Professor of Academic Success, School of Law

Roger Williams University•Bristol, RI

14h•Onsite

About The Position

Roger Williams University School of Law is seeking a full-time Professor of Academic Success to lead the development, implementation, and assessment of academic support programs. The role focuses on enhancing student learning, academic achievement, bar examination success, and professional development. The successful candidate will collaborate with faculty, administrators, and student support professionals to improve student performance throughout the curriculum and foster an inclusive learning environment for a diverse student body.

Requirements

J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.
Admission to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction.
Demonstrated excellence in legal education, academic support, bar preparation, legal writing, teaching, student advising, or related fields.
Minimum of five years of relevant work experience, either in the law school academic support field or academic teaching.
Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills with a special focus on communicating effectively with students, including those from traditionally underrepresented groups and those with varying abilities.
Commitment to student success, educational equity, and inclusive excellence.

Nice To Haves

Experience teaching in a law school setting.
Experience directing or participating in academic success, bar preparation, or student support programs.
Familiarity with evidence-based educational practices, learning theory, and assessment methodologies.
Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
Record of scholarship, presentations, or professional engagement related to legal education, student learning, or academic success.

Responsibilities

Design, implement, and continuously improve academic success programming for law students.
Teach courses and workshops focused on legal analysis, legal reasoning, exam preparation, academic skills, bar readiness, and professional competencies.
Provide individualized academic counseling and coaching to students experiencing academic challenges or seeking to enhance academic performance.
Develop and deliver programming to support first-year students' transition to legal education.
Collaborate with faculty to identify student learning needs and develop interventions that promote academic achievement.
Analyze student performance data and other assessment measures to evaluate program effectiveness and guide continuous improvement.
Support bar examination preparation through curricular and co-curricular initiatives.
Work closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, faculty, and student affairs professionals to advance student success objectives.
Participate in faculty governance, committee service, and institutional initiatives consistent with faculty status.
Engage in professional development, and faculty service activities.
Advise an assigned cohort of students on course selection.
Serve as academic advisor for students to enhance their likelihood of successfully passing the bar exam the first time.
Review and approve course registration each semester for adequate coverage of bar courses and provide other academic support, in conjunction with the Director of Academic Excellence and the Director of Writing, to improve analytical and writing skills necessary to pass the bar exam.
Attend and participate in events at the School of Law, including but not limited to Pre-Orientation and Orientation, Commencement, Accepted Students Day, Faculty Meetings, and a variety of educational and social events for faculty, students, and alumni.
Participate in School of Law governance and serve on committees which may be established by the Dean and Faculty.
Attend local and national conferences with respect to academic support and legal education.