Assistant Professor of Academic Success and Bar Preparation
About The Position
This is a faculty position dedicated to enhancing the academic and professional success of law students and recent graduates through instruction, individualized support, and programming in academic success and bar preparation. The position reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Academic Success and Bar Preparation and is campus-based, requiring consistent on-campus presence during regular business hours. The assistant professor teaches and helps design, develop, implement, and continuously improve academic success and bar preparation courses, workshops, and related programming. The role includes creating and maintaining student support resources; advising and mentoring students on academic strategies, course planning, bar readiness, and personal and professional development; and providing instruction and feedback on legal reasoning, writing, and study strategies. The position also provides individualized support to assigned bar takers, with consistent weekly contact, and maintains accurate records of student meetings and progress. The role collaborates with faculty and administration to align programming with evolving bar exam formats, including the NextGen Bar Exam, and stays current on bar exam developments, trends, and preparation strategies. Administrative duties include compliance with law school and university policies, procedures, accreditation standards, and safety and conduct regulations. The position supports the law school’s mission, vision, and values and performs additional academic support duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed and in good standing with a state bar.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of legal experience, or a combination of education and experience demonstrating equivalent skills.
- Strong knowledge of academic success and bar exam strategies.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, and legal professionals.
- Proven initiative, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to supporting student success.
- Ability to adapt to evolving institutional needs and responsibilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other common digital platforms.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional demeanor.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds on occasion.
Nice To Haves
- UBE bar exam experience.
- Familiarity with the NextGen Bar Exam.
Responsibilities
- Participate in the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of academic success and bar preparation courses, workshops, and related programming.
- Teach academic success and bar preparation courses as assigned.
- Create and maintain student support resources, including Canvas pages, SharePoint sites, CALI Lessons, and other academic tools.
- Advise and mentor students on academic success strategies, course planning, bar readiness, and personal and professional development.
- Develop and deliver workshops and related programming on essential academic skills, bar exam strategies, and student success.
- Provide instruction and feedback on legal reasoning, writing, and study strategies.
- Maintain a professional, supportive rapport with students, faculty, and staff.
- Collaborate with faculty and administration to align academic success and bar preparation programming with evolving bar exam formats, including the NextGen Bar Exam.
- Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in student interactions.
- Maintain accurate records of individual student meetings and progress.
- Support and uphold the mission, vision, and values of the law school.
- Perform additional academic support duties as assigned.
- Participate in the design and implementation of bar preparation courses.
- Stay current on developments in bar exam formats, trends, and preparation strategies.
- Provide individualized bar preparation support, maintaining consistent weekly contact with assigned bar takers via email and/or messaging system.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of student meetings and progress.
- Ensure compliance with law school and university policies, procedures, and accreditation standards.
- Adhere to departmental and university safety and conduct regulations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
