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Legal Writing/Academic Success Program (ASP) Instructor (38803) EXTENDED

Working Position Title: Legal Writing/Academic Success Program (ASP) Instructor (38803) EXTENDED

Classification Title: Instructor

Position Number: 00038803

Posting Date: 11/07/2024

Closing Date: Priority Review Date 02/15/2025

Business Unit Description: Faculty

Full-Time/Part Time: Full-Time

FTE: 1.00

Position Status: Regular

FLSA: Exempt

Job Code: 2070

Union Representation: Non-Union

Unit/Department: College of Law Faculty

College/Unit: College of Law Dean

Division: Academic Division

Location: SP 270

Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications

Overview: Northern Illinois University (NIU) is a student-centered, nationally recognized public research university. The College of Law has a rich history of distinction in legal education, rooted in access, diversity, and excellence in teaching. Student success is our top priority.

NIU Law Legal Writing Program: The Legal Writing and Advocacy Course is a core course in the first and second-year curriculum at NIU Law. This four-credit, two-semester course helps law students acquire and refine essential legal writing and analysis skills.

Position Summary: The Legal Writing/ASP Instructors are responsible for delivering components of the Academic Success Program (ASP) and teaching the Introduction to Legal Methods course and the Legal Writing and Advocacy Course.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach the second half of the required Introduction to Legal Methods Course to first-year law students.
• Teach the required Legal Writing and Advocacy Course to first and second-year law students.
• Plan and develop legal writing and legal skills problems for these courses.
• Provide individual instruction to first-year students.
• Grade and comment on legal writing and legal skills assignments.
• Assist in the planning, development, and delivery of programs tailored to help ASP students reach their full potential.
• Provide academic counseling to ASP students.
• Assist in the hiring, training, and oversight of upper-class students serving as Graduate Assistants.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of meetings for developing general study and exam skills for the first-year class.
• Assist in the planning and delivery of the week-long academic orientation program for select incoming 1L students.
• Assist with programs involving oral and written communication skills.
• Provide individual instruction to students selected to participate in Upper-Level ASP.
• Assist in the planning, development, and delivery of Bar programs for upper-level students and alumni.
• Assist in the evaluation of both the legal writing and academic success programs.
• Other responsibilities as determined by the Deans and program directors.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, a valid license to practice law, strong writing skills, strong academic credentials, and a minimum of two years of teaching and/or practice experience.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred qualifications include the ability to work well within a coordinated program structure, background or training in counseling or educational theory, and strong organizational skills.

Application Process

For full consideration, prospective applicants should visit https://employment.niu.edu/postings/80789 to apply and upload the following materials by February 15, 2025:

• Personal Vision and Diversity Statement
• Unofficial Transcript (with Official at Hire)
• List of at least 3 Professional References

NIU is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations, and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action.