Saltman Center Associate Director​/Assistant Professor in Residence, William S. Boyd School of L

Overview

The University Of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) invites applications for the position of Associate Director of the Saltman Center and Assistant Professor-in-Residence [R0150548]. The role is a full-time, 12-month academic faculty position, Faculty-in-Residence, at the William S. Boyd School of Law  Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution is housed within the Boyd School of Law and offers opportunities for students to learn through coursework and experiential learning, and develops programs to educate and support local and broader communities in conflict resolution and prevention practices.

• Law student teaching and advising; developing and implementing professional education programs; and administration of various Saltman Center programming.
• Build and maintain a diverse dispute resolution curriculum for J.D. students; advise students pursuing an academic concentration in dispute resolution.
• Determine offering and teaching load annually in consultation with Saltman Directors; supervise and coach teams in regional and national dispute resolution competitions.
• Develop and maintain professional education programs (e.g., a dispute resolution certificate) and explore new funding streams to support the Saltman Center.
• Contribute to continuing legal education programs, lectures, conferences, and other speaker events to advance the Center’s public education mission.
• Be a fully integrated member of the Boyd Law School faculty with teaching and service responsibilities that align with the Saltman Center; note that writing and producing original research is not an essential function of this position.

This position requires a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the CHEA and a JD. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date.

At least 10 years of experience as a dispute resolution practitioner, and seven to nine years of supervisory and management experience.

• The Associate Director must have academic and practice experience in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and a strong academic record.
• Completed a variety of ADR trainings and certification programs.
• The Associate Director must have a background in legal systems and legal practice, including representation of clients.
• Understand market and interest in dispute resolution certificate programs and use that information to design and launch a certificate program.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills; demonstrated skill as an effective ADR practitioner and third-party neutral.
• Ability to plan, coordinate programs, work effectively with a team and independently; ability to coordinate with administrators, staff, and department contacts in the law school and around campus.

Prior experience teaching, training, mentoring (including structured feedback as a teaching methodology); experience managing academic or similar programs.

• Knowledge of different ADR processes and how they interact with formal legal systems.
• Understanding of budgeting and resource allocation for new programs.
• Experience managing projects and supervising teams.

A successful candidate will support diversity, equity, and inclusiveness and contribute to a respectful, positive work environment. They will use our Campus Values to guide decisions and actions and demonstrate the Rebel spirit.

Salary is competitive with similarly situated institutions. Benefits include a competitive total rewards package with: paid time off, sick leave, holidays; health insurance (medical, dental, vision); retirement plans; tuition discounts at NSHE schools; and discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents. There is no state income tax.

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until notified in advance.

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