Assistant or Associate Professor of Academic Success & Director, Bar Preparation

The University of Dayton School of Law invites applications for one Assistant or Associate Professor of Academic Success and Director of Bar Preparation. This is a non-tenure track position with an initial appointment of one year for an assistant professor or an initial appointment for three years for an associate professor, and the possibility of renewal for long-term (three-year) appointments after three years of satisfactory service for an assistant level or longer term (five-year) appointments after three years of satisfactory service for an associate level.

This is a 12-month position starting May 1, 2024. This is an academic success faculty position with a pathway to promotion that does not hold tenure.

Responsibilities of an Assistant or Associate Professor of Academic Success and Director of Bar Preparation include:

• staying current with changes to the bar exam across jurisdictions, including developments related to the NextGen bar exam,
• ensuring that the bar preparation program remains current with developments and changes to the bar exam across jurisdictions,
• designing and teaching bar examination and academic success courses related to bar examination preparation;
• leading the administration and assessment of a comprehensive program to support students in preparation for the bar examination;
• maintaining oversight and provide updates to the Dean and Associate Dean of Academic Affairs regarding various state bar application requirements;
• counseling students one on one about the bar application process, preparation strategies and strategies for handling stress related to bar preparation;
• supervising faculty teaching in bar examination preparation courses; analyzing bar exam results and providing regular reports concerning results;
• providing bar-related information to faculty members regarding topics tested and recent bar exam questions in the faculty members’ area of teaching;
• serving on faculty, staff, and other University committees;
• creating reports using statistical data regarding students’ academic performance, entrance data, bar passage results, and other relevant metrics.

• A J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school;
• Passage of a bar examination and admitted to practice law in a U.S. state;
• Teaching experience which may include tutoring, mentoring, or other forms of instruction.

For the rank of Associate Professor, an additional minimum requirement is:

• three or more years of teaching that demonstrates sound knowledge of academic support or bar passage pedagogy.

While not everyone may meet all preferred qualifications, the ideal candidate will bring many of the following:

• An outstanding academic record;
• Successful experience in one or more of the following:
  • law teaching, and/or bar examination preparation;
  • working with materials related to the NextGen bar exam and other developments in the administration of bar exams in various states;
  • program administration, especially if the experience relates to bar examination preparation;
  • supervising others’ teaching;
  • creating and/or analyzing statistical data;
• Effective oral communication skills;
• Effective written communication skills;
• Effective interpersonal communication skills;
• Experience mentoring and/or working with students and other constituents from culturally and socially diverse backgrounds;
• Commitment to educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition and a commitment to the principles of diversity, equity and inclusion and of service to the community, university and profession; and
• Effective classroom management skills.

A complete application consists of:

• Cover letter that addresses all of the minimum qualifications and any preferred qualifications that are applicable, and
• CV.

Posting closes at 11:55 PM EDT March 31, 2024.

Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas for this position.

The University of Dayton is a top tier, Catholic research university with offerings from the undergraduate to the doctoral levels. Founded in 1850 by the Society of Mary, the University is a diverse community committed to advancing the common good through intellectual curiosity, academic rigor, community engagement and local, national and global partnerships. Guided by the Marianist educational philosophy, we educate the whole person and link learning and scholarship with leadership and service.

Informed by its Catholic and Marianist mission, the University is committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. Informed by this commitment, we seek to increase diversity, achieve equitable outcomes, and model inclusion across our campus community. As an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer, we will not discriminate against minorities, women, protected veterans, individuals with disabilities, or on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity.

The University is also pleased to provide support for spouses of prospective and newly hired faculty through its dual career program. While we cannot guarantee placement, we serve as an effective resource and support system for your spouse. Information can be found at http://www.udayton.edu/hr/employee_resources/dual_career_resources.php