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Assistant Director for Academic Excellence and Bar Success

Job Locations US-NY-Central Islip
ID
2024-11146
College
TUNY - Touro Law Center
Position Type
Full-Time
Schedule Shift
Sunday-Friday days and time vary each semester
Hours Per Week
36.5
Travel
As needed
Category
Academic/Program Support
FLSA Status
Exempt
Location : Country
US

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

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

  • 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
  • Work will be both in person and online and will sometimes require evenings and weekends
  • 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

Physical Demands 

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

Maximum Salary

USD $80,000.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $64,000.00/Yr.

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Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

  • Full range of Health Plans
    • Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
    • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) 
    • Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
  • Dependent Care and Transit Programs
  • Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance  
  • Short-term and Long-term disability programs 
  • Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
  • Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
  • Generous Paid Time Off
    • Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
    • Annual Holiday Schedule


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