Lecturer and Senior Associate Director, Anderson Center for Advocacy & Professionalism

Minimum Qualifications

A state bar license; 5 years of practice experience; stellar academic credentials

Duties & Responsibilities

• Teaching law school advocacy teams (mock trial, moot court, or alternative dispute resolution) in both the fall and spring semester
• Teaching advocacy related trainings through the fall and spring semester to College of Law students
• Mentoring College of Law students on advocacy related opportunities and the profession of law
• Teaching an advocacy related course in both the fall and spring semesters
• Program Management
• Collaborating with the Anderson Center Director in the development of new and innovative courses for the Trial Advocacy Program
• Collaborating with the Anderson Center Director in development of online and live programs for the trial advocacy community
• Collaborating with the Anderson Center Director in development of advocacy (mock trial, moot court, alternative dispute resolution) competitions that will be hosted and sponsored by the Anderson Center and College of Law
• Collaborating with the Anderson Center Director in development of symposia, practice case files and problems, and advocacy related scholarship and publications
• Administration
• Assisting the Anderson Center Director with the administration and development of the Mock Trial Program
• Assisting the Anderson Center Director with the administration and development of the Moot Court Program
• Assisting the Anderson Center Director with the administration and development of the Competitive Alternative Dispute Resolution Program

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/16/2024. Salary is commensurate with experience, ranging from $100,000-$110,000. This position is eligible for all sponsorship for work authorization options.

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on July 31, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Devin Scheidemantel at wds@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.