Job Description
The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for Assistant Director of Academic Success Program & Assistant Professor-in-Residence, William S.
Boyd School of Law R0144081 .
ROLE of the POSITION
The Assistant Director of Academic Success plays a vital role in fostering the academic and professional growth of law students enrolled in full-time, and part-time day, and part-time evening programs.
Tasked with the strategic enhancement of the Academic Success Program (ASP), this position supports the law school's commitment to student success through a range of developmental initiatives aimed at improving study skills, legal writing, and bar exam preparation.
Reporting directly to the Director of ASP, the Assistant Director engages closely with students to provide personalized academic counseling and mentorship.
This role is critical in monitoring and refining the effectiveness of student mentors and in offering detailed feedback on student writing samples, which are essential for their career development in job and clerkship applications.
In collaboration with the Director, the Assistant Director assists in the planning and execution of curriculum and support programs that are crucial for bar passage and first-year law student integration.
The teaching of courses related to academic success and the conduct of seminars and workshops are also significant aspects of this role.
These educational responsibilities are designed to equip students with the necessary skills to navigate their legal studies successfully.
The position included the operational oversight of significant initiatives that directly affect the scope and success of the ASP.
The Assistant Director also plays a supportive role in organizing the 'Introduction to Law' orientation sessions, which are vital for acclimating new students to law school demands.
This role requires flexibility, as evening and weekend work are sometimes necessary to support students’ needs and program objectives.
Through dedicated leadership and strategic program development, the Assistant Director ensures that the law school not only addresses the varied academic needs of its students but also promotes a rigorous educational environment that upholds and advances the institution's reputation for excellence.
Responsibilities :
Counsel current law students on academic issues
Counsel students and alumni for bar passage
Assist in the development of curriculum for first-year and bar passage programs
Develop and improve academic and bar passage resources for students and faculty
Assist in the supervision and training of upper-class student mentors
Review and edit student writing samples for student career development (job and clerkship applications)
Plan and lead workshops on academic development, study skills, and bar exam preparation
Teach academic courses related to academic success
The William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV is a leading public law school founded on a commitment to public service and community engagement.
With its nationally ranked Lawyering Process Program, Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution, and the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic, Boyd offers a dynamic curriculum designed to teach students critical thinking and lawyering skills.
Boyd has an LL.M. in Gaming Law and Regulation and a variety of distinctive Programs in Health Law; Indian Nations Gaming and Governance;
International, Transnational, and Comparative Law; and Race, Gender & Policing. Through its J.D. curriculum, students can pursue academic concentrations in Business and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Health Law, Intellectual Property, and Workplace and Employment Law.
The law school is located at the heart of the UNLV campus. UNLV is an R1 research university that is among the most diverse campuses in the nation and is also the state’s largest comprehensive doctoral degree-granting institution with Schools of Business, Dental Medicine, Engineering, Hospitality, Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, among many others.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
This position requires a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and / or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA), membership in a state bar with successful completion of a state bar examination, or Uniform Bar Exam and 1-3 years of student advising or related professional experience.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Prior law school work experience, preferably in the context of a law school academic success program (i.e. Legal writing or comparable teaching experience in writing and analytical skills training)
A record of strong academic performance in law school
Prior experience in teaching or instruction
Excellent project management skills
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent written and oral communication
Strong interpersonal skills
A demonstrated commitment to public service
COMMITMENT to DIVERSITY and CAMPUS VALUES
A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment.
They will use our to guide their decisions and actions and demonstrate our Rebel spirit.
SALARY
Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.
Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
No state income tax
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
PERKS
Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
discounts on and off campus
for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
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