Oregon Law is dedicated to supporting every JD student's academic achievement from matriculation through graduation including helping them each to develop the scholarly habits, analytical skills, and critical thinking necessary to be effective learners. The Director of Student Academic Support will serve as integral part of Oregon Law's dedicated student academic support program with an emphasis on working with students to successfully transition into and succeed academically in their law-school classes. The position is focused on teaching credit-bearing courses including the possibility of a section of a required doctrinal course and/or LRW, lead non-credit-bearing workshops, and provide individualized academic support and advising to law students. In addition, the Director of Student Academic Support will be responsible for maintaining a current understanding of requirements, trends, and best practices in professional legal instruction, serving as a pedagogical resource for law school faculty, and helping to continuing to evaluate and continuously improve Oregon Law's student academic support efforts.

The position requires expertise in professional graduate education, learning theory, and pedagogy, a passion for working with and mentoring students, excellent communication skills, organizational prowess, initiative, and self-motivation. Further, considerable judgment and tact are required in handling many diverse students, donors, alumni, distinguished guests, and faculty members to coordinate the smooth execution of the academic support program's mission and goals.

The Director of Student Academic Support is a 1.0 FTE, 12-month, fixed-term, career non-tenure-track position at the rank of Lecturer that reports to the Law School Dean through the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs.

Minimum Requirements

• JD from an ABA-accredited law school.

• Attained a license to practice law (need not be current).

• Record of academic excellence (including but not limited to graduating from law school with academic honors or membership in Order of the Coif; serving as an editor of a law review; serving as a research or teaching assistant; earning a Master's Degree, Ph.D., or the equivalent; publication of original scholarly research; and other indicia of a commitment to learning and teaching).

• Three years of teaching experience.

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All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Benefits

The University of Oregon is proud to offer a robust benefits package to eligible employees, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Review of Applications Begins March 14, 2025; position open until filled

To Apply

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• A cover letter

• A current resume

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