Visiting Assistant Professor of Law - Academic Success

Number of Vacancies: 1
Location: 4200 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Position Status: Full‑Time, Temporary
Pay Plan, Series & Grade: ES0006/03
Salary Range: $104,000
Closing Date: Open Until Filled

The Visiting Assistant Professor of Law is responsible for providing academic support to help students develop the study and analytical skills necessary for academic success during law school and on the bar exam. The position is for a two‑year non‑renewable term. For each year, the position will be a nine‑month faculty appointment, with the expectation of working in the summer months for additional pay.

• Develops and implements bar exam preparation for students helping to maximize bar passage.
• Teaches a mandatory final semester third‑year bar exam skills course.
• Teaches a mandatory first‑year academic success course.
• Coordinates and teaches bar exam preparation programming for 3
  
  Ls and 4LEs as needed.
• Conducts evaluation of academic success and bar passage results, including drafting reports as necessary.
• Counsels students related to academic performance and strategies for bar pass success.
• Assists students studying for the bar exam.
• Assists students in the bar application process.
• Guides repeat bar examinees.
• Helps plan the first‑year orientation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Evaluates and facilitates collaborative discussions with administration, faculty and students.
• Leads efforts on data collection and assessment.
• Other duties as assigned by the Academic Success Director.
• Works closely with the Academic Success Program Director, helping to implement academic success and bar exam programming and courses.

• An earned Juris Doctor degree and be a member in good standing of the Bar of the District of Columbia or another jurisdiction, or be in the process of becoming a member of one of said Bars.
• The potential for teaching excellence and scholarly growth.
• Demonstrated professional competence in the relevant field(s) and the potential for professional growth.
• An initial appointment to the rank of Professor of Law shall be without tenure and for a period of not more than three (3) years.

• Minimum of 5 years of professional experience.
• Excellent legal writing and analytical skills, and experience in law practice or a judicial clerkship.

• An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract.
• At least three (3) years of full‑time teaching experience, including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.

Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA).

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, familial status, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, genetic information, or disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited.

Applicants claiming veteran’s preference must submit official proof at the time of application.