Posted 8/26/09
THE CHARLESTON SCHOOL OF LAW
Director of Legal Research and Writing
The Charleston School of Law invites applications for a
tenure-track Director of Legal Research and Writing
position, beginning in the 2010 academic year.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Director is responsible for administering the first-
year legal writing program, and reports to the Associate
Dean for Academic Affairs. The Director teaches one section
of Legal Research and Writing each semester, and makes
hiring recommendations for the program's adjunct and full-
time faculty. The Director is responsible for training and
supervising the program faculty, and supervising grading.
The Director works with the Library Reference Staff to
ensure the delivery of legal research training for students
and legal writing faculty. The Director will be expected to
develop and conduct writing skills workshops; develop web-
based resources for students; advise the faculty on trends
in Legal Research and Writing; and advise on curriculum
design. Scholarship in areas related to legal education
and/or research and writing pedagogy is strongly
encouraged, as is leadership in state and professional
associations. The Director serves on faculty committees as
requested by the Dean, and has full voting rights. The
Director will be expected to work closely with the
Assistant Dean for Academic Support and the Director of
Academic Support Programs on integrating academic support
pedagogy in the legal writing program.
JOB QUALIFICATIONS:
Candidates should have an outstanding academic record, as
well as experience and demonstrated excellence in teaching,
leadership, and administrative skills. Candidates should
also have at least five years experience teaching legal
writing or as a writing specialist in a law firm. Salary
and faculty rank of Assistant, Associate or Professor
depends on qualifications and experience.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE:
Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
Please submit a letter of application that addresses the
qualifications identified above, and a current curriculum
vitae with references to:
CONTACT: Professor Sheila B. Scheuerman
Chair
Legal Writing Director Search Committee
Charleston School of Law
P.O. Box 535
Charleston, SC 29402