Director of Legal Writing

NCCU Public Administration; Durham (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Central University School of Law in Durham seeks a Director of Legal Writing to provide academic leadership, develop curriculum, and support faculty in delivering a rigorous program. The position focuses on strengthening students’ legal analysis, writing, and professional communication.

The role includes teaching in the legal writing curriculum, curriculum development, tutoring, and assessments, with scheduled office hours to advise students.

Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
• License to practice law in good standing.
• 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 Microsoft Office or similar software.
• Experience with software related to legal education (e.g. Lexis, Westlaw).

Responsibilities

• Develop and design curriculum plans to foster learning and student engagement.
• Provide tutoring and academic counseling to students and assess coursework.
• Maintain class records and hold regular office hours to advise students.
• Teach courses within the legal writing curriculum and other law courses as assigned.
• Conduct research and publish findings in professional venues as appropriate.

Skills

Legal writing

Course design

Oral & written communication

Time management

Office hours

Microsoft Office

Lexis/Westlaw

Education

J.D. from ABA-accredited law school

Tools

Lexis

Westlaw

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

Be an Eagle - Where Purpose Takes Flight! Are you ready to make an impact? At North Carolina Central University (NCCU), we are more than an institution—we are a community rooted in a legacy of excellence and transformation. A historically Black university located in Durham, North Carolina, also known as ‘The City of Medicine,’ NCCU has been a cornerstone of education since 1910, fostering innovation and progress. Join our team and enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and exclusive perks designed to support your work-life balance. At NCCU, your professional growth will be nurtured, and your contributions will help shape the future for our students and the community we serve. Become part of a legacy that drives change and achievement. An opportunity awaits you at NCCU, where your purpose can take flight. Visit NCCU.edu.

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 underserved 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)

Minimum Education/Experience

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. Collabor