Professor of Practice - Bar Success
Listed on 2026-08-15
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic -
Law/Legal
Position Summary
The University of Houston Law Center invites applications for a non‑promotion‑eligible, non‑tenure track, full‑time Professor of Practice position focused on bar exam success.
Initial one‑year contract with no presumption of renewal. Reappointment depends on performance and need. The role is part of the Law Center’s effort to enhance bar exam success for its graduates.
Responsibilities- Teach one or more sections of the Law Center’s bar success courses (e.g., Legal Analysis and Writing – LAW, Professional Writing Strategies – PWS, Legal Methods).
- Provide bar prep workshops, assist clinical professors with pedagogical support, work with students one‑on‑one, and carry out other duties as assigned.
- J.D. from an ABA‑accredited law school.
- Excellent record or potential for bar exam success teaching and student engagement.
- Eligible for no time toward tenure at the University of Houston.
Applicants must hold a J.D. and be able to demonstrate a strong track record in bar exam preparation and student instruction.
Benefits & Appointment DetailsBenefits‑eligible non‑tenure track appointment: one‑year contract period with no presumption of renewal. Future reappointments based on performance.
Employees must have a home address in Texas for the duration of the appointment.
Additional InformationOfficial transcripts are required and will be requested upon selection of the final candidates.
All positions are security sensitive and will require a criminal history check.
Application NotesApplicants should submit through the online system, then send a courtesy email to Professor Greg Vetter (gvetter) with a resume or curriculum vitae attached.
ResourcesLegal Analysis and Writing – LAW: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).?cid=23091
Professional Writing Strategies – PWS: https://?cid=22998
Legal Methods course: https://?cid=23537
University of Houston NTT Faculty Policy: http://-track
UHLC Bylaws for NTT positions: https://-
Law Center website: http://.edu
Equal Opportunity StatementThe University of Houston System and its universities are equal opportunity institutions. Everyone is encouraged to apply.
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