. 

To Apply

Candidates should complete the online application which requires creating an account, uploading a resume or CV, and providing basic personal information. In addition, applicants should submit a cover letter, a current CV, writing sample, and teaching evaluations (if available) to [email protected]. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis with a first review on January 29, 2024. 

Director of Bar Passage at Lincoln Memorial

Lincoln Memorial University Duncan School of Law (“LMU Law”) in Knoxville, Tennessee seeks

to hire a Director of Bar Success to begin no later than July 1, 2024. LMU Law’s Academic and

Bar Success Program is designed to benefit all students by enabling them to succeed

throughout law school, preparing them to pass the bar exam, and equipping them to practice

law at the highest levels. As one of five full-time faculty members in the department, the faculty

member will teach courses designed to introduce, reinforce, and develop skills to enable

students to be successful on the bar exam. The Director will also coordinate LMU Law’s

supplemental bar preparation programming for its graduates; work collaboratively with other

faculty; work with students one-on-one to provide individualized instruction and coaching; and

mentor students and graduates.

This is a non-tenure-track faculty appointment with a presumptively renewable twelve-month

contract. Because the Director will coordinate LMU Law’s supplemental program for the July

bar exam each year, he or she is eligible to receive course release in the fall or spring semester

every other year. The position includes future eligibility to apply for a long-term contract and

governance rights as to all matters except hiring and promotion of tenured and tenure-track

faculty. For a lateral candidate who has already established a strong record of scholarship, a

tenure-track appointment may be an option.

LMU Law has an institutional partnership with a national bar preparation company and

otherwise provides significant resources for academic and bar success. The faculty and

administration welcome innovative and data-based approaches to bar preparation. The

Director will join a collaborative faculty that values the contributions of Academic and Bar

Success faculty members. The faculty have already made curricular changes in anticipation of

changes in the bar exam and anticipate working with the Director to improve student learning

and performance.

Requirements for the position include a J.D. degree; prior experience teaching in a law school

bar preparation program or working with law school graduates to improve their bar exam

performance; bar membership in any U.S. jurisdiction (can be inactive); demonstrated ability to

devise, coordinate, and implement innovative programming; effective presentation skills in

both small-group and large-class settings; knowledge of learning and teaching strategies for law

students; experience working with, and demonstrated commitment to supporting, diverse

populations; and commitment to LMU Law’s mission. The preferred candidate will have prior

experience coordinating a law school’s bar preparation program; practical legal experience; a

personal record of strong academic achievement; experience preparing students and graduates

for the Uniform Bar Exam; and/or experience or demonstrated interest in data collection, data

management, and basic statistics.

LMU Law is fully accredited by the ABA and has both full-time residential and part-time/hybrid

programs. We are a student-centered institution with the mission of improving access to the

legal profession and legal services in Southern Appalachia and other underserved regions. LMU

Law has a rigorous, practice-focused curriculum that is designed to emphasize student learning

outcomes and ensure that students have the knowledge and skills needed to make positive

contributions to their communities as lawyers and leaders.

In line with our commitment to diversity, we strongly encourage applications from people of

color, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQIA+ individuals, veterans, and others who can

enhance our faculty, curricular, and program diversity through unique life experiences,

viewpoints, or philosophies.

Our law school is located in the heart of Knoxville, Tennessee, a city that offers a fusion of

vibrant city life, stunning natural beauty, and a rich historical and cultural scene, complemented

by the backdrop of the Great Smoky Mountains.

Interested applicants should contact Professor Syd Beckman, Chair of the Faculty Recruitment

Committee, at [email protected]. For more information about LMU Law, see

https://www.lmunet.edu/duncan-school-of-law/index.php.

Associate Director of Bar Pass Programs at Widener

Widener University Delaware Law School invites applications for an Associate Director of Bar Pass Programs. Reporting to the Director of Bar Pass Programs, this twelve-month, administrative position will work closely with the Director, faculty and administration to develop and implement programs to help students and alumni pass the bar examination and acquire the skills and abilities required to achieve success.  Apply here.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

• Deliver programming for bar exam success for all students throughout their studies to maximize bar passage
• Collaborate with the Director of Bar Pass Programs to develop and revise programming for bar exam success
• Engage in student mentoring related to bar exam performance and strategies for success
• Advise students on the bar application process, including timelines and requirements
• Mentor repeat bar examinees in their exam preparation and advising them on best practices for repeating the bar exam
• Implement academic success programming and courses under guidance from the Directors of Academic Success
• Provide individual feedback and assessment to help students improve academic performance, study skills, and bar exam preparation
• Create and facilitate workshops to help students improve academic performance, study skills, and bar exam preparation
• Teach Bar Exam Success, Writing Effectively for the Bar, and other courses based on curricular needs
• Compile and analyze bar examination data relating to graduates’ performance and recommend changes to address weaknesses
• Track and mentor students during the commercial bar review periods
• Coordinate and host an in-person simulated bar exam for students during bar review
• Other duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, and membership in a state bar with successful completion of a state bar examination
• Excellent project management skills, organizational skills with attention to detail, oral and written communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong service commitment
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Demonstrated ability to build relationships
• Works closely with the Academic Success Program Directors, helping to implement academic success programming and courses
• Evaluate and facilitate collaborative discussions with administration, faculty and students; lead efforts on data collection and assessment.
• Performing other duties as assigned.

Preferred:

• The successful candidate will have law school professional experience, preferably in the context of a law school bar support or academic success program, and a record of strong academic performance in law school. Experience in the practice of law is also preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND/OR UNUSUAL HOURS: 

• Position requires some evening teaching availability, up to 3 nights a week, depending on the semester
• Availability for exam proctoring, which may occasionally fall on a weekend.
• Ability to lift 20 lbs

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

Executive Director of Bar Preparation at CUNY

CUNY School of Law continues the search for an Executive Director of Bar Preparation and Licensing Programs. The Law School has recently received a multi-year commitment from the University for bar preparation and support.  The Executive Director will have the opportunity to help guide this new funding phase as we seek to continue training a diverse group of students in their goal of becoming excellent public interest attorneys.

 

Full details on the position can be found here at CUNY’s main job search webpage, with Job ID 25766 (the direct link to the posting is also available here). Please note that all candidates must go through the application process as detailed on the page to be considered. From our job posting system, select “Apply Now,” create or log in to a user account, and provide the requested information. Applications will be accepted until November 15, 2023. For any questions, please contact [email protected].