Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Open Rank & Title
About the role
This faculty position serves on academic support and bar passage, with primary responsibility for teaching and student-centered programming that advances academic success and bar readiness.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development and delivery of the law school’s academic support program through direct instruction in seminars and workshops;
- Lead the integration of academic support into orientation, including presentations during 1L orientation;
- Design, administer, and pedagogically use practice exams across the 1L curriculum;
- Provide individualized academic counseling and targeted interventions for students most in need of support, including leadership of the second-semester program for at-risk 1Ls and ongoing work with at-risk upper-division students;
- Teach and help lead the school’s bar preparation efforts, including planning, designing, and teaching the “Preparing for the Bar” course;
- Develop and implement bar-support programming such as bar mentoring and bar exam meetings for 2Ls and 3Ls;
- Provide direct, individualized bar-support conferences and tutoring for bar takers;
- Supervise and mentor academic support teaching assistants through recruiting, training, evaluation, and ongoing professional development;
- Assist with hiring, training, and managing bar-prep mentors—working closely with colleagues across departments to ensure coordinated support for students preparing for the bar exam.
Requirements
Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent degree and be admitted to the bar of any U.S. jurisdiction after passing the bar exam.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will have a demonstrated commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion, and a strong record of academic achievement and teaching effectiveness. Experience working with law students and a passion for supporting their academic success and bar readiness are essential.
Skills
Strong communication skills, ability to work collaboratively with diverse groups, and a proven track record of academic advising and mentoring are required.
Benefits
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Pay
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Schedule
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Contact
Please contact John Murphy at john.murphy@law.tamu.edu with any questions.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
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