Assistant/Associate Professor of Law and Externship

As Law Professor, this position is responsible for providing high-quality legal instruction that prepares students for competent, ethical, and effective practice. As Externship Director, this position is additionally responsible for the strategic development, oversight, and administration of the Law School’s externship program.

Requirements

• Teach the Externship classroom component each semester.
• Teach two additional courses each academic year.
• Coordinate and supervise the Externship field placements each semester.
• Develop community relationships.
• Maintain and expand externship placement opportunities.
• Train and oversee placement supervisors.
• Conduct site visits.
• Ensure compliance with ABA standards, Florida rules, and other governing provisions.
• Supervision of students in classroom.
• Evaluation of student efforts through the preparation and grading of examinations and other assessments.
• Meet with students during posted office hours, required for a minimum of six hours each week.
• Serve as faculty mentor to approximately 25 students to advise them on academic and personal/career matters.
• Serve on a minimum of two Law School Committees.
• Participate in various activities that support the academic life and mission of the Law School.

Benefits

• health insurance
• dental insurance
• vision insurance
• life insurance
• retirement
• tuition assistance
• paid time off
• work/life balance initiatives such as wellness programs, spirituality in the workplace, and training and development