Director of Externships and Academic Success
The University of Arkansas School of Law in Fayetteville is
currently seeking a full-time Director of Externships and Academic Success, to
begin August 15, 2013. The Director will
be responsible for overseeing all aspects of the Externship and Academic
Success programs.
The School of Law has an active and growing Externship
program, which currently includes the following categories of placements:
Corporate Counsel, Criminal Defense, Criminal Prosecution, International,
Judicial, Legislative, Other Governmental, and Public Interest. In calendar year 2012, 118 students
participated in externships. The
Director will be the primary faculty supervisor. The Director will select and train field
supervisors for each site, conduct site visits as needed, inform students of
placement options; coordinate student application and registration; provide
orientation, training, and on-going consultation to students; monitor student
performance; and review students=
written work. The Director will also
seek new externship opportunities, periodically review faculty policies and
propose updates, and periodically update Program materials.
The School of Law’s Academic Success Program is in a
transitional period. It currently
consists of special advising for students identified as at academic risk, a
Teaching Assistant program in the first-year classes, and occasional workshop
offerings. In addition to overseeing
those initiatives, the Director will develop and propose an effective Academic
Success program for the School of Law.
Applicants must have completed a J.D. degree and have a
minimum of three years of law practice or teaching experience. Preferred
qualifications are five years of law practice or teaching experience, as well
as strong teaching, organizational, and public outreach skills. The salary range will be in the $60’s
commensurate with education, background, and experience. This is a non-tenure-track position, and will
be open until filled. To apply please
send a letter of interest, current vita or resume, and contact information for
three references.
Contact: Terri Huckleberry, University of Arkansas School of
Law, Waterman Hall, Fayetteville, Arkansas 72701. terri@uark.edu 479-575-6520
The
University of Arkansas is an Affirmative Action/EOE institution committed to
achieving a culturally diverse faculty. We encourage applications from
all qualified candidates, especially individuals who contribute to the social, ethnic,
and gender diversity of our faculty and academic community. Applications will be accepted
without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation or national
origin. Applicants must have proof of legal authority to work in the
United States.
