University of Nevada-Las Vegas · 5 hours ago
Saltman Center Associate Director/Assistant Professor in Residence, William S. Boyd School of Law [R0150548]
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
10+ years expThe University of Nevada, Las Vegas is inviting applications for the Associate Director of the Saltman Center and Assistant Professor-in-Residence. The role involves teaching law students, developing professional education programs, and managing various aspects of the Saltman Center's programming, with a focus on dispute resolution and community education.
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Responsibilities
Teaching and advising law students
Developing and implementing professional education programs
Administration of various aspects of the Saltman Center’s programming
Building and maintaining a diverse dispute resolution curriculum for J.D. students
Supporting and advising students seeking to complete an academic concentration in dispute resolution
Direct supervision and coaching of teams competing in regional and national dispute resolution competitions
Building and maintaining professional education programs, such as a dispute resolution certificate or other professional training programs
Contributing to public education through continuing legal education programs, lectures, conferences, and other speaker events
Qualification
Required
This position requires a bachelor's degree 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 a JD. Credentials must be obtained prior to the start date
At least 10 years of experience as a dispute resolution practitioner, seven to nine years of supervisory and management experience
The Associate Director must have academic and practice experience in the field of alternative dispute resolution (ADR) and a strong academic record
Completed a variety of ADR trainings and certification programs
The Associate Director must have a background in legal systems and legal practice, including but not limited to representation of clients
The Associate Director must understand the market and interest in dispute resolution certificate program and use that information to design and launch a certificate program
The Associate Director must have excellent written and oral communication skills
The Associate Director must have demonstrated skill as an effective ADR practitioner and third-party neutral
The Associate Director must be able to plan and coordinate programs
The Associate Director must be able to work effectively with a team and also independently
The Associate Director must be able to coordinate with different administrators, staff, and department contacts in the law school and around campus
Preferred
Prior experience teaching, training, mentoring (including experience with structured feedback as teaching methodology); experience managing academic or similar programs
Ideally, the Associate Director will be knowledgeable about different ADR processes and how they interact with formal legal systems
Ideally, the Associate Director will have an understanding of budgeting and costs when it comes to allocating resources to new programs
Ideally, the Associate Director will have experience managing projects and supervising teams
Benefits
Paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
No state income tax
Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents
Employee recognition and appreciation programs
UNLV athletics ticket discounts
Statewide employee purchase program discounts
RebelCard discounts on and off campus
Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles
Connect with colleagues with shared interests
Personal and professional development opportunities
A comprehensive onboarding program, Rebels: Onboard
Support and resources available for veteran applicants — contact vetjobseekers@unlv.edu or visit our Veterans Webpage.
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