Instructor and Associate Director, Dean Rusk International Law Center

Georgia 4-H; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 79,000; Part time

Job summary

University of Georgia School of Law, Athens, GA, seeks an Instructor and Associate Director for the Dean Rusk International Law Center. The role centers on delivering LL.M. and international law courses, advising LL.M.

students, and contributing to global engagement initiatives under the Center's director. The position is on-site, 12-month fiscal contract, with duties split between instruction and administration, including coordinating externships and supporting Center activities for

Qualifications

• LL.M. degree required.
• Expertise in global legal education for foreign-trained graduates.
• Prior international law teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Instruct LL.M. and international law courses; approx. 16 academic credits annually.
• Advise LL.M. students and coordinate with the Dean Rusk Center on global engagement programs.
• Support career development, bar exam advising, and related student services.
• Perform administrative duties and coordinate externship projects as needed.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Career landscape knowledge

Education

LL.M. degree

Job description

Working Title: Instructor and Associate Director of Dean Rusk International Law Center

Department: Law School-Rusk Intl Law Ctr

Advertised Salary: $72,050 per year

Classification Title: Instructor

Faculty Rank: Instructor

Contract Type: Fiscal (12 mo.)

Tenure Status: Non-Tenure Track

Location of Vacancy: Athens Area

Anticipated Start Date: 07/01/2027

Special Instructions to Applicants: Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, 3 letters of recommendation, and a teaching philosophy statement.

This position is based on-site at the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens, Georgia. The regular work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Position Summary

This position supports the International Professional Education (IPE) and Global Practice Preparation portfolios within the Dean Rusk International Law Center at the University of Georgia School of Law. The primary focus of the role is instruction, with responsibility for developing and providing LL.M. and other courses related to international and comparative law. The position also contributes to the academic success of LL.M. students through advising and mentorship, while supporting the Center’s educational mission and global engagement initiatives under the supervision of the Director of the Dean Rusk International Law Center.

Minimum Qualifications

Master of Laws (LL.M.) degree

Relevant/Preferred Education, Experience, Licensure, and/or Certification

• Demonstrated expertise in global legal education, particularly how it pertains to foreign-trained law graduates.
• Prior role related to international law.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and/or Competencies

• The ability to engage and collaborate with various groups of stakeholders.
• Demonstrated understanding of the career landscape for foreign-trained law graduates, whether seeking employment abroad or stateside.

Duties/Responsibilities

Instruction (50% of time)

Serve as instructor of record for School of Law courses, estimated at a total of 16 academic credits per fiscal year. The curricular focus will include the required Master of Laws (LL.M.) academic courses, and various international and comparative law electives as assigned by the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs. The Associate Director will also be the instructor of record for independent projects for Global Externships Overseas.

Administration (50% of time)

Academic Advising & Registration for LL.M. Students (20%)

• Offer academic course advising to individual students pre-registration
• Draft and distribute graduate assistant and graduate assistant supervisor guidelines
• Lead class meetings a minimum of 2x per year
• Provide ongoing academic support
• Update and distribute registration instructions to students, including experiential learning offerings
• Create course lists for concentrations as necessary
• Coordinate with the law school registrar to reserve places for students and to update academic schedules
• Respond to student questions and concerns, liaising with the law school’s Director of Student Affairs and other on-campus partners as necessary

Career Development for LL.M. Students (10%)

• Organize 2 workshops in coordination with the law school’s Career Development Office (CDO)
• Provide students with individual resume & LinkedIn review and feedback
• Assist with coordinating ISIP interview program
• Plan a minimum of 2 professional development trips per year
• Develop programming with alumni/ae and/or faculty
• Investigate OPT placement opportunities and send postings to CDO

Bar Exam Advising for LL.M. Students (10%)

• Advise students on curricular requirements
• Provide documents to the bar as necessary (certification; transcript copies)
• Research bar options/ procedures; troubleshoot individual scenarios
• Assist alumni/ae seeking to qualify to take a bar exam
• Stay up to date on bar requirements; liaise with CDO accordingly

Dean Rusk Center Support (10%)

• Assist the Rusk Center team with advising and projects as needed, including international legal trainings

Applicant Documents

Required: Resume/CV, Cover Letter, Teaching Portfolio/Philosophy, Unofficial Letters of Recommendation