Assistant Professor, Academic Success and Bar Preparation

Ave Maria School of Law, North Naples Florida

Assistant Professor, Academic Success and Bar Preparation

Position Title: Assistant Professor, Academic Success and Bar Preparation

Reports to: Director, Program for Academic Success and Bar Preparation

Department: Program for Academic Success

Full Time Role: Salary Position

Ave Maria School of Law – Naples, FL

Assistant Professor, Academic Success and Bar Preparation Overview:

Ave Maria School of Law isfar more than just a place to work. Rather, we are an institution dedicated to training the next generation of lawyers in the Catholic intellectual tradition. It is a place where you will feel good about devoting your time and talents.

The Assistant Professor, Program for Academic Success and Bar Preparation will primarily teach academic success and bar preparation related courses and provide intensive academic support to students. This position requires the ability to identify students’ academic strengths and opportunities for improvement and to devise effective instructional approaches and counseling strategies to help students optimize their academic performance and test taking skills.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Assistant Professor, Academic Success and Bar Preparation will:

· Work with doctrinal faculty and staff to develop and optimize students’ academic performance.

· Teach academic success courses and workshops.

· Teach in-school bar preparation related courses and workshops.

· Conduct conferences with students for the purpose of general academic and bar exam counseling.

· Perform other duties as assigned.

Duties and Responsibilities May Include:

The Assistant Professor, Academic Success and Bar Preparation may:

· Assist with bar preparation workshops and support graduates during the 10-12 weeks prior to the February and July bar examinations.

· Create academic success and bar preparation materials including essay writing assignments, multiple choice practice questions, and related materials.

Job Qualifications:

Required:

· J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and strong academic credentials.

· Bar passage on the first attempt, in any jurisdiction, with Florida bar preferred.

· Licensed to practice law in any jurisdiction, and in good standing.

· A strong interest in legal education and dedication to student success.

· Commitment to diversity and supporting a diverse student population.

· The ability to work effectively individually and as part of a team.

· The ability to deal with sensitive situations using discretion.

Desired:

· Proven teaching, interpersonal and counseling skills including class preparation, classroom instruction, and individual student tutoring.

· 1-3 years of post-graduate legal experience.

· Prior law-teaching experience.

Ave Maria School of Law recognizes the inherent value and dignity of all members of the human family. It values equal opportunity and seeks racial, cultural, and ethnic diversity. The Law School does not preclude admission or retention of students or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender or gender identity, sexual orientation, age, disability, or status as a veteran or disabled veteran. The Law School maintains its Catholic character but is open to persons of all religious faiths who respect the goals of Ave Maria School of Law and whose conduct does not undermine the Law School’s religious goals or compromise its Catholic identity.

Job Type: Full-time Salary position

Salary: $56,000-$75,000(based on experience, education, and skill set)

Qualifications: J.D. with active Admission to a state Bar, in good standing

Benefits: All Ave Maria School of Law Benefits eligible immediately

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $56,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Ability to Commute:

• Naples, FL 34119 (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Naples, FL 34119: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $56,000 - $75,000