Faculty Director of Academic Excellence, College of Law

Position Overview

The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law seeks a Faculty Director of Academic Excellence. The Director has primary responsibility for teaching and providing support for bar exam success designing and perpetually refining the Colleges systems for student academic excellence, and for providing academic support to our students. The Director will also teach additional courses in the College of Law, including Legal Analysis and Writing, as needed. This will be a 12 month appointment at the rank of Lecturer. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

The Director is responsible for running the comprehensive bar support program for students during their enrollment and after graduation during the bar study period. As part of the bar support program, the Director teaches a credit-bearing course for a segment of students during the second semester of the third year. The Director will also be asked to develop an additional credit-bearing course for a segment of students related to NextGen bar skills.

Ohio State also has an institutional arrangement with Themis, through which all students have access to the full suite of bar preparation materials and support provided by Themis. The Director oversees and ensures student use of the Themis resources and provides additional support for bar study as needed; maintains frequent communications with students about bar exam requirements, beginning in the spring of 1L year; advises students on completing the character and fitness and bar licensure process in students chosen jurisdictions; advises students on the MPRE; assists students in navigating requests for testing accommodations; and tracks bar exam results for graduates, continually analyzing results to strategically improve student and institutional performance. As well, the Director provides support to graduates retaking the bar exam as needed. The Director has responsibility for maintaining familiarity with bar admissions requirements and issues and trends in bar exam administration.

During the academic year, the Director oversees the Colleges support program for academic excellence. This includes assessing the programs to ensure they are adapted over time to student needs, licensure demands, and the contours of the changing profession.

Throughout the year, the Director provides formal instruction (such as at orientation, lunchtime presentations, and recorded webinars), shares resources, and provides individual academic counseling.

Performance Objectives:

The goal of this position is to provide student instruction that will improve student bar passage rates.

Education and Experience Requirements

Required: Juris Doctor (JD) degree or equivalent; member of a state bar; at least 2 years of experience working in a higher education setting in areas including legal writing and bar preparation; at least 5 years of legal experience outside of higher education.

Desired: Experience in program planning and administration, detail oriented with good organizational, communication, and time management skills; ability to work effectively with others; familiarity and experience with current issues and trends in bar exam and attorney licensure.

Additional Information

This is a full-time in-person position located on our Columbus, Ohio campus.

The salary offer for this position will be based on internal equity and the candidate's qualifications.

Ohio State provides access to a depth and breadth of opportunities and resources. Starting your first day, Ohio State offers you a comprehensive benefits package .

How to Apply

To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Required application materials must include:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum Vita (CV)

• Statement of Teaching and Mentoring

The College

The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law is an integral part of one of the worlds great educational institutions. Founded in 1891 and consistently the top-ranked law school in the State of Ohio, the Moritz College of Law has grown into one of the nations pre-eminent public law schools and one of the most respected law schools in the world.

A collegial community of approximately 570 students, more than 50 faculty members, and roughly 50 staff, Moritz College of Law is known for its rigorous academic program, its student-first philosophy, the pioneering research of its world-class faculty, a deep commitment to teaching and professional training, a devotion to community, and the development of future leaders.

The colleges more than 11,000 alumni are central to its national reputation. Graduates include justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio, federal appeals and district court judges, U.S. senators, U.S. representatives, governors, managing partners in law firms of all sizes, chief executive officers of Fortune 500 corporations, professors at law schools across the country, and prominent attorneys in private practice, government service, and public interest law firms.

The University

Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.

Grounded in Ohio State Universitys Shared Values , our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.

Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.

The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established central resources to focus on offering support to new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual career partner consultation, potential employer and/or employment opportunity identification, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are available. More information about dual career and faculty recruitment can be found here .

In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is a member of the Michigan, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania & West Virginia HERC.

Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here . Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.

The university is an equal opportunity employer, including veterans and disability.

Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check. Additionally, there may be further requirements specific to the college or unit, which could include drug and health screenings, as well as faculty misconduct checks depending on the rank of the position.

Responsibilities

50%

Provides support for bar exam success by teaching bar preparatory courses and developing new courses as needed. This includes designing and perpetually refining the Colleges systems for student academic excellence, and for providing academic support to students; running the comprehensive bar support program for students during their enrollment and after graduation during the bar study period; overseeing and ensuring student use of the Themis resources and providing additional support for bar study as needed; maintains frequent communications with students about bar exam requirements, beginning in the spring of 1L year; advises students on completing the character and fitness and bar licensure process in students chosen jurisdictions; advises students on the MPRE; assists students in navigating requests for testing accommodations; and tracks bar exam results for graduates, continually analyzing results to strategically improve student and institutional performance; provides support to graduates retaking the bar exam as needed; maintains familiarity with bar admissions requirements and issues and trends in bar exam administration.

20%

Provides formal instruction (such as at orientations, lunchtime presentations, and recorded webinars). Oversees the Colleges support program for academic excellence. This includes assessing the programs to ensure they are adapted over time to student needs, licensure demands, and the contours of the changing profession, shares resources, and provides individual academic counseling; prepares and ensures adherence to the annual college budget for bar preparation and academic support related activities.

20%

Teaches other courses as required

10%

Works closely and collaboratively with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and the Assistant Dean for Students to identify students in need of academic support and other resources; designs additional academic support programming to occur throughout the academic year, including the possibility of credit-bearing courses; may teach additional courses.