Assistant Professor of Student Success

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Company: University Of La Verne

Location: Ontario, CA 91761

Description:

Job Vacancy

Position Information

Functional Title
Assistant Professor of Student Success

Position Details

University Overview

Embark on an exciting journey with the University of La Verne, where your career aspirations come to life in a vibrant and welcoming environment. Established in 1891, our diverse and inclusive community is more than just a university-it's a home for passionate individuals like you.

At the University of La Verne, we embody four core values that set us apart-Ethical Reasoning, Diversity and Inclusivity, Lifelong Learning, and Civic and Community Engagement. If you're fueled by these principles and are eager to make a meaningful impact, your journey begins here.

With a rich history spanning 132 years, the University of La Verne boasts a global Leo Family of 89,000+ accomplished alumni. As the #1 private university in California for social mobility according to U.S. News and World Report 2024, and recently recognized as the 33rd Best U.S. College by the Wall Street Journal 2024, we take pride in our commitment to excellence in education.

Join us in shaping the future, where your passion meets purpose. Come be part of something extraordinary and apply today!

Diversity Statement

The University supports a diverse and inclusive environment where students recognize and benefit from the life experiences and viewpoints of other students, faculty, and staff. Diversity is an active and intentional practice that supports difference and multiplicity to expand knowledge, educate capable citizens, develop the whole person, and serve our local and global communities. Promoting and sustaining diversity is a commitment to educational quality and the creation of positive, respectful learning communities.

Job Description Summary

The Assistant Professor of Student Success at La Verne CLPS is responsible for designing and implementing academic success and bar preparation programs, focusing on essential skills for law school and bar exam success. Key duties include collecting employment and bar passage data, teaching professional responsibility and capstone courses, and providing career counseling to Juris Doctor and Public Administration students and alumni. The role also involves increasing employment opportunities through outreach, organizing job fairs, and serving as a liaison to alumni associations. Additional responsibilities include developing career materials, offering individualized counseling, reviewing job application materials, drafting articles for newsletters, and planning networking events in collaboration with other Southern California law schools.

Minimum Qualifications
  • J.D. from a Calbar or ABA accredited school.
  • Must be licensed with the State Bar of California.


Preferred Qualifications

Benefits Summary

Applicants, please note that actual compensation is determined by several factors that are unique to each candidate, including but not limited to job-related skills, depth of experience, certifications, relevant education or training, and specific work location, among others. The offered wage or salary is only one aspect of an employee's total compensation

Benefits include a comprehensive health and wellness plan, tuition remission program for employee, spouse, and dependent children, a generous contribution to the University's 403B retirement plan, and a generous time off plan.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion and clearance of a background check and employment verification.

Location
Ontario CA, College of Law

Physical Demands Summary

The physical demands primarily include prolonged sitting, frequent use of hands for typing and mouse work, and extended screen time, which may cause eye strain. Occasional light lifting (e.g., files or office supplies) and minimal movement are typical. Proper posture and periodic breaks are essential to mitigate discomfort or strain associated with these tasks.

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting?
Yes

If yes, list maximum weight and duration
Up to 20 Lbs

Describe work environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform.

Duties

Specific Duties
  • Collaborating with the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs to design and implement an academic success and bar preparation program that encourages high academic performance for all students by emphasizing the development of analytical, writing, time-management, and other skills needed for success in law school and on the bar exam, which will include academic workshops.


Percentage Of Time
20%

Specific Duties
  • Collecting employment information and Bar Passa to report placement activities to the State Bar of California and NASPA.


Percentage Of Time
20%

Specific Duties
  • Teaching one professional responsibility course and a capstone course an academic year, as well as a strategic learning methods class.
  • Provide a wide range of career counseling and programming services for Juris Doctor, Public Administration, dual degree program students and alums, including both traditional (law firm) and non-traditional (public service, government, and business) career development.


Percentage Of Time
20%

Specific Duties
  • Increasing employment opportunities for La Verne CLPS students and alumni through outreach efforts, including organizing job fairs and making visits to employers offsite.
  • Serve as a liaison and advisor to the Law and Public Administration alumni associations.


Percentage Of Time
20%

Specific Duties
  • Developing written career materials for students and alums, including career planning guidebooks, resume and cover letter guides, and interviewing tips.
  • Providing individualized counseling to students and alums regarding career planning, goals, options, and opportunities, as well as job search strategies.
  • Reviewing student's job application materials.


Percentage Of Time
10%

Specific Duties
  • Drafting articles for CLPS e-newsletters.
  • Planning networking events to include the local and regional legal and public administration community to help market students and graduates.


Percentage Of Time
10%

Salary Range

Minimum:
$68,640

Maximum:
$95,000

Posting Details

Posting Number
2024-250269FA

Special Instructions to Applicants

The University of La Verne is unable to provide sponsorship for work visas at this time. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States without the need for visa sponsorship now or in the future.

Open Date
04/25/2025

Close Date

Open Until Filled
No

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