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Campbell University

Director of Competitive Advocacy & Trial Advocacy Instructor

Campbell University, Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, 27601


Department: Norman A. Wiggins School of Law

Status: Full Time

Position Summary:

Campbell University School of Law is seeking a dynamic individual to serve as the Director of Competitive Advocacy and Trial Advocacy Instructor. Campbell Law’s Competitive Advocacy Program has been recognized as one of the top advocacy programs in the nation by both the ABA and U.S. News and World Report, and its Mock Trial, Moot Court, Negotiations, Arbitration, and Client Counseling teams compete nationally and internationally. This position is a twelve-month, full-time, non-tenure track administrative and instructor level position.

As the Director of Competitive Advocacy, the successful applicant will oversee the highly successful and nationally ranked Competitive Advocacy Program, including the Mock Trial, Moot Court, Negotiations, Arbitration, and Client Counseling teams. The successful applicant will direct and manage the entire Competitive Advocacy Program for the law school and will, in consultation with the Dean, Vice Dean, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, and Director of Trial Advocacy, determine the scope and range of competitions each year. Directing and managing the entire Competitive Advocacy Program will include:

Supervising advocacy support staff (as provided);

Developing advocacy competitions that will be hosted and sponsored by Campbell University School of Law;

Working with the Director of Development to generate resources for the Competitive Advocacy Program;

Cooperating with the Director of Trial Advocacy to promote a consistent approach to trial advocacy instruction;

Overseeing travel and lodging arrangements for competitive teams;

Setting financial guidelines for permissible expenditures of competitive teams while travelling;

Approving for payment all expense reimbursement requests for competitive advocacy programs;

Developing fair and equitable selection procedures for every category of student competitions;

Working with alumni, faculty and staff members, and practitioners to recruit, hire, and supervise advocacy team coaches.

The Director of Competitive Advocacy will also serve as an Instructor at the law school, teaching one or more of the performance sections for the required Trial Advocacy course, under the supervision of the Director of Trial Advocacy. The Trial Advocacy Instructor position is a full-time, non-tenure instructor position.

Located in downtown Raleigh, North Carolina, Campbell University School of Law is a highly demanding, purposely small community of faculty and students whose aim, guided by transcendent values, is to develop lawyers who possess moral conviction, social compassion and professional competence, and who view the practice of law as a calling to serve others and to create a more just society.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Develop and foster the Campbell Law Competitive Advocacy Program

Supervise advocacy support staff and adjunct coaches

Work with the Development Office to generate additional resources

Manage budget for competitive advocacy endeavors

Institute fair selection process based on skill and merit

Recruit, hire, and supervise advocacy team coaches

Cooperate with trial advocacy faculty to implement trial advocacy curriculum

Teach one or more performance sections of the required Trial Advocacy course, which is led by the Director of Trial Advocacy

Develop and manage learning objectives and recommendations in consultation with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Director of Trial Advocacy

Administer tests, assignments and/or other exercises that permit measure of knowledge, abilities and/or performance relative to the learning objectives

Maintain effective and timely communications with students and staff at all times

Complete student record keeping and submit grades in a timely and accurate manner

Participate in departmental, faculty and staff meetings as requested

Maintain a professional appearance and demeanor at all times

Uphold and abide by Campbell Law School and Campbell University policies and procedures, including, but not limited to Title IX, and Information Security, including FERPA and other state and federal regulations

Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time with or without notice

Education/Experience:

J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school

Minimum two years’ civil and/or criminal litigation experience

Sound academic qualifications

Commitment to excellence in teaching

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Demonstrated skill in teaching and mentoring students, and practice experience in civil or criminal litigation

Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communication skills

Demonstrate tact, a positive attitude, courtesy and discretion in dealing with faculty, staff, students, university officials and outside constituencies

Technological proficiency, including an ability to learn and deliver remote instruction

Ability to work independently and function effectively in a team and within a diverse group of people

Manage multiple, concurrent projects, and meet set deadlines

Exercise independent judgment as necessary

This position demands accuracy, honesty, integrity and the ability to work with the Christian mission of Campbell University

To Apply For This Position:

Campbell University is unable to accept paper or email applications.

IMPORTANT: A cover letter, CV, or resume, and contact information for three professional references are requested as part of the application process. Applications without these attachments may be considered incomplete.

If you have any questions, or if you are an individual with a disability and need assistance completing an application for employment contact the Human Resources Department at 910-893-1256 or email employment@campbell.edu. Campbell University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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