Director of Academic Excellence & Bar Prep

The Ohio State University; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law seeks a Faculty Director of Academic Excellence. The Director will oversee bar exam success, design systems for student academic excellence, and provide academic support.

A 12‑month Lecturer appointment includes teaching Legal Analysis and Writing and other courses as needed. Responsibilities include running the bar support program, developing a NextGen bar skills course, coordinating with Themis resources, advising on licensure and MPRE, tracking

Qualifications

• JD required and bar admission in good standing.
• Experience in higher education settings, particularly in legal writing and bar preparation.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead bar exam success initiatives and supervise the bar support program.
• Design and refine systems for student academic excellence and provide academic support.
• Teach Legal Analysis and Writing and other courses as needed.
• Oversee collaboration with Themis resources and advise on licensure processes.

Skills

Legal writing

Bar preparation

Curriculum design

Academic administration

Student counseling

Education

Juris Doctor (JD)

Job description

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law seeks a Faculty Director of Academic Excellence. The Director will oversee bar exam success, design systems for student academic excellence, and provide academic support.

A 12‑month Lecturer appointment includes teaching Legal Analysis and Writing and other courses as needed. Responsibilities include running the bar support program, developing a NextGen bar skills course, coordinating with Themis resources, advising on licensure and MPRE, tracking