Legal Analysis, Advocacy, and Writing Faculty

University of Wisconsin Madison; Brantford; On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Wisconsin Law School seeks a full-time faculty member to teach Legal Analysis, Advocacy and Writing courses. Responsibilities include developing course materials and providing instruction across various formats, promoting an inclusive learning environment. The position requires a JD and prior law practice experience, contributing to a collaborative faculty team.

Qualifications

• Previous law practice experience required.
• Teaching experience preferred.
• Strong academic record and current law license strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction.
• Assists in defining program objectives and plays a major role in administrative tasks.
• Provides critiques of student work and meets for individual conferences.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Terminal Degree (JD)

Job description

Job Summary:

The University of Wisconsin Law School, located in beautiful Madison, Wisconsin, is looking for full-time faculty to teach our required 3-credit Legal Analysis, Advocacy and Writing I and II courses in the fall and spring semesters. Both courses develop core skills necessary for law practice, including legal analysis and reasoning, research sources and strategy, and concise, clear writing. In the fall, faculty teach legal analysis and reasoning, research sources and strategy, predictive writing, and other related skills. In the spring, faculty teach analysis and argumentation from an advocate's perspective, persuasive writing, legal correspondence, and oral advocacy skills.

Although faculty follow the program's policies and guidelines to ensure fairness across sections, they develop their own course materials, including lesson plans, in-class exercises, and research and writing assignments. Faculty provide critiques of their students' research and writing projects and meet with students in individual conferences outside of class time. Faculty also hold weekly office hours to address general questions and concerns.

Faculty are expected to attend training sessions and planning meetings with an experienced, friendly, and collaborative group of legal writing colleagues. They are expected to contribute ideas to improve skills instruction, as well as perform administrative tasks associated with instruction. Faculty work under the guidance and supervision of the program director, who is responsible for the overall design, policies, and development of our program of instruction.

Responsibilities:
Provides classroom, online, and/or laboratory instruction associated with more than one lecture or laboratory course, assists with the design and execution of administrative functions associated with academic instruction and the development of pedagogy/andragogy or assessment tools and resources to support quality student learning. Provides for-credit instruction in formats such as classroom, online and/or laboratory settings, including grading. Serves as an instructor of record.

• 10% Works with faculty to identify and develop new methods of advancing instruction in the discipline


• 5% Assesses learner performance and prepares reports recommending instructional improvements


• 25% Develops teaching techniques that enhance course effectiveness in alignment with desired outcomes and established strategy and may train other staff in use of these techniques


• 50% Provides classroom, online and/or laboratory instruction, including grading


• 5% Assists in defining the objectives of the program and plays a major role in carrying out program duties


• 5% May make presentations to faculty and to staff members on instructional programs and techniques

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion

Education:

Required
Terminal Degree
JD required

Qualifications:

Previous law practice experience required. Previous teaching experience preferred but not required. Applicants must have strong interpersonal skills and be able to work both independently and collegially as part of a team. Strong academic record and current law license strongly preferred.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $80,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications

Additional Information:

After a one-year probation period, this position is renewable. Opportunities for advancement in rank or title may also be available after the probation period.

The City of Madison is located on an isthmus between two scenic lakes, providing ample opportunity for sailing, kayaking, and water sports in summer and hiking, ice skating, and snow sports in winter. The law building is just a short walk from Lake Mendota, the Wisconsin State Capitol, and the pedestrian-only State Street with its shops, restaurants, and bistros. Madison is frequently ranked as one of the nation's most livable cities with its many parks, green spaces, and miles of dedicated walking and biking trails. It is affordable, vibrant, and welcoming to newcomers.

How to Apply:

Applicants must submit a cover letter, resume and a short (5 page) writing sample through the Jobs at UW website under job #313427. Full consideration date is Sunday, April 13, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

Contact:

Justin Boehm
[e-mail]
608-890-4466
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Teaching Faculty II(TL026)

Department(s):

A45-LAW SCHOOL/LAW SCHOOL/LEGAL WRIT

Employment Class:

Academic Staff-Renewable

Job Number:

313427-AS

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