Florida
International University is a comprehensive university offering 340 majors in
188 degree programs in 23 colleges and schools, with innovative bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral programs across all disciplines
including medicine, public health, law, journalism, hospitality, and
architecture. FIU is Carnegie-designated as both a research university with
high research activity and a community-engaged university. Located in the heart
of the dynamic south Florida urban region, our multiple campuses serve over
50,000 students, placing FIU among the ten largest universities in the nation.
Our annual research expenditures in excess of $100 million and our deep
commitment to engagement have made FIU the go-to solutions center for issues
ranging from local to global. FIU leads the nation in granting bachelor’s
degrees, including in the STEM fields, to minority students and is first in
awarding STEM master’s degrees to Hispanics. Our students, faculty, and staff
reflect Miami’s diverse population, earning FIU the designation of
Hispanic-Serving Institution. At FIU, we are proud to be ‘Worlds Ahead’! For more information about FIU, visit fiu.edu.
About FIU
College of Law
As a vital part of Miami's only public research university, FIU College
of Law is a dynamic urban law school with approximately 480 students. The
College of Law currently has 30 full-time faculty members. The FIU College of
Law is housed in a state-of-the-art building at the heart of the main
university campus.
The FIU community and the College of Law are strongly committed to the pursuit
of excellence and the goal of ensuring opportunities within the legal
profession for individuals who represent different groups as defined by race,
ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, age,
disability, national origin, and religion.
Assistant
Dean/Director of Academic Enrichment
The Academic Enrichment Program at the FIU College of Law seeks
an individual to develop and administer a comprehensive program supporting law
students from enrollment to bar examination. The Assistant Dean/Director
will hold instructional faculty status as a non-tenure track lecturer in law
and report to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The
Academic Enrichment Program is envisioned as a comprehensive component of the
College of Law’s instructional platform impacting every stage of the academic
program. The specific components of the
program will be developed by the Assistant Dean/Director, but must span the
length of the academic year and accommodate both day and evening students. In
previous years, the FIU College of Law Academic Support Program has included
the following responsibilities: teaching courses on legal reasoning and
analysis, performing counseling with students, preparing students for the bar
examination, and academic advising. The
Assistant Dean/Director will work closely with the Faculty Academic Enrichment
Committee; represent the interests of students participating in the academic
enrichment program to members of the faculty and administration, and will
coordinate efforts with faculty and administration, as appropriate.
Applicants who pass the first step in the screening process
will be asked to present a proposal for a comprehensive academic enrichment
program tailored to the mission and specific needs of the College of Law.
Applicant proposals will identify their comprehensive vision for the Academic
Enrichment Program at the FIU College of Law which may include, but is not
limited to, how to assist all law students in their law school performance
while maintaining a focus on at-risk students needing additional remedial
support, potential use of diagnostic testing to identify areas needing
improvement, utilization of varying pedagogical methods to increase proficiency
under a variety of test-taking circumstances, improving comprehension and
critical thinking, coordinating faculty to complement the Academic Enrichment
Program, and meeting the counseling needs of students.
REQUIRED SKILLS, ABILITIES, AND
EXPERIENCE
The
successful candidate will have:
A J.D. from
an A.B.A.-accredited law school (additional
degrees in either law or education are a plus);
At least
three years’ experience in legal education, and/or
law teaching with a focus on legal writing and analysis, preferably with
experience in law school academic, support, enrichment or related;
The ability to assess students’ academic performance
consistent with the expectations of the faculty, to cultivate and enhance
student learning processes and outcomes, and to design, implement and manage
programs to promote academic development;
The ability to develop methods to evaluate, assess, measure,
and report to the faculty and administration on the efficacy of the Academic
Enrichment Program;
The ability to work collaboratively with a diverse
population of students, faculty, and administrators.
Title and Salary will be commensurate with experience. Expected Start Date: fall 2013.
Although we will accept applications until the position is filled, we
strongly encourage interested applicants to submit applications by April 1,
2013. Interested applicants must apply
to the FIU Office of Human Resources. Applications
must be submitted on-line at careers.fiu.edu.
When applying please reference Job Opening ID: 505596.
FIU is a member of the
State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access
Affirmative Action Employer.
