Writing Advisor - UIC Law

Writing Advisor - UIC Law Hiring Department: UIC Law Location: Chicago, IL USA Requisition ID: 1021377 Posting Close Date: 1/22/2024 About the University of Illinois Chicago UIC is among the nation’s preeminent urban public research universities, a Carnegie RU/VH research institution, and the largest university in Chicago.
UIC serves over 34,000 students, comprising one of the most diverse student bodies in the nation and is designated as a Minority Serving Institution (MSI), an Asian American and Native American Pacific Islander Serving Institution (AANAPSI) and a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI).
Through its 16 colleges, UIC produces nationally and internationally recognized multidisciplinary academic programs in concert with civic, corporate and community partners worldwide, including a full complement of health sciences colleges.
By emphasizing cutting-edge and transformational research along with a commitment to the success of all students, UIC embodies the dynamic, vibrant and engaged urban university.
Recent “Best Colleges” rankings published by U.
S.
News & World Report, found UIC climbed up in its rankings among top public schools in the nation and among all national universities.
UIC has nearly 260,000 alumni, and is one of the largest employers in the city of Chicago.
Description: Position Summary This position serves as a legal writing coach and counselor for law students at all levels.
This position also fulfills the law school's mission and enriches student performance within its nationally ranked Lawyering Skills program.
Duties & Responsibilities Deliver writing programming through individualized and group settings.
Provide individual coaching to law students regarding all stages of the writing process through face-to-face and virtual conference.
Advisors prepare for this responsibility by reading and commenting on students’ papers.
Present workshops on various legal writing topics and collaborate with the Associate Director to innovate workshop content.
Guide student development by focusing on interconnected skills to help students enhance their writing skills.
Promote writing across the curriculum through collaboration with Lawyering Skills faculty and the Academic Achievement Program.
Assess student writing and make appropriate recommendations.
Identify individual student’s learning styles and help students create long-term and short-term plans for improving their writing, reading, and critical thinking skills.
Review students’ written work, diagnose areas in students’ writing that need attention, and give clear, explicit feedback and direction to improve students’ understanding.
Advisors prepare for this responsibility by evaluating students’ needs, including international and ESL students.
Assist students in creating prewriting strategies, as well as strategies for organizing, revising, editing, and proofreading their own work.
Monitor student progress.
Assist with professional development and administrative responsibilities supporting the WRC’s initiatives.
Maintain records of student visits, including common writing problems addressed.
Attend meetings as needed and assigned.
Engage, as opportunities present, in national and regional service related to the legal writing discipline and writing center best practices.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Associate Director of the WRC, the Director of the Lawyering Skills Department, or the Dean.
Perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.
Qualifications: Minimum Qualifications A juris doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
Bar membership in at least one jurisdiction within the United States.
A minimum of two years’ legal experience.
Excellent writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
Demonstrated interpersonal skills in working with diverse students, faculty, staff, and other stakeholders.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Advanced research skills.
Motivation to acquire cross-disciplinary skills.
Commitment to ongoing professional development.
Positive attitude and enthusiasm for tutoring students at all levels of proficiency.
Strong time management and organizational skills; attention to detail and initiative.
Proficiency in using Microsoft Windows and Office products, internet resources (such as TWEN, LexisNexis Classroom, Core Grammar for Lawyers, Purdue OWL, UNC Writing Center, and other writing resources), and e-mail tools.
Ability to use technology as a teaching and learning tool; demonstrate excellent presentation skills; attention to detail and commitment to exceptional work quality standards; and a high level of discretion and confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications A minimum of two years’ experience in a writing center at a law school.
Experience teaching writing, or experience tutoring or training students.
A degree in Cognitive Science, Psychology, Education, or related fields.
Expertise in assessing students’ writing and rhetorical needs.
Prior teaching experience at any level, preferably with students from diverse backgrounds.
Strong desire to make a substantial contribution to higher education.
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