Assistant​/Associate Professor of Law & Director of Advocacy Programs

Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law in Orlando, FL is seeking a full-time, tenure-track faculty member to serve as the Director of Advocacy Programs.

• Teaching The normal teaching load is 12 – 13 credits per academic year. During the period of the administrative appointment, the selected applicant will receive administrative course release and will teach a maximum of 6 credits per year, including at least one skills-based advocacy course and one doctrinal course, with specific assignments determined by curricular needs and the candidate’s background and interests.
• Scholarship As a member of the tenure-track faculty, the Director will maintain an active scholarly agenda and produce scholarship consistent with the law school’s tenure standards.
• Program Leadership The Director of Advocacy Programs has comprehensive responsibility for the Advocacy Program, including recruiting, training, and supervising the adjunct faculty and coaches, and developing the advocacy curriculum. The Director also manages the program's budget and fundraising, oversees the law school's student advocacy organizations, directs marketing and outreach, organizes onsite conferences and competitions, and represents the law school at competitions and conferences nationwide.

• Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent degree, a record of academic achievement, and the potential to develop a strong program of scholarly research. Prior litigation experience and experience teaching advocacy or coaching mock trial are strongly preferred. Applicants should also have a demonstrated record of working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students from a wide range of backgrounds, as well as strong leadership, planning, and organizational skills, with the judgment to manage a dynamic program through expansion and change.

• Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

• Employment will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with university policies.

Barry University is a private Catholic institution with a history of academic excellence. Founded in 1940 by the Adrian Dominican Sisters, Barry University now offers more than 100 undergraduate, master, professional, and doctoral degree programs. Barry University provides a nurturing environment built on strong values, mutual respect, and collaborative service to the community. The University seeks to recruit and retain a diverse group of student-centered faculty and staff who are dedicated to activities that enhance the quality of University life.

The Barry experience fosters individual and communal transformation where learning leads to knowledge and truth, reflection leads to informed action, and a commitment to social justice leads to collaborative service.

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