Touro University

Private Jewish university in New York, NY

Assistant Director of Academic Excellence and Bar Success

Tutoring & Academic SupportPosted on Nov 5

Full-timeCentral Islip, NY, USA$65.9k - $82.4k /yr

About the Job

Requirements

A Juris Doctor degree is required.
A Juris Doctor degree from an American Bar Association-accredited law school and a record of high academic achievement are required.
Admission to the bar in at least one United States jurisdiction is required.
Candidates must demonstrate a commitment to excellence and continuous improvement in law school teaching and learning and to legal education.
Candidates must be able to work collaboratively and independently and demonstrate initiative.
Excellent writing, speaking, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills are required.
Technology fluency is required, including experience with Microsoft Office, Zoom or other distance communications tools, Canvas or a similar online learning management system, and social media.
The position requires in-person work, evening and Sunday availability, and the ability to travel for conferences.
Candidates must be able to sit and stand for long periods and lift 10 to 15 pounds.

Responsibilities

Counsel, teach, and mentor law students.
Work collaboratively to develop and implement course content.
Assist in gathering, organizing, and analyzing data relevant to academic and bar success outcomes.
Become and remain knowledgeable about all aspects of the bar examination and attorney licensure.
Assist in maintaining records associated with the law school's academic and bar success programs.
Grade numerous formative and summative assessments and provide extensive feedback.
Communicate professionally and effectively with students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
Perform other duties related to academic and bar success as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Academic Excellence and Bar Success.

Desired Qualifications

Prior teaching experience is a plus.
Experience working with statistics and data is an asset.
Experience with video and audio recording and editing is an asset.

Overview

The candidate who is selected for this full-time professional staff position will report to the Assistant Dean of Academic Excellence & Bar Success and work collaboratively within the Department and with other faculty and staff to promote student success during law school and on the bar exam. Tasks include but are not limited to teaching (in-person and online), counseling and mentoring students, developing and updating content, creating, grading, and tracking assessments, and gathering and analyzing data. Evening and sometimes weekend availability is necessary.

Responsibilities

Counsel, teach, and mentor law students
Work collaboratively to develop and implement course content
Assist in the gathering, organizing, and analyzing data relevant to academic and bar success outcomes
Become and remain knowledgeable with all aspects of the bar exam and attorney licensure
Assist in maintaining records associated with the law school's academic and bar success programs
Grade and provide extensive feedback on numerous formative and summative assessments
Communicate professionally and effectively to students, faculty, staff, and alumni
Other duties related to academic and bar success as assigned by the Assistant Dean of Academic Excellence & Bar Success

Qualifications

Education/Experience

Juris Doctor required.
Applicants must possess a J.D. degree with a record of high academic achievement from an ABA-accredited law school and must be admitted to the bar in at least one United States jurisdiction
Applicants must be committed to excellence and continuous improvement in law school teaching and learning, and demonstrate a commitment to the Touro Law Center mission and to legal education
Applicants must be both team players who can work collaboratively with others and self-starters who can demonstrate initiative and work well independently
Prior teaching is not necessary but it is a plus.
Work will be in person with opportunities for online work and will require evenings and Sundays.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

Excellent writing, speaking, interpersonal communication, and organizational skills are essential
Technology fluency including experience working with Microsoft Office, Zoom or other distance communications tools, Canvas or a similar online learning management system, social media, etc.
Experience working with statistics and data is not required but will be an asset to the position, as will experience with video and audio recording and editing

Travel

Travel for conferences.

Working Conditions

Sitting for long periods of time
Standing for long periods of time teaching
Able to lift 10-15 lbs.

Maximum Salary

USD $82,400.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $65,920.00/Yr.

About the Company

Touro University

Private Jewish university in New York, NY

Touro University is a private, nonprofit institution in New York with undergraduate, graduate and professional education rooted in Jewish scholarship and service to the wider community. Its schools teach liberal arts, business, technology, education, law and Jewish studies, alongside medicine, dentistry, pharmacy and other health professions. The Lander Colleges accommodate Jewish religious commitments, while other divisions serve a broader mix of learners and its network includes affiliated medical schools in other states. Academic programs combine classroom learning with research, clinical training and professional practice. Chartered in 1970, Touro opened to students in 1971 and has its headquarters in New York, New York.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: New York, NY
Founded: 1971

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