Assistant professor-in-residence for the academic success program, william s. boyd school of law [r0153869]

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Job Description

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas invites applications for an Assistant Professor-In-Residence for the Academic Success Program at the William S. Boyd School of Law [R0153869]

ROLE of the POSITION

The Assistant Professor-in-Residence, reporting to the Director of the Academic Success Program (ASP), supports in advancing the law school’s student success, academic support, and bar readiness goals. This position contributes to the development and delivery of academic success programming for full-time, part-time, and hybrid law students, with particular responsibility for serving as a primary point of contact and liaison for hybrid students’ engagement, communication, follow-up, and support needs.

Under the direction of the Director, the Assistant Professor-in-Residence assists with the implementation of ASP initiatives designed to strengthen students’ academic performance, legal analysis, study strategies, time and task management, professional development, and preparation for the bar examination. The position works collaboratively with the Director, the Assistant Director of ASP, faculty, staff, and student workers to provide individual and group academic support, participate in workshops and student outreach, and help connect students to appropriate academic success resources.

A significant purpose of this role is to expand ASP’s capacity to serve students whose schedules, locations, or program format require additional flexibility. The Assistant Professor-in-Residence is expected to maintain flexibility in work hours and days, including occasional evenings and weekends, to support student engagement across programs and to provide consistent support for hybrid students. Although the position includes assigned administrative responsibilities, it is not intended to operate at the Director or Assistant Director level and does not carry overall responsibility for ASP strategy, supervision, or directional program administration.

The Assistant Professor-in-Residence also supports bar preparation and bar taker programming in coordination with the Director and Assistant Director of ASP. This may include student outreach, advising, workshops, tracking student engagement, assisting with implementation of bar support initiatives, and providing support to graduates preparing for licensure.

In addition to these administrative and student-support responsibilities, the Assistant Professor-in-Residence teaches a total of three credit-bearing courses annually, as assigned and consistent with the needs of ASP and the law school. The role does not have operational or budgetary oversight.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background and/or credit check.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a Juris Doctor from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) and to have successfully passed a Bar Exam; Nevada or Legacy Uniform Bar Exam preferred. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date. One to three years of student advising or related professional experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Educational Technology: Familiarity with educational technology tools and platforms that enhance teaching, student engagement, assessment, online or hybrid instruction, and academic support. Familiarity with legal education or bar preparation platforms is beneficial.

COMMITMENT TO OUR CAMPUS VALUES

Successful candidates will advance UNLV's mission by cultivating an environment of mutual respect and belonging. They will model our Campus Values in their decision-making and inspire excellence across our community.

SALARY

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions and is contingent upon funding.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.