Visiting Assistant Professor of Law - Academic Success

UDC College of Arts & Sciences; Campus (IL); Presencial; USD 93 600 - 114 400; Tempo integral

Vantagens oferecidas por esta oferta de emprego

Health insurance

Life insurance

Sick leave

Retirement plan

Resumo da oferta

UDC College of Arts & Sciences is seeking a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law to provide academic support and enhance students' law school success. The position entails teaching mandatory courses, developing bar exam preparation, and guiding students through their academic journey.

The ideal candidate should have a Juris Doctor degree and at least 5 years of professional experience, including full-time teaching. This is a temporary, full-time position with comprehensive employment benefits.

Qualificações

• Earned Juris Doctor degree and be a member in good standing of the Bar.
• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience in law.
• At least three years of full-time teaching experience.

Responsabilidades

• Provide academic support to help students develop necessary skills.
• Teach mandatory final semester third-year bar exam skills course.
• Coordinate bar exam preparation programming for 3Ls and 4LEs.

Conhecimentos

Excellent legal writing and analytical skills

Teaching experience

Counseling skills for academic performance

Formação académica

Juris Doctor degree

Terminal degree completion agreement

Descrição da oferta de emprego

Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Position Status: Full‑Time, Temporary
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0006/03
Salary Range: $104,000
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Brief Description of Duties

The Visiting Assistant Professor of Law is responsible for providing academic support to help students develop the study and analytical skills necessary for academic success during law school and on the bar exam. The position is for a two‑year non‑renewable term. For each year, the position will be a nine‑month faculty appointment, with the expectation of working in the summer months for additional pay.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements bar exam preparation for students helping to maximize bar passage.
• Teaches a mandatory final semester third‑year bar exam skills course.
• Teaches a mandatory first‑year academic success course.
• Coordinates and teaches bar exam preparation programming for 3Ls and 4LEs as needed.
• Conducts evaluation of academic success and bar passage results, including drafting reports as necessary.
• Counsels students related to academic performance and strategies for bar pass success.
• Assists students studying for the bar exam.
• Assists students in the bar application process.
• Guides repeat bar examinees.
• Helps plan the first‑year orientation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Evaluates and facilitates collaborative discussions with administration, faculty and students.
• Leads efforts on data collection and assessment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Academic Success Director.
• Works closely with the Academic Success Program Director, helping to implement academic success and bar exam programming and courses.

Minimum Job Requirements

• An earned Juris Doctor degree and be a member in good standing of the Bar of the District of Columbia or another jurisdiction, or be in the process of becoming a member of one of said Bars.
• The potential for teaching excellence and scholarly growth.
• Demonstrated professional competence in the relevant field(s) and the potential for professional growth.
• An initial appointment to the rank of Professor of Law shall be without tenure and for a period of not more than three (3) years.

Additional Professional Experience Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills, and experience in law practice or a judicial clerkship.

Assistant Professor Eligibility

• An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract.
• At least three (3) years of full‑time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.

Employment Benefits

Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited.

Veterans Preference

Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof at the time of application.