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Department:
Washington College of Law
Time Type:
Full time
Work Modality:
Hybrid 01 (On Campus 3-4 Days/Week)
Union:
SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division
This position is part of a collective bargaining unit represented by SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division. That means the terms and conditions of your employment are governed by university policy (including the Staff Personnel Policies Manual) and any collective bargaining agreement entered into between American University and SEIU Local 500 - Provost & Enrollment Division.
Job Description:
Summary:
Improve the quality of the interactions in the Legal Rhetoric program. Advise students in legal rhetoric techniques and approaches. Help WCL Students understand approaches to legal writing. Create database of examples and approaches to legal rhetoric writing. Identify areas of greatest need; research and implement related solutions.
Essential Functions:
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
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Support the program in developing academic programs; assist the department with sample preparation.
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Provide students with information and guide them through Legal Rhetoric issues. Be the initial point of contact for students experiencing Legal Rhetoric challenges and/or difficulties.
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Develop a resource bank of writing samples and support materials. The Fellow will lead the development of and/or support the design and delivery of teaching materials, such as writing problems for future use in the program.
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Review issues and opportunities associated with the utilization of Legal Artificial Intelligence. Develop best practices related to all Legal Rhetoric concepts and AI issues; lead workshops related to various rhetoric topics including drafting, sample preparations, and using AI in legal writing. Develop workshops for content development and submission. Research and identify various issue with AI reliance (accuracy, plagiarism, citations).
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Develop a searchable database (s) for faculty and upper level students to use and contribute to.
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Lead and support the design and delivery of new teaching materials; assess the impact of such tools.
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Competencies:
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Serving Customers.
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Acquiring and Analyzing Information.
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Developing Plans.
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Evaluating and Implementing Ideas.
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Thinking Broadly.
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Leading and Inspiring People.
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Driving Continuous Improvement.
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Building a Customer Focused Organization.
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Supervisory Responsibility:
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Student supervision.
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Interaction with Faculty and Rhetoric Fellows; interaction and guidance with Rhetoric adjuncts.
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Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
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Exempt; 35 hours/week.
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This position is Union Eligible
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Restricted to 2023 WCL graduates.
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Salary Range:
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$63,000/year.
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Supervisory Responsibility:
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Student supervision.
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Interaction with Faculty and Rhetoric Fellows; interaction and guidance with Rhetoric adjuncts.
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Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
<ul>
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Exempt; 35 hours/week.
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This position is Union Eligible
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Restricted to 2023 WCL graduates.
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Required Education and Experience:
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Juris Doctor issued by WCL in 2023.
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1-2 years of related legal experience.
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Proven understanding of Legal Rhetoric processes and practices.Understanding and awareness of best practices in Legal Rhetoric concepts and philosophies.
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Preferred Education and Experience:
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Juris Doctor.
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1-3 years of relevant experience.
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Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package including a 200% matching retirement plan, tuition benefits for full-time staff and their families, several leadership development certificates, and has been recognized by the American Heart Association as a fit-friendly worksite.
Other Details
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Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.
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Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.
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Please note this job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
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American University is an
E-Verify
employer.
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