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Touro University New York is hiring an Assistant Director of Academic Excellence and Bar Success. The role involves teaching, counseling, mentoring law students, developing course content, grading assessments, and analyzing academic and bar success data while collaborating with faculty and staff to promote student success.

Highlights

Counsel, teach, and mentor law students in-person and online.
Develop and implement course content collaboratively.
Gather, organize, and analyze data related to academic and bar exam success.
Maintain records associated with academic and bar success programs.
Grade formative and summative assessments with detailed feedback.
Juris Doctor degree required; must be admitted to the bar in a U.S. jurisdiction.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Zoom, Canvas or similar LMS, and social media.
Experience with statistical data analysis and multimedia editing is a plus.
Work schedule includes evenings and Sundays with some travel for conferences.
Salary range: $65,920 to $82,400 annually.

Assistant Director of Academic Excellence and Bar Success Full Description

Overview:

The candidate who is selected for this full-time professional staff position will report to the Assistant Dean of Academic Excellence & Bar Success and work collaboratively within the Department and with other faculty and staff to promote student success during law school and on the bar exam. Tasks include but are not limited to teaching (in-person and online), counseling and mentoring students, developing and updating content, creating, grading, and tracking assessments, and gathering and analyzing data. Evening and sometimes weekend availability is necessary.

Responsibilities:

Counsel, teach, and mentor law students
Work collaboratively to develop and implement course content
Assist in the gathering, organizing, and analyzing data relevant to academic and bar success outcomes
Become and remain knowledgeable with all aspects of the bar exam and attorney licensure
Assist in maintaining records associated with the law school's academic and bar success programs
Grade and provide extensive feedback on numerous formative and summative assessments
Communicate professionally and effectively to students, faculty, staff, and alumni
Other duties related to academic and bar success as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Academic Excellence & Bar Success

Qualifications:
Education/Experience

Juris Doctor required.
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree with a record of high academic achievement from an ABA-accredited law school and must be admitted to the bar in at least one United States jurisdiction
Applicants must be committed to excellence and continuous improvement in law school teaching and learning, and demonstrate a commitment to the Touro Law Center mission and to legal education
Applicants must be both team players who can work collaboratively with others and self-starters who can demonstrate initiative and work well independently
Prior teaching is not necessary but it is a plus.
Work will be in person with opportunities for online work and will require evenings and Sundays.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent writing, speaking, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills are essential
Technology fluency including experience working with Microsoft Office, Zoom or other distance communications tools, Canvas or a similar online learning management system, social media, etc.
Experience working with statistics and data is not required but will be an asset to the position, as will experience with video and audio recording and editing

Travel

Travel for conferences.

Working Conditions

Sitting for long periods of time
Standing for long periods of time teaching
Able to lift 10-15 lbs.

Maximum Salary: USD $82,400.00/Yr. Minimum Salary: USD $65,920.00/Yr.

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