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Touro University New York is hiring an Assistant Director of Academic Excellence and Bar Success. The role involves teaching, counseling, and mentoring law students, developing course content, grading assessments, and analyzing data to promote student success in law school and on the bar exam.

Highlights

Counsel, teach, and mentor law students.
Develop and implement course content collaboratively.
Analyze data related to academic and bar success outcomes.
Maintain knowledge of bar exam and attorney licensure requirements.
Grade and provide feedback on formative and summative assessments.
Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Requires a Juris Doctor degree with bar admission in at least one US jurisdiction.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Zoom, Canvas or similar LMS, and social media tools.
Maximum salary of $82,400 and minimum salary of $65,920 annually.
Position requires some evening, weekend availability, and occasional travel for conferences.

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.

Original Job Description

Overview:

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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