Professor of Academic Success, School of Law in Bristol, Rhode Island at Roger Williams University

Roger Williams University
Title: Professor of Academic Success, School of Law

Location: Bristol, RI

Category: Faculty

Job Type: Full-time Regular

Posted On: Tue Jun 30 2026

Job Description:

Roger Williams University School of Law invites applications for a full-time Professor of Academic Success. The Professor of Academic Success will provide leadership in the development, implementation, and assessment of academic support programs designed to promote student learning, academic achievement, bar examination success, and professional development.

The successful candidate will work collaboratively with faculty, administrators, and student support professionals to enhance student performance throughout the law school curriculum and to foster an inclusive learning environment that supports the success of a diverse student body.

Teaching and Faculty Responsibilities

Design, implement, and continuously improve academic success programming for law students.

Teach courses and workshops focused on legal analysis, legal reasoning, exam preparation, academic skills, bar readiness, and professional competencies.

Provide individualized academic counseling and coaching to students experiencing academic challenges or seeking to enhance academic performance.

Develop and deliver programming to support first-year students' transition to legal education.

Collaborate with faculty to identify student learning needs and develop interventions that promote academic achievement.

Analyze student performance data and other assessment measures to evaluate program effectiveness and guide continuous improvement.

Support bar examination preparation through curricular and co-curricular initiatives.

Work closely with the Dean, Associate Deans, faculty, and student affairs professionals to advance student success objectives.

Participate in faculty governance, committee service, and institutional initiatives consistent with faculty status.

Engage in professional development, and faculty service activities.

Student Counseling and Guidance

Advise an assigned cohort of students on course selection.

Serve as academic advisor for students to enhance their likelihood of successfully passing the bar exam the first time. As academic advisor, review and approve course registration each semester for adequate coverage of bar courses and provide other academic support, in conjunction with the Director of Academic Excellence and the Director of Writing, to improve analytical and writing skills necessary to pass the bar exam.

Additional Functions

Attend and participate in events at the School of Law, including but not limited to Pre-Orientation and Orientation, Commencement, Accepted Students Day, Faculty Meetings, and a variety of educational and social events for faculty, students, and alumni.

Participate in School of Law governance and serve on committees which may be established by the Dean and Faculty.

Attend local and national conferences with respect to academic support and legal education.

Job Requirements:

J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school.

Admission to practice law in at least one United States jurisdiction.

Demonstrated excellence in legal education, academic support, bar preparation, legal writing, teaching, student advising, or related fields.

Minimum of five years of relevant work experience, either in the law school academic support field or academic teaching.

Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills with a special focus on communicating effectively with students, including those from traditionally underrepresented groups and those with varying abilities.

Commitment to student success, educational equity, and inclusive excellence.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience teaching in a law school setting.

Experience directing or participating in academic success, bar preparation, or student support programs.

Familiarity with evidence-based educational practices, learning theory, and assessment methodologies.

Demonstrated ability to work effectively with students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.

Record of scholarship, presentations, or professional engagement related to legal education, student learning, or academic success.

Faculty Expectations

The Professor of Academic Success is expected to contribute meaningfully to the intellectual and professional life of the law school through teaching, service, collaboration, and professional engagement. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to fostering a culture of excellence, belonging, professionalism, and student achievement consistent with the mission of Roger Williams University School of Law.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be accepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Additional Information:

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below. Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here: Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly. TITLE IX COORDINATOR: Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number: (401) 254-3123 /Email Address: jstanley@rwu.edu