Position Opening: Assistant/Associate Professor of Academic Success
Albany Law School seeks applicants to expand its programs for bar examination services and its academic success program for "at risk" students. This is a full-time (12-month) non-tenure track position with the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor of Academic Success and will be eligible for long-term contract status.
Duties and Responsibilities:
The duties of this position are as follows:
To assist J.D. and LL.M students to adjust to the academic demands of law school and to develop the attitudes and skills necessary to reach their full academic potential for performance in law school, on the bar examination, and after graduation.
This includes:
Bar Examination Program Responsibilities:
1. Plan, administer, teach, and coordinate a for-credit bar preparation program both fall and spring semesters. The bar program will include, substantive coverage of core bar subjects, development of skills necessary for essay writing, multiple choice, and multi-state practice tests.
2. Meet with students individually to develop a bar preparation plan.
3. Meet with students individually to provide feedback on practice exams.
4. Prepare students for admission to the bar.
5. Update the Albany Law School Academic Success bar examination web page and other informational resources to provide information to all law students as to the nature of the bar exam, bar exam registration deadlines, logistics, commercial bar courses, character and fitness requirements, bar tested areas and courses, skills tested and finances for bar preparation.
6. Advise students on course selection.
7. Provide individual assistance and counseling through bar preparation period during February and July bar examinations.
8. Analyze bar exam results and provide regular reports concerning results.
9. Provide bar related information to faculty members regarding topics tested and recent bar exam questions in the faculty member’s area of teaching.
10. Serve as point person and coordinator for bar related efforts of the entire law school, including the Dean’s office, faculty, alumni, and students, including the Office of Alumni Affairs’ bar mentoring program.
Academic Success Program Responsibilities:
1. Teach a section of Applied Legal Reasoning, a mandatory first year course for "at risk" students.
2. Provide individual assistance to students on academic probation.
3. Assist the Director of Academic Success with programming for first year academic success including workshops available for all first year students.
4. Other duties as assigned.
This position will report to the Director of Academic Success and work closely with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and other members of the faculty and staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will have a J.D. degree from a nationally accredited law school, have membership in a state bar, have strong law school credentials and have 3-5 years experience in practice and/or teaching in an academic setting. Successful candidates will also possess knowledge of legal theory and analysis, have strong organizational, writing, speaking, interpersonal and other skills necessary to succeed in law school and on the bar examination.
Preferred Qualifications
: Knowledge of learning theory, teaching experience, counseling and tutoring experience, administrative and/or supervisory experience, previous experience in an academic support program, and proven ability to work with at-risk students.
Albany Law School
Albany Law School is the oldest, independent law school in North America with a 159-year tradition of producing great lawyers. We are located in the capital of New York State, nestled between the Adirondack and Catskill Mountains. The Capital Region, with a population approaching one million, is home to seventeen colleges and universities. Albany is within a three-hour drive of New York City, Boston and Montreal, and is served by excellent highway, air, and rail transportation systems.
Albany Law School offers competitive pay and an excellent benefits package. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Interested candidates should submit resume, letter of interest and writing sample using the contact information below. Deadline November 15 or until the position is filled. Anticipated start date is July 1, 2011.
To apply:
Application materials should be sent, preferably by e-mail, to:
Barbara Jordan-Smith, Executive Assistant to the President and Dean
Albany Law School
80 New Scotland Avenue
Albany, NY 12208-3494
(518) 445-2380
For more information, visit Albany Law School's Website at www.albanylaw.edu
Albany Law School is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Tenure Track Clinical Professor Position
ALBANY LAW SCHOOL invites applications for a Tenure Track Clinical Professor position to teach in its Clinic & Justice Center beginning in the Fall 2011 semester. The position involves teaching a Family Violence Litigation clinical course through which second- and third-year law students learn about domestic violence dynamics, the substantive law and procedure of Family Court, and represent domestic violence survivors. Candidates must demonstrate 1) a strong academic and practice background, 2) experience in or capacity for teaching excellence in a law school clinical setting, and 3) a capacity for and commitment to excellence in scholarship.
ALBANY LAW SCHOOL is a small, independent private school in New York State’s capital. Established in 1851, it is the oldest independent law school in the nation and the oldest law school in New York State. The school’s Clinic & Justice Center has a national reputation for excellence in clinical teaching and public service.
Applications (electronic preferred) will be accepted until November 1, 2010. They should include a cover letter, resume, list of publications, and three references, and be sent to the Faculty Recruitment Committee c/o Barbara Jordan-Smith, Dean’s Office, Albany Law School, 80 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, New York, 12208-3494, [log in to unmask].
Albany Law School is an Equal Opportunity Employer