UNIVERSITY OF TENNESSEE COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications from candidates to direct and expand the bar preparation component of its Academic Success program. The Associate Director of Academic Success Program develops, administers, and assesses the bar preparation program and makes additions and modifications to the program, focusing on initiatives to increase bar passage rates.
Among other things, the Associate Director will be responsible for the following:
- Administering all aspects of bar examination preparation services for the law school’s students and graduates, including teaching and/or administering the law school’s bar preparation course;
- Compiling and analyzing bar examination data relating to graduates’ performance;
- Providing individualized tutoring, mentoring, and counseling of students and graduates to prepare them for the bar examination;
- Identifying “at-risk” students, and encouraging their full participation in the law school’s bar preparation program;
- Monitoring bar-takers’ compliance with commercial bar preparation study programs;
- Maintaining expertise in all aspects of the bar examination with particular emphasis on the Uniform Bar Exam (UBE);
- Regularly assessing the quality of the program and making modifications to the course to ensure the program’s effectiveness in preparing students for the bar exam;
- Regularly interacting with the faculty to facilitate improvement in student performance in law school and on the bar examination; and
- Monitoring the program budget, ensuring proper use of funding associated with the Academic Success Program; and
- Performing other tasks as assigned from time to time by the Dean, the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and the Director of the Academic Success Program.
Minimum Qualifications:
Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and admission to the practice of law, preferably by taking and passing the UBE. Three years legal experience, preferably in the area of legal education. Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with an emphasis on communicating clearly and concisely. Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community. Detail-oriented with excellent organization and time management skills. Ability to work collaboratively and professionally. Ability to work empathetically and patiently with students and graduates. Ability to properly protect and disseminate confidential and sensitive information. Excellent program planning, implementation, and assessment skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Three (3) years of experience working in legal education in the areas of teaching, academic assistance, or academic advising, or similar administrative, teaching, or practice experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint. Familiarity with University of Tennessee academic policies and procedures and FERPA requirements.
In furtherance of the University’s and the College’s fundamental commitment to diversity in our faculty, student body, and staff, we strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ+ people, veterans, and others whose background, life experiences, viewpoints, or philosophy would contribute to the diversity of our faculty, staff, curriculum, and programs.
The University of Tennessee, Knoxville, is an R1, land-grant university located in Knoxville, Tennessee. The City of Knoxville is a hidden gem with a beautiful and walkable downtown, varied nightlife, active neighborhoods, and eclectic shopping and restaurants. UT is located within easy driving distance to Asheville, Nashville, Atlanta, and the Great Smoky Mountains.
Applications must be submitted through this link. Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, and the names and contact information for three references. While applications will be considered on a rolling basis, applicants should submit their materials no later than April 17, 2023, for best consideration. For questions, please contact Professor Michael Higdon, chair of the search committee.
The University of Tennessee is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA institution in the provision of its education and employment programs and services. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment and admission without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, and parental status.
