Academic Success and Bar Preparation Instructor

Academic Success and Bar Preparation Instructor

Posting Number: FAC
00170PO24

Campus: Columbia

College/Division: School of Law

Department: LAW School of Law

Salary Range: $75, commensurate with experience

Location: Columbia

Full Time/Part Time: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Position Category: Full-time Equivalent (FTE)

Basis: 12 months

Work County: Richland

Tenure Information: Professional Track

Job Search Category: Faculty

Open Until Filled: Yes

From the Upstate to the Low country, the University of South Carolina system is transforming the lives of South Carolinians through the impact of our eight institutions and 20 locations throughout the state. More than 50,000 students are enrolled at one of eight institutions, including the research campus in Columbia and comprehensive four-year universities in Aiken, Upstate and Beaufort. In addition, our Palmetto College campuses in Salkehatchie, Union, Lancaster and Sumter enable students to earn associate or bachelor’s degrees through a combination of in‑person, online or blended learning.

All of our system institutions place strong emphasis on service — helping to build healthier, more educated communities in South Carolina and beyond.

• Two positions are open. The Academic Success Instructor will support the overall academic mission of the Law School by assisting with the design and implementation of an academic success and bar preparation program that encourages a high level of academic performance for all students. The Instructor will work with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Directors of Academic Success and Bar Preparation, and faculty to assist in the development of a comprehensive program that emphasizes the development of analytical, writing, time‑management, and other skills needed for success in law school and on the bar exam.
  
  Job responsibilities will include teaching workshops and courses on academic success and bar preparation topics; recruiting, hiring, training, and supervising 2L and 3L student tutors; identifying and communicating with students who should be included in the Law School’s academic success and bar preparation program; and developing programs to strengthen academic success and bar performance.

J.D. or equivalent degree from an ABA‑approved law school. The employee must have a strong academic record that demonstrates potential for successfully teaching in a law school academic success and bar preparation program. The employee must have 2‑4 years relevant practical experience in private legal practice or public sector work.

• Knowledge of law school academic success and Bar Preparation programs.
• Ability to maintain effective working relationships with a diverse constituency of students, faculty, and staff.
• Ability to identify, develop, and implement programs that benefit the law school.
• Ability to communicate effectively with a wide variety of individuals.
• Teaching experience is a plus.

10/01/2024

09/05/2024

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This position is open until filled. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Should review of your qualifications result in a decision to pursue your candidacy, you will be contacted by phone or email.

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