Professor of Practice

Tulane University • New Orleans, LA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Tulane University School of Law invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, faculty position as Professor of the Practice of Law, teaching in the Academic Success program. This appointment is on the Law School’s Professor of Practice (POP) track, with an initial contract of three to five years, renewable. The Academic Success program supports student achievement during law school and bar exam preparation for graduates. The POP will teach a minimum of two courses annually, initially focused on preparing students for common law bar exams. These courses will supplement commercial bar preparation courses by providing targeted instruction in legal analysis, essay writing, multiple-choice strategies, and jurisdiction-specific content. In addition to classroom teaching, the POP will conduct academic support programming year-round, including individualized academic coaching. The POP will also collaborate with faculty and administrative leaders to develop programming that supports students with diverse backgrounds and experiences. This POP position will report directly to the Director of Academic Success and work closely with other student-facing leaders.

Requirements

• J.D. degree from an accredited law school.
• Membership in good standing in a state bar.
• A minimum of one year of relevant experience in legal practice, equivalent legal activity, or academic teaching.
• An excellent academic record.
• Evidence of outstanding promise as a teacher.

Nice To Haves

• 3-5 years of relevant experience.
• Experience with bar exam preparation and curricular programming.
• Experience working with student populations across a range of academic and professional goals.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, communication, writing, and editing skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach two Legal Analysis courses annually (based on material for common law jurisdictions).
• Aid in the development of academic success and bar programming for students and graduates, including presentations, workshops, orientation classes, and programming for first and second-year students.
• Provide individualized academic coaching, advising, and support for students and graduates who are preparing for the bar exam.
• Provide individual and group instruction regarding academic success strategies and bar exam preparation, including but not limited to general study skills, exam skills, and time management skills, both during the academic year and after graduation.
• Engage in outreach activities to help students who are at risk of failing the bar exam and provide targeted support to repeat takers.
• Develop programming and communications to educate students about bar requirements, application processes, and law school course selection.
• Analyze and report on the effectiveness of academic success and bar support programs.
• Assist the Office of Academic Services and Office of Career Development in obtaining student and alumni data relating to bar admission.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree