Visiting Associate Director of Trial Advocacy
Job description
Visiting Associate Director of Trial Advocacy
College of Law
The Kimball R. and Karen G. Anderson Center for Advocacy and Professionalism at the University of Illinois College of Law aims to provide "best in class" training to College of Law students by offering training in a wide variety of advocacy skills and with innovative classes and programs relating to the professional responsibility obligations attendant to client advocacy. The Visiting Associate Director of Trial Advocacy assists the Director of Trial Advocacy in meeting these aims and providing "best in class" training to College of Law students.Teaching:
- Teaching law school mock trial teams in both the fall and spring semester
- Teaching one advocacy related course in both the fall and spring semester
- Teaching advocacy related trainings and Continued Legal Education (CLE) programs to College of Law students and alumni
- Collaborating with the Director of the Undergraduate Law Studies Program in mentoring and advising members of the undergraduate mock trial team
- Collaborating with the Director of Trial Advocacy in the development of new and innovative courses for the Trial Advocacy Program
- Collaborating with the Director of Trial Advocacy in development of online and live programs for the trial advocacy community
- Collaborating with the Director of Trial Advocacy in development of trial advocacy competitions that will be hosted and sponsored by the Anderson Center and College of Law
- Collaborating with the Director of Trial Advocacy in development of symposia, practice case files and problems, and advocacy related scholarship and publications
- Assisting the Director of Trial Advocacy with the administration and development of the Mock Trial Program
Minimum Qualifications
J.D. or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school; State bar licensure
Preferred Qualifications
Two years of civil and/or criminal litigation experience, or extensive participation in law school mock trial competitions.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic Professional position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The anticipated start date is August 16, 2023. Salary is commensurate with experience. Full benefit package.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information: Please submit a resume and cover letter (up to three letters of reference are optional).
Applications must be received by 7:00 pm (CDT) on May 7, 2023 (extended closing date). Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Tish Lehigh lehigh@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, COVID-19 vaccination requirement, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
Requisition ID: 1016576
Job Category: Education & Student Services
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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