Legal Writing Instructor

Description

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration: Open To The Public

Employment Status: Full Time, Temporary

Pay Plan, Series & Grade: DS0058/6

Salary Range: $67,246- $80,059

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location: 4200 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20008

Brief Description of Duties

The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law (UDC Law) invites applications for a full-time Legal Writing Instructor to teach various first-year and upper-level writing courses. The Legal Writing Program uses simulated problems to teach doctrine and skills in legal analysis, legal research, and oral and written communication. Instructors will generally teach two sections of a two-credit, first-year course. Each section will have about sixteen students. Periodically, there will be opportunities to teach an upper-level writing course.

Candidates must have excellent writing and analytical skills. Candidates must also have experience in law practice or a judicial clerkship. Teaching experience is preferred. Candidates should have the ability and desire to work collaboratively. A strong plus is additional experience or degrees in education. The initial appointment for a successful candidate is a three-year, twelve-month appointment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach the required legal writing courses to first and second-year law students;
• Plan and develop legal writing and legal skills problems for these courses;
• Provide individual writing instruction to students;
• Grade and comment on legal writing and legal skills assignments;
• Cooperate and assist with other programs involving oral and written communication skills, including moot court competitions and other experiential learning opportunities;
• Coordinate activities of the Writing Hub and supervise student volunteers;
• Coordinate the integration of legal writing across the curriculum;
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Legal Writing.

Minimum Job Requirements

• An earned Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-approved law school;
• Be a member in good standing of the Bar of the District of Columbia or another state; and
• Have teaching experience or evidence of demonstrated potential for effective teaching.

Information to Applicant

Condition of Employment: This is a sponsored program appointment. The duration of this appointment is subject to grant fund availability.

Collective Bargaining Unit (Non-Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

E mployment Benefits: Depending upon length of appointment, selectee may or may not be eligible for full benefits such as health and life insurance, annual (vacation) and sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia’s retirement plan (TIAA).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977, as amended, D.C. Official Code, Section 2-1401.01 et. seq., (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived actual race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, marital status, personal appearance, genetic information, familial status, source of income, status as a victim of an intrafamily offense, place of residence or business, or status as a covered veteran, as provided for and to the extent required by District and Federal statutes and regulations. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition, harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This job is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a 'satisfactory background investigation' is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment, resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore, if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia, Office of Human Resources only.

C ontact Information: All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the University’s EO Policy Statement, please visit: https://www.udc.edu/human-resources/equal-opportunity/ .