Assistant / Associate / Professor of Practice, College of Law

University of Cincinnati
parental leave, paid time off, sick time, retirement plan
United States, Ohio, Cincinnati
Dec 13, 2024
Assistant / Associate / Professor of Practice, College of Law *Current UC employees must apply internally via SuccessFactors* > http://bit.ly/UCEMPL Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation's best urban public research universities. Home to 53,235 students, more than 11,000 faculty and staff and 350,000+ living alumni, UC combines a Top 35 public research university with a physical setting The New York Times calls "the most ambitious campus design program in the country." With the launch of Next Lives Here, the Cincinnati Innovation District, a $100 million JobsOhio investment, three straight years of record enrollment, worldwide leadership in cooperative education, a dynamic academic health center and entry into the Big 12 Conference, UC's momentum has never been stronger. UC's annual budget stands at $1.85 billion, and its endowment totals nearly $1.8 billion. Job Overview The University of Cincinnati College of Law seeks to fill this full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position with an expected start date of August 2025. The responsibilities of this position will include, among others, teaching first-year Lawyering courses and service to the College of Law. The Lawyering courses introduce legal research, writing, and oral advocacy, among other skills. We invite applications from candidates with legal practice experience with an emphasis on legal research, writing, and oral advocacy, and/or with law school teaching experience. An applicant must have a J.D. with excellent academic achievement. Essential Functions Teach assigned courses including Lawyering I: Legal Research and Writing and Lawyering II: Advocacy. Prepare materials for teaching. Collaborate with other professors teaching in the Lawyering program to prepare materials and improve the program. Serve on College and/or University committees. Participate in faculty governance. Mentor and advise students in their development, including choices relating to the academic program, research and writing projects, and possible career directions. Review, and where necessary, respond in a timely manner to all University-related communication. Other duties as assigned. Minimum Requirements J.D with excellent academic achievement. Excellent written and oral advocacy skills with the ability to present complex material to students unfamiliar with a subject. Demonstrated excellence in legal practice with an emphasis on legal research and writing, oral advocacy, and/or teaching. Demonstrated interest in professional development including knowledge and interest in current trends in teaching and learning in the field of legal research, writing, and oral advocacy. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively in a team to identify and meet the goals of the team. Exercise self-discipline and have the ability to work with little direct supervision. Ability to work and collaborate with individuals from a variety ofbackgrounds. Additional Qualifications Considered Recent teaching experience at the law school level, especially related to legal research, writing, and oral advocacy. Demonstrated interest in serving the profession and/or community. Interest in joining national organizations devoted to the growth and development of the field of teaching legal research, writing, and advocacy. Interest in supervising and mentoring student organizations. Relevant law school experiences such as law review, moot court, and/or trial team. Application Information Questions about the hiring process should be directed to Professor of Law, Michael Solimine (solimime@ucmail.uc.edu), or Professor of Practice, Nancy Oliver (olivern@ucmail.uc.edu), the co-chairs of the hiring committee. To be considered, candidates must apply online via the University of Cincinnati recruitment system at https://jobs.uc.edu. All applicants must submit: a cover letter; curriculum vitae; teaching evaluations (if available); and contact information for three references. Compensation and Benefits UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE. Competitive salary range dependent on the candidate's experience. Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage. Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program. Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans. Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave. Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents. Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services. As a UC employee, and an employee of an Ohio public institution, if hired you will not contribute to the federal Social Security system, other than contributions to Medicare. Instead, UC employees have the option to contribute to a state retirement plan (OPERS, STRS) or an alternative retirement plan (ARP). To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our careers page at https://www.uc.edu/careers.html. FOR ALL FACULTY HIRES OFFICIAL ACADEMIC TRANSCRIPTS WILL BE REQUIRED AT THE TIME OF HIRE For questions about the UC recruiting process or to request accommodations with the application, please contact Human Resources at jobs@uc.edu. The University of Cincinnati is an Equal Opportunity Employer. REQ:97442 SF:OMJ SF:RM SF:HEJ, SF:INS SF:HERC SF:DIV SF:LJN SF:IHE Assistant / Associate / Professor of Practice, College of Law Date: Dec 13, 2024 Location: Cincinnati, OH, US Facility: Main Campus Nearest Major Market: Cincinnati Job Segment:** Developer, Medicare, Law, Academic, Research, Technology, Healthcare, Education, Legal