Roger Williams University · 17 hours ago
Director, Business Law Clinic and Clinical Professor of Law
Bristol, RI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveRoger Williams University is dedicated to preparing students to solve challenging problems through innovative solutions. The Director, Business Law Clinic and Clinical Professor of Law will oversee and teach the clinic, supervise students, handle client cases, and engage with community organizations to establish a client base.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Direct and teach an eight-credit clinical program and clearly communicate course expectations to students
Supervise up to ten students each semester as they work with clients in determining and facilitating their legal needs
Research and recommend texts applicable to clinical program and other delivered teaching presentations
Prepare, deliver and grade examinations and review and grade papers in a timely fashion
Explain grades to students
Actively network with community organizations in order to determine community needs and to establish a client base for the clinic
Attend and participate in events including but limited to Orientation, Commencement, Accepted Students Day, etc
Qualification
Required
J.D. from an American Bar Association approved law school
Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills including public speaking ability
Experience supervising law students or newly admitted lawyers
Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines
Ability to work in a fast paced environment
Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, as well as the ability to maintain and nurture ongoing professional relationships with law students, alumni, press outlets, law firms and community-based organizations
Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite
Preferred
Clinical teaching experience
Experience working in business law either at a firm or as in-house counsel
Company
Roger Williams University
Roger Williams University is a private coeducational American liberal arts university located in Bristol, Rhode Island.
Founded in 1956
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$5.65MKey Investors
ØrstedNational Endowment for the Humanities (NEH)
2024-05-30Grant· $2.5M
2024-01-25Grant· $3M
2023-01-10Grant· $0.15M
Leadership Team
Vaughn Crichlow
Dean & Professor
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