<p>The University of Akron School of Law invites applications for a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Academic Success Program. The professor will teach 10-12 credits per year, focusing primarily on academic & bar success.</p> <p>The Assistant Professor will oversee the academic success and bar preparation programs and direct the work of the Assistant Director and Director of ASP. This position will also counsel and tutor students to ensure academic success, support students by conducting workshops and supplying assistance with basic writing and analytical skills as needed and utilize technology innovations to enhance students' learning experience. This position will also assist students with basic writing and analytical skills and collaborate with the Director of Legal Writing.</p> <p>The University of Akron School of Law is a public, mid-size law school of approximately 450 students located in the Akron/Cleveland metropolitan area. Akron Law recently celebrated its centennial and welcomed Emily Janoski-Haehlen as the first female Dean of the law school.</p> <p>Akron Law offers excellent teaching, affordable tuition, and a commitment to student success. The school has as a strong relationship with the local and regional bars and with its alumni, many of whom serve in the state and federal judiciary. Akron Law prides itself on outcomes including a high bar pass rate, strong job placement, award-winning clinical programs, national championship advocacy teams, and excellence in Intellectual Property Law.</p> <p>The University of Akron is the region's most influential public research university, contributing to the resurgence of the local economy, providing a highly skilled workforce, and known for an innovative approach to higher education. With more than 300 associate, bachelor's, master's, doctorate, and law degree programs, UA offers career-focused and experiential learning. From polymers to psychology, to engineering and integrated marketing communications, to education and choreography, UA brings together various disciplines in ways that provide students with life-long skills, internships and co-ops, opportunities for academic research, study abroad, on-campus student employment and service projects designed for diverse groups of learners, including full-time, part-time and on-line students, veterans, and adults returning to the classroom.</p> <p>Required Qualifications: A JD or equivalent law degree; potential for successful scholarship and teaching; citizenship or immigration status allowing long-term full-time academic work in the United States.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications: Experience teaching in academic success, bar preparation; or related and analogous topics; potential for outstanding scholarship, teaching, and service.</p> <p>For complete details and to apply for these positions, visit: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs. While all candidates are required to submit their applications via this centralized system, please feel free to direct any inquiries to Mark Schultz, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at mschutz@uakron.edu. For assistance with your application or attachments please call 330-972-8431. Review of applications will begin immediately. The anticipated start date: April 1, 2025.</p> <p>Additional Position Information:</p> <p>Application Instructions: In order to be considered for this position, please attach the necessary documents (CV, Cover Letter, transcripts and three professional references.).</p> <p>Any application materials that are requested beyond the CV can be uploaded in the Application Questions 2 of 2 section.</p> <p>Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin on March 7, 2025.</p> <p>Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.</p> <p>FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):</p> <p>United States of America (Exempt)</p> <p>Union Affiliation (if applicable):</p> <p>American Association of University Professors</p> <p>For assistance with your application or attachments, please contact the Human Resources representative listed:</p> <p>Cindy Harm</p> <p>Email:</p> <p>charm@uakron.edu</p> <p><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong><strong>____</strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></strong></p> <p>Background Check Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Non-Discrimination Statement</p> <p>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.</p> <p>State of Residence Statement</p> <p>It is the expectation of the University of Akron that all work performed as an employee of the University will be performed in Ohio.</p>