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Legal Writing / Academic Success Program (ASP) Instructor (38803)
Working Position Title : Legal Writing / Academic Success Program (ASP) Instructor (38803)
Classification Title : Instructor
Position Number : 00038803
Posting Date : 11 / 07 / 2024
Closing Date : Priority Review Date : 12 / 01 / 2024
Business Unit Description : Faculty
Full-Time / Part Time : Full-Time
FTE : 1.00
Position Status : Regular
FLSA : Exempt
Job Code : 2070
Union Representation : Non-Union
Unit / Department : College of Law Faculty
College / Unit : College of Law Dean
Division : Academic Division
Location : SP 270
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview : Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university, with expertise that benefits our region and spans the globe in a wide variety of fields including the sciences, humanities, arts, business, engineering, education, health and law. Through our main campus in DeKalb, Illinois, and education centers for students and working professionals in Chicago, Naperville, Oregon and Rockford, NIU offers more than 100 areas of study while serving a diverse and international student body.
Situated within NIU, The College of Law has a rich history of distinction in legal education rooted in access, diversity, and excellence in teaching. Student success is our top priority. Our charter is simple : We provide our students with a high-quality and affordable legal education.
NIU Law Legal Writing Program : The Legal Writing and Advocacy Course is a core course in the first and second-year curriculum at NIU Law. The four-credit, two-semester course is structured to help first and second-year law students acquire and refine the basic legal writing and analysis skills fundamental to the successful completion of law school and to the competent practice of law.
Position Summary : In addition to, and in conjunction with the Legal Writing Program, NIU Law assists law students in achieving their greatest potential through the Academic Success Program (ASP). There are numerous components to ASP throughout the course of the students’ academic career at NIU Law that the Legal Writing / ASP Instructors are responsible for delivering.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities :
- Teach the second half of the required Introduction to Legal Methods Course to first-year law students.
- Teach the required Legal Writing and Advocacy Course to first and second-year law students.
- Plan and develop legal writing and legal skills problems for these courses.
- Provide individual instruction to first-year students.
- Grade and comment on legal writing and legal skills assignments.
- Assist in the planning, development, and delivery of programs tailored to help ASP students reach their full potential.
- Provide academic counseling to ASP students.
- Assist in the hiring, training, and oversight of upper-class students who serve as Graduate Assistants for ASP students.
- Assist in the planning and delivery of meetings geared toward developing general study and exam skills for the entire first-year class during the fall semester.
- Other responsibilities that may become necessary as determined by the Deans and program directors.
Minimum Required Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications : Preferred qualifications include the ability to work well within a coordinated program structure, background or training in counseling or educational theory, the ability to work with a diverse student population, and strong organizational skills.
For full consideration, prospective applicants should visit to apply and upload the required application materials by December 1, 2024.
In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, disability (physical and mental), marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender (identity and expression), political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications.
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