Assistant/Associate Professor of Law and Externship

As Law Professor, this position is responsible for providing high-quality legal instruction that prepares students for competent, ethical, and effective practice. As Externship Director, this position is additionally responsible for the strategic development, oversight, and administration of the Law School’s externship program. These roles support students’ development of the knowledge, analytical skills, and professional competencies necessary to excel as practitioners and leaders within the legal profession.

Academic instruction:

• Teach the Externship classroom component each semester.
• Teach two additional courses each academic year.
• Courses are taught in on-campus classroom settings across two 13-week semesters and one 7-week summer semester each academic year.

Externship Director:

• Coordinate and supervise the Externship field placements each semester.
• Develop community relationships.
• Maintain and expand externship placement opportunities.
• Train and oversee placement supervisors.
• Conduct site visits.
• Ensure compliance with ABA standards, Florida rules, and other governing provisions.

Students:

• Supervision of students in classroom.
• Evaluation of student efforts through the preparation and grading of examinations and other assessments.
• Meet with students during posted office hours, required for a minimum of six hours each week.
• Serve as faculty mentor to approximately 25 students to advise them on academic and personal/career matters.

Faculty Governance:

• Serve on a minimum of two Law School Committees.
• In addition, Law Faculty may be appointed to serve on University Committees.
• Attend Faculty Meetings, which are held at least once a month.
• Attend specially called meetings, such as those to vote on prospective faculty candidates.

Participation in Law School activities:

• Participate in various activities that support the academic life and mission of the Law School. Included among these activities are efforts such as serving as faculty advisor to student organizations; serving as a speaker or panelist for a Law School sponsored program; serving as a coach or judge for a Moot Court or Trial Team competition; or attending events such as Acceptance Days for newly admitted students and the Barristers’ Ball for enrolled students.

Qualifications and Requirements:

• Juris Doctorate degree required.
• Bar license and good standing with bar association preferred.
• Capacity to perform case analysis and integrate findings into lectures and instructional materials.
• Proficient in operating basic computer systems and using word‑processing software, with the ability to learn additional instructional or administrative technologies as required.

Benefits: Barry University offers a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees that includes health, dental, vision, life insurance, retirement, tuition assistance, paid time off and work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development.

Barry University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to a diverse and inclusive work environment.