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Law Instructor - Bar Support

Job ID

28303

Location

CUNY School of Law

Full/Part Time

Full-Time

Regular/Temporary

Regular

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FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

CUNY School of Law is a national leader in progressive legal education with a dual mission of training a diverse group of students to become excellent public interest attorneys, and providing access to the profession for members of historically underrepresented communities. As part of its mission, the School prepares students to practice "Law in the Service of Human Needs," including intensive license preparation.

In support of the Executive Director of Bar Support and Licensing, the Academic Dean, Career Services Director and the Registrar, the Bar Instructor will assist in the development, implementation and assessment of a wholistic Bar Support program designed to develop academic success for law school students traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession. The instructor will teach in collaboration with the Executive Director of Bar Support the CORE Doctrine course. Specifically the instructor will teach Criminal Law, Torts, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Evidence and Property for bar preparation. Additional responsibilities will include supervising students, grading practice exams, essays and performance test. Shared responsibility will include committee and department assignments including administrative, supervisory, bar certification, bar mentoring, reconciling law school application with bar application and other functions. The Bar Instructor will assist in the development, implementation and assessment of programs and services to produce high-quality bar exam results and meet other strategic goals.

Reporting to the the Executive Director of Bar Preparation and Licensing Programs, the Instructor of Bar Preparation will also assist in the success of various operations and programs related to licensure. Duties will include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Help administer bar support and training programs

• Help train and supervise faculty and adjuncts for bar preparation teaching

• Help implementing the bar mentor program and mentor • Help recruitment and training of bar graders

• Help ensure state and judicial requirements for admission to students

• Train faculty and adjunct teachers in course content and teaching methods related to CORE Doctrine and Applied Legal Analysis

• Assist in supervising the law school’s innovative Bar Mentor Program to prepare for winter/summer bar examination

• Provide faculty support through presentations and workshops on topics related to the bar exam and integration of bar skills into doctrinal coursework

• Work with other academic support units to synchronize exam writing methodologies across departments

• Assist in coordinating and implementing New York State licensing requirements, including: Law School Bar Certification for character and fitness, Pro Bono requirements for law student applicants, skills competency and professional values requirements for admission to the New York Bar, and other requirements as needed

• Stay current on emerging pedagogies related to all aspects of bar exam preparation

• May provide instruction in bar preparation

QUALIFICATIONS

J.D., L.L.B., or Ph.D. in a law-related discipline. Also required are demonstrated legal ability; ability to teach successfully; interest in productive scholarship or law-related work; and ability to cooperate with others for the good of the institution.

COMPENSATION

$83,800 - $105,567

CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

HOW TO APPLY

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Candidates should provide a CV/resume and statement of scholarly interests.

CLOSING DATE

Resumes will be accepted through May 26, 2024.

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.