Director-Academic Success Program & Asst Professor - University of Mississippi
Oxford, MS
About the Job
The University of Mississippi School of Law invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice whose primary responsibility will be directing the law school's Academic Success Program.
Job Responsibilities:
Develops and administers the Academic Success Program which includes teaching courses, organizing and presenting workshops, designing programming for students, and analyzing and reporting on the effectiveness of the program. The Academic Success Program includes a summer component for incoming academically at-risk students.
Coordinates closely with the Dean of Students, Assistant Professor of Practice for Bar Exam Support, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to develop programming and individual support for academic success and bar exam passage.
Directs the Advising Program, solicits faculty members participation, and initiates follow-up with students and participating faculty during the academic year.
Meets individually and regularly with students to develop and monitor academic recovery plans for individual students and to provide individualized instruction.
Promotes strategies to address potential barriers to academic success in diverse populations, including first-generation students, minority groups, and those with identified learning challenges.
This description identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for the position. But it is not intended to encompass all the specific job-related tasks that may be identified in the future.
Position Details
Appointment 9 Month or 12 Month
Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Bar Membership in U.S. (may be inactive)
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to attend conferences which may occasionally require travel
Committed to the educational mission of the Law School and the University of Mississippi
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference given to candidates with teaching, tutoring, counseling, and/or other academic experience.
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Job Responsibilities:
Develops and administers the Academic Success Program which includes teaching courses, organizing and presenting workshops, designing programming for students, and analyzing and reporting on the effectiveness of the program. The Academic Success Program includes a summer component for incoming academically at-risk students.
Coordinates closely with the Dean of Students, Assistant Professor of Practice for Bar Exam Support, and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to develop programming and individual support for academic success and bar exam passage.
Directs the Advising Program, solicits faculty members participation, and initiates follow-up with students and participating faculty during the academic year.
Meets individually and regularly with students to develop and monitor academic recovery plans for individual students and to provide individualized instruction.
Promotes strategies to address potential barriers to academic success in diverse populations, including first-generation students, minority groups, and those with identified learning challenges.
This description identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for the position. But it is not intended to encompass all the specific job-related tasks that may be identified in the future.
Position Details
Appointment 9 Month or 12 Month
Assignment Type: Non-Tenure Track
Minimum Qualifications
J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school
Bar Membership in U.S. (may be inactive)
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Willingness to attend conferences which may occasionally require travel
Committed to the educational mission of the Law School and the University of Mississippi
Preferred Qualifications:
Preference given to candidates with teaching, tutoring, counseling, and/or other academic experience.
Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.
Background Check Statement
The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community. UM conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. Background investigations include a criminal history record check, and when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
EEO Statement
The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or education activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and affirmative action and does not unlawfully discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based upon race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information.
Source : University of Mississippi