What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Academic Success and Bar Preparation position at ST THOMAS UNIVERSITY INC?
Position Summary:
The Assistant Professor of Academic Success and Bar Preparation reports directly to the Assistant Dean of Academic Success and Bar Preparation. This is a faculty position.
This position is dedicated to enhancing the academic and professional success of law students and recent graduates through high-quality instruction, individualized support, and targeted programming in academic success and bar preparation.
Primary Responsibilities:
- Participate in the design, development, implementation, and continuous improvement of academic success and bar preparation courses, workshops, and related programming.
- Teach academic success and bar preparation courses as assigned.
- Create and maintain student support resources, including Canvas pages, SharePoint sites, CALI Lessons, and other academic tools.
- Advise and mentor students on academic success strategies, course planning, bar readiness, and personal and professional development.
- Develop and deliver workshops and related programming on essential academic skills, bar exam strategies, and student success.
- Provide instruction and feedback on legal reasoning, writing, and study strategies. Maintain a professional, supportive rapport with students, faculty, and staff.
- Collaborate with faculty and administration to align academic success and bar preparation programming with evolving bar exam formats, including the NextGen Bar Exam.
- Ensure confidentiality and professionalism in all student interactions. Maintain accurate records of individual student meetings and progress. Support and uphold the mission, vision, and values of the law school.
- Perform additional academic support duties as assigned.
- Participate in the design and implementation of bar preparation courses
- Stay current on developments in bar exam formats, trends, and preparation strategies.
- Provide individualized bar preparation support, maintaining consistent weekly contact with assigned bar takers via email and/or messaging system.
- Maintain accurate and timely records of student meetings and progress.
Administrative Duties
Ensure compliance with law school and university policies, procedures, and accreditation standards. Adhere to all departmental and university safety and conduct regulations.
This is a campus-based position requiring consistent on-campus presence during regular business hours.
Qualifications:Required Qualifications:
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school.
- Licensed and in good standing with a state bar.
- Minimum of 2–3 years of legal experience, or a combination of education and experience demonstrating equivalent skills.
- Strong knowledge of academic success and bar exam strategies, with UBE bar exam experience and familiarity with the NextGen Bar Exam preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to build strong relationships with students, faculty, staff, and legal professionals.
- Proven initiative, sound judgment, and a collaborative approach to supporting student success.
- Ability to adapt to evolving institutional needs and responsibilities.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and other common digital platforms.
- Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and professional demeanor.
- Ability to lift and carry up to 20 pounds on occasion, consistent with a typical office environment.