INTO Suffolk University · 5 months ago
Director of Externship Programs – Practitioner in Residence
Boston, Massachusetts
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/ExecutiveSuffolk University Law School is inviting applications for the position of Director of Externship Programs, a non-tenure track faculty role. The Externship Director will lead and implement all aspects of the Externship Programs, ensuring quality student learning and managing relationships with externship placements.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Developing and executing programmatic policies and procedures to ensure the quality of student learning and compliance with all applicable standards
Maintaining relationships with existing externship placements and developing new and diverse placements of interest to, and educationally appropriate for, Suffolk Law students
Managing the externship application and enrollment processes
Assisting, advising, and supervising students throughout all stages of the externship process
Providing oversight over placements, including through regular site visits, emails, and conversations with field supervisors
Overseeing and supporting all externship seminar classes, including those taught by adjunct faculty
Developing and teaching a new online externship course, and teaching a 1-credit summer 'mini-course' for students participating in summer domestic and international externships
Conducting regular program reviews and working with leadership of Suffolk’s Experiential Programs to ensure Externship Programs achieve best practices, meet relevant accreditation and institutional standards, and satisfy curricular needs and priorities
Promoting Externship Programs internally and externally
Qualification
Required
J.D. required
Prior substantial law practice experience in a law firm, corporation, government agency, or public interest setting required
A well-established legal network or the ability to effectively network to expand the program
Previous experience teaching and/or mentoring new attorneys
Demonstrated skill and passion for working with law students
Excellent collaborative, organizational, and communication skills required
Excellent administrative, organizational, and leadership skills required
Preferred
MA Bar membership is preferred
Prior experience in clinical or externship teaching a plus
Company
INTO Suffolk University
INTO Suffolk University provides an outstanding student experience for thousands of international students each year.
Founded in 1906
11-50 employees
Funding
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