Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Practice (Law School)

St. Mary's University School of Law invites applications for three full-time Assistant, Associate, or Full Professors of Practice to work in one or a combination of the following academic programs: the Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing Program, the Academic Excellence Program and Bar Success Program. All positions are nine-month, full-time, non-tenure track positions. At a minimum, Professors of Practice will be hired for a two-year contract with renewal for good performance at the end of that term. Salary for a nine-month contract will range from $70,000 to $89,000, commensurate with experience. Additional stipends may be available for those working with the Bar Success Program who work over the summer months.

Successful Professors of Practice are team-oriented and collaborative, committed to excellence in teaching and academic support, and demonstrate passionate dedication to their students. These positions are student-facing and require a campus presence, except when teaching online classes. Successful candidates for these positions will teach in one or more of the following programs as determined by each candidate's interests and expertise.

Bar Success Program: This program teaches upper-level courses, including Bar Preparation for Credit and our bar coaching program, Raise the Bar. The Bar Success Program involves extensive student meetings, planning and execution of workshops, data tracking, and providing feedback on written work throughout the February and July bar cycles.

Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing Program: This program combines the skills of traditional legal research and writing with oral advocacy. The program includes two 3-credit, graded courses in the first year, the Writing Center, and upper-level writing instruction. The sections for the first-year courses in this program are kept small and average between 13-18 students.

Academic Excellence Program: This developing program teaches a broad array of legal skills to promote a deep understanding of core legal concepts, preparing students for success in both law school and practice. The program is designed to incorporate skills learned in doctrinal courses, self-regulated learning, and formulated assessment.

Professors of Practice will, among other things, participate on committees, teach classes, regularly meet with individual students, and provide extensive feedback on written work. Professors of Practice also assist with academic workshops, orientation planning and execution, and course planning and materials for the future academic year. St. Mary's has a full-time day and online part-time evening program, and Professors of Practice will teach in either or both based on the needs of the office.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• D. degree from an accredited law school and admission to at least one state bar;
• Strong academic record and excellent writing skills; and
• At least two years of legal work experience post-JD graduation.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prior teaching experience in bar-related skills, legal research and writing, and/or providing academic support; and
• Experience on a law journal and/or judicial clerkship experience.

CERTIFICATION: Not required

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Working conditions are in an office environment and university campus setting. Must be able to move across the university campus to conduct day to day business.
• While performing this role, the employee will be regularly required to sit, walk, and stand; talk and hear, both in person and by telephone; and use hands repetitively to operate standard office equipment; and occasionally required to lift up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently communicates with others using approved technological resources; must be able to exchange accurate information through designated systems within a timely manner.
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Applications can be found at http://stmarytx.applicantpro.com/jobs/. Along with the employment application, please submit: (1) a cover letter addressing your interest in the position and how your experience would contribute to student success; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a graduate transcript confirming the Juris Doctor degree, and (4) a list of three references. Please indicate in your application if you are interested in working in the Legal Research, Analysis, and Writing Program, Bar Success Program, Academic Excellence Program, or any combination thereof. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. Any offer of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a clear background check.

St. Mary's University, as a Catholic Marianist University, fosters the formation of people in faith and educates leaders for the common good through community, integrated liberal arts and professional education, and academic excellence: www.stmarytx.edu/about. St. Mary's is the oldest Catholic university in the Southwest and continues to advocate the Marianist mission. St. Mary's enrolls approximately 3500 students in a diverse university with four schools, more than 40 academic programs including Ph.D. and J.D. programs, and numerous pre-professional programs. The successful candidate is expected to support and contribute to the University's Marianist educational mission.

St. Mary's University is a Hispanic-Serving Institution and an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University is committed to furthering diversity, equity, and inclusion and encourages all qualified candidates apply.

Salary : $70,000 - $89,000