Associate Director, Academic Success Program (ASP), Assistant Professor of Law

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Associate Director, Academic Success Program (ASP)

Assistant Professor of Law

Full-time, Exempt

On-campus, non-remote

Contract

Benefits-Eligible

Reports to : Director, ASP

Salary : $90,000-$119,000

Vermont Law and Graduate School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We grow and learn better together with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students. In recruiting for faculty and staff, we seek unique backgrounds to enrich and challenge our community.

Position Summary :

The Academic Success Program (ASP) serves students in the Juris Doctor (J.D.) program, various master’s programs, and Master of Law program. The Program reinforces vital academic skills, provides support in substantive instruction areas, and emphasizes organizational and time management skills. Academic Success is a growing and vibrant department. The Associate Director is eligible for a series of initial one or two-year contracts with the possibility of a long-term contract following a successful review.

ASP answers directly to the Vice Dean for Students . The Associate Director reports to the Director of ASP and works closely with the Assistant Director of ASP, student mentors, and other faculty and staff. The Associate Director teaches core ASP courses, including Foundations of Legal Analysis, Legal Methods, and Bar Exam Skills & Tactics (BEST), as well as doctrinal courses, as needed.

The Associate Director is also responsible for presenting at ASP workshops, meeting with students individually, collaborating with faculty and staff, serving on faculty committees, and assisting the Director with administrative duties, including compiling, and filing mandatory reports. Additional responsibilities include attending school functions such as graduation, faculty meetings, and various other events throughout the year. Occasional availability on nights or weekends is required.

Key Duties and Responsibilities :

• Provide individual counseling and tutoring for students about study habits, skills, tools for improvement, time management, outlining, exam preparation, and bar-related issues.
• Assist ASP Director in planning, implementing, and designing academic support programs for all students at VLGS.
• In conjunction with Director, develop and implement student programming for all three classes, including but not limited to curriculum design and implementation of first year skills-based course, second year bar information session, and third year bar-passage course to be offered twice annually.
• In conjunction with Director and Assistant Director, design and implement workshop series and informational resources for all students.
• Assist in design and implementation of pre-orientation and orientation activities for incoming students.
• In conjunction with Director and Assistant Director, work to increase awareness of ASP services. Provide support to doctrinal faculty in utilizing those services.
• Assist students in connecting and maximizing usage of institutional and community resources.
• In conjunction with the Director and Assistant Director, coordinate activities of Student Mentors and assist in Mentor selection, training, and support. Meet regularly with Student Mentors to monitor both mentor and mentee progress.

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How to Apply :

Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a writing sample, and (4) the names and contact information of three references. VLGS will only contact references for finalists. Please direct inquiries about the position to Vice Dean for Faculty, Cynthia Lewis at clewis@vermontlaw.edu . The position will remain open until filled.

As part of our commitment to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, candidates who meet the qualifications for this position and who require accommodations to apply should contact Human Resources at jobs@vermontlaw.edu. Vermont Law and Graduate School strives to raise the bar for being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, place of birth, marital status, disability, veteran's status, HIV status, pregnancy, genetic information, health insurance status, and crime victim status.