Job Summary: Teach relevant law courses and lead the development, delivery, and continuous improvement of programs that promote academic success, professional skill development, and bar readiness for law students. Utilize expertise gained through legal practice, legal education, or related professional experience to help students strengthen legal analysis, critical thinking, writing, problem-solving, and exam performance skills. Provide leadership in designing student success initiatives, mentoring and coaching students, and implementing data-informed strategies that support retention, academic achievement, and professional development. Foster a collaborative and inclusive learning environment that supports diverse learning styles and prepares students for the successful practice of law. Essential Functions: Develop, implement, and manage comprehensive student success initiatives that support law students from matriculation through graduation and bar examination preparation. Teach academic success and skills-development courses focused on legal analysis, legal writing, critical thinking, professional judgment, exam-taking strategies, and other competencies essential to success in law school and legal practice. Translate practical legal experience and professional competencies into effective student coaching, mentoring, and skill-building opportunities. Provide individualized counseling, academic coaching, and development planning for students, including those experiencing academic or performance-related challenges. Design and facilitate workshops, training sessions, and other educational programming that promote academic success, professional readiness, and bar examination preparedness. Develop and implement early assessment tools, targeted interventions, and evidence-based strategies to improve student performance, retention, and success outcomes. Utilize legal, industry, and educational best practices, as well as emerging technologies, to enhance learning, engagement, and student support services. Recruit, train, supervise, and evaluate Academic Success Fellows, peer tutors, student assistants, and other assigned personnel. Collaborate with faculty, administrators, legal professionals, and other stakeholders to integrate academic and professional skill development throughout the law school curriculum. Track, analyze, and report student performance metrics and program outcomes to identify trends, assess effectiveness, and recommend improvements. Partner with the Director of Bar Success to align academic support initiatives with bar preparation and licensure success goals. Serve on committees and working groups focused on student achievement, retention, professional development, curriculum enhancement, and strategic initiatives. Build and maintain relationships with members of the legal profession and other external partners to identify best practices and support student success efforts. Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean, Associate Dean, or Professor of Academic Success. Additional Position Information: Education: Requires a Juris Doctorate Degree. Licenses/Certifications/Requirements: Law Licensure Experience: Requires a minimum of two (2) years of experience in legal practice, legal education, teaching, academic support, or a related field. Experience gained through private practice, judicial clerkships, government service, or other legal settings is highly valued. Prior bar preparation instruction is preferred. Demonstrated success in developing programs, mentoring or coaching individuals, improving performance outcomes, and supporting at-risk or underperforming populations is preferred. Ability to build collaborative relationships with internal and external stakeholders is required. Leadership: Responsible for directing and monitoring the work of Academic Success Fellows, student assistants, peer tutors, and other temporary or student employees in support of Academic Success Program initiatives. Physical Requirements: Job is physically comfortable; individual is normally seated and has discretion about walking, standing, etc. May occasionally lift very lightweight objects. Working Conditions: No major sources of working conditions discomfort, standard working environment with possible minor inconveniences due to occasional noise, crowded working conditions, minor heating/cooling or ventilation problems, and/or up to 40% use of PC terminal. Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please complete the online application and attach your resume. Please note that you can add other documents to this list that your department requires, such as a cover letter, 3 professional references, and official transcripts, etc. Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on November 18, 2026. Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience. FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt): United States of America (Exempt) Union Affiliation (if applicable): For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed: Cindy Harm Email: [email protected] ________________________________________________________________________ Background Check Statement The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health, welfare and safety of all students, employees and visitors on our campus. As such, all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials, and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a pre-employment driving record search. Non-Discrimination Statement The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our Non-Discrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans. State of Residence Statement It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio. The University of Akron empowers our people to flourish by delivering an applied and community-connected educational experience and cultivating research excellence. Leveraging our passion and expertise, we create innovative academic opportunities, support the well-being of our students and employees, and prioritize community embeddedness and engagement to impact lives through transformative experience. Through this focus, UA aspires to be the leader in community-focused higher education. The University of Akron is a lifelong learning partner, recognizing and valuing diverse learning experiences and combining traditional classroom experiences with innovative and robust approaches. As Zips, we prioritize the well-being of our students and employees, cultivate a culture and community where all can flourish, and act as responsible stewards of our resources and infrastructure by leveraging data to differentiate our processes and systems. We leverage our urban campus as a responsive and reliable partner to identify and meet the needs of the region. We intentionally contribute to economic and workforce development and civic life through research, innovation and engagement to provide community-embedded experiential learning opportunities that will enhance the UA experience for all students. We welcome candidates who are passionate about shaping and inspiring the next generation of thinkers, experts, artists and leaders. For more information about The University of Akron or the Akron community please visit our About UA page. The University of Akron offers a competitive total compensation package comprised of a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits for eligible employees including medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability, life insurance, and paid leave of absences including time off for illness, vacation, and maternity or paternity leave. In addition, eligible employees and their dependents are provided tuition remission. All staff and eligible non-bargaining unit faculty have the option to request a Flexible Work Arrangement (FWA). The University of Akron participates in state retirement systems and offers alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions. Optional investment opportunities are available including deferred compensation programs (403(b) and 457(b)). Please visit our benefits home page for more information.

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