Director of Legal Writing

North Carolina Central University

Durham (NC)

Hybrid

USD 95,000 - 135,000

Full time

36 hours ago

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Job summary

North Carolina Central University is seeking a Director of Legal Writing to oversee the School of Law’s legal writing program. The role includes curriculum development, faculty support, and assessment to strengthen student success and bar readiness.

The Director will teach courses within the legal writing curriculum, supervise curriculum delivery, and contribute to program evaluation and professional communication training for students.

Qualifications

Expertise in subject matter hired to teach.
Ability to design and teach courses at the J.D. level.
Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Basic computer skills, proficient in MS Office or similar software.
Experience with software related to legal education (Lexis, Westlaw).

Responsibilities

Develop and design curriculum plans to foster learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensure student engagement.
Provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain class records, and assess coursework; maintain office hours.
Conduct research in relevant fields and publish findings; collaborate with colleagues and participate in conferences.
Serve on Law School and University committees and participate in campus events.

Skills

Subject matter expertise

Course design

English communication

Organizational skills

MS Office

Lexis/Westlaw

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Job description

Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Final candidates are subject to criminal background checks, and education/license verification prior to employment.

Position Information

Working Title

Director of Legal Writing

Position Number

f610932

Appointment Type

Permanent - Full Time

FTE

1=9/10 month -Faculty only

Position Overview

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Primary Function of Organizational Unit

North Carolina Central University School of Law was founded to provide opportunities for African Americans to become lawyers. Embracing our heritage, our mission is to provide a high quality, personalized, practice-oriented and affordable legal education to historically underrepresented students from diverse backgrounds in order to help diversify the legal profession. We empower all of our graduates to become highly competent and socially responsible lawyers and leaders committed to public service and to meeting the needs of under-served communities. In fulfilling our mission, we will help create a more just society.

Primary Purpose of Position

The Director of Legal Writing provides academic and administrative leadership for the School of Law’s legal writing program. The Director assist with the development, coordination, and assessment of the legal writing curriculum and supports faculty in delivering a rigorous and consistent program. The position advances the School of Law’s commitment to student success, bar readiness, and practice preparation by strengthening students’ legal analysis, research, writing, and professional communication skills.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

This is posting for a Legal Writing Director in the School of Law beginning in FY 27-28. The Legal Writing Director will teach various courses within the legal writing curriculum and any other courses in the Law program as assigned. The Legal Writing Director will be paid an annual salary. The Legal Writing Director will be responsible for holding office hours that correspond to the course hours taught.

Expertise in subject matter hired to teach
Ability to design and teach courses at the J.D. level
Excellent oral and written English communication skills
Excellent organizational and time management skills
Basic computer skills, proficient in the use of Microsoft Office or similar software
Experience with software related to legal education (e.g. Lexis, Westlaw)

J.D. from an ABA accredited law school

Licenses or Certification required by Statute or Regulation

License to practice law that is good standing

Equal Opportunity Employer

North Carolina Central University is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.

Key Responsibilities and Related Competencies

Function Instructional

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

The Legal Writing Director will develop and design curriculum plans to foster learning, stimulate class discussions, and ensure student engagement. The Legal Writing Director will provide tutoring and academic counseling to students, maintain class related records, and assess student coursework. Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students.

Function Research

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

The Legal Writing Director will conduct research in a particular field of knowledge, and publish findings in professional journals, books, and/or electronic media. Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues. Keep abreast of developments in their field by reading current literature, talking with colleagues, and participate in professional conferences.

Function Public Service

Describe the specific tasks and responsibilities related to the function.

Serve on various Law School and University committees that deal with institutional policies, departmental matters, and academic issues. Participate in campus and community events.

Posting Number

F000302

Open Date

09/17/2026

Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Date Position Available

07/01/2027

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