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Director of Academic Success Program and Assistant Professor of Practice
University, MS Summary: The **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW*** is seeking an experienced professional to fill the role of Director of Academic Success Program and Assistant Professor of Practice. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position within the Law Instruction department. The primary responsibility of this role is to direct the law school's Academic Success Program. The successful candidate will have a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, bar membership in the U.S., and strong oral and written communication skills. Preference will be given to candidates with teaching, tutoring, counseling, and/or other academic experience. This position is non-tenure track and can be appointed for either 9 or 12 months. Job Responsibilities: • Develop and administer the Academic Success Program, including teaching courses, organizing workshops, designing programming, and analyzing program effectiveness. • Coordinate closely with other departments to develop programming and individual support for academic success and bar exam passage. • Direct the Advising Program and initiate follow-up with students and faculty. • Meet regularly with students to develop and monitor academic recovery plans and provide individualized instruction. • Promote strategies to address barriers to academic success for diverse populations. • This position may require occasional travel for conferences. Position Details: • Appointment: 9 or 12 months • Assignment Type: Non-tenure track Minimum Qualifications: • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school • Bar membership in the U.S. • Strong oral and written communication skills • Willingness to travel for conferences • Committed to the educational mission of the Law School and the University of Mississippi Preferred Qualifications: • Teaching, tutoring, counseling, and/or other academic experience Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview. About the University of MS & Oxford, MS: • Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM) is Mississippi's flagship university. • Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification. • Consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For.” • Located in Oxford, MS, ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” • With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and one of the nation's fastest-growing institutions. • Aggressively implements health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees. • Consistently named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces. • Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. • Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South” with a thriving arts community. • Home to the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels. • Annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. • Vibrant university town with unique shops, galleries, and restaurants. Background Check Statement: The University of Mississippi is committed to providing a safe campus community and conducts background investigations for applicants being considered for employment. These may include criminal history, financial, and driving history checks. EEO Statement: The University of Mississippi provides equal opportunity in any employment practice, education program, or activity to all qualified persons. The University complies with all applicable laws regarding equal opportunity and does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, gender, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, citizenship, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or genetic information. |
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