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University of the District of Columbia · 3 months ago

Assistant/Associate Professor/ Director of Legal Writing

UDC- Main Campus Van Ness Campus – NW

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

The University of the District of Columbia's David A. Clarke School of Law is seeking a Director of Legal Writing. This role involves establishing the vision for the Legal Writing Program, developing an integrated curriculum, and teaching legal writing courses to law students.

EducationHigher EducationNon ProfitSTEM EducationUniversities

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Responsibilities

Develop and implement the curriculum for the Legal Writing Program and a vision for the future, including the integration of legal writing across the curriculum

Administer the Legal Writing program, including hiring and mentoring full-time and adjunct faculty

Collaborate with faculty, the Law Library, and the Clinical and Experiential Program to create a cohesive and integrated legal writing experience for law students

Teach required legal writing courses to first-year and upper-level law students

Assist with other programs involving oral and written communication skills, including moot court competitions and other experiential learning opportunities

In partnership with the Legal Writing Program faculty, supervise and train law students who provide peer support in the Writing Hub

Serve on faculty committees, offering unique expertise to the Curriculum Committee

Qualification

Juris DoctorLegal writing teachingLegal researchAnalytical skillsCollaborative work

Required

An earned Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school and be a member in good standing of the Bar of the District of Columbia or any state

At least five years of teaching legal research and writing courses at the law school level and a demonstrated commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service

Excellent writing and analytical skills, and two or years of experience in law practice or a judicial clerkship

The ability and desire to work collaboratively