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Temporary Writing Specialist

Employer
University of North Dakota
Location
Grand Forks, North Dakota (US)
Salary
$32.00 /hour

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Industry
Education
Role
Other
Job Type
Temporary/Seasonal
Hours
Part Time

Job Details

Hiring Department:    School of Law

Minimum Hiring Salary/Position Classification:  $32.00/Hour, Part-time, Non-Benefited, Temporary
Work Schedule:  Approximately 10 hours/week during 16 weeks, fall and spring semester


For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 5PM (Central Time) on the closing date.

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Position Details

The University of North Dakota School of Law seeks (1) to educate students for professional service in the law and law-related professions, (2) to explore legal issues of special significance to North Dakota and the region, (3) to attract a well-qualified and diverse student body and to assist students in making career decisions, (4) to promote improvements in the law and legal systems, the legal profession, and the administration of justice, and (5) to further the overall goals and objectives of the University of North Dakota.

The curricular mission of the University of North Dakota School of Law is to produce well-rounded legal professionals with the necessary skill set to serve as effective, innovative, and ethical leaders.  Our distinct character as one of the smaller public law schools in the nation informs our program of legal education, which is designed to produce competent and ethical lawyers with entry-level proficiency and professional self-sufficiency in any setting and reflects a cooperative and collaborative approach to teaching and learning.  Our curricular goals are to facilitate each student’s professional and personal development and to promote the highest professional standards, critical thinking, self- and other-awareness, creative problem-solving skills, life-long learning, and a commitment to serving society.

Duties & Responsibilities:

The purpose of this position is to work collaboratively with the Lawyering Skills faculty to create best practices for enhancing students’ writing skills; work directly with students to promote the development of writing skills, including through scheduled individual meetings and drop-in office hours at the law school to assist in all aspects of the writing process (such as planning and organizing, drafting strategies, writing style and mechanics, grammar and punctuation, and editing and proofreading); and give regular presentations on writing techniques and strategies to first-year law students.  The topics of these presentations should be determined in collaboration with the Lawyering Skills faculty to address the particular needs of students the Lawyering Skills faculty is observing in a given year. 


Required Competencies:
 

  • Strong communication skills, including knowledge and skills in writing (e.g., grammar, punctuation, organization, and style) and oral communication. 
  • Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills, including clear ability to interact effectively and appropriately with students, staff, faculty, alumni, and appropriate external constituencies.


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Minimum Requirements/Qualifications:
 

  • Graduate degree or currently pursuing a graduate degree in English, Linguistics, or other writing-emphasis field of study.   
  • Successful completion of criminal history records check


In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identify and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. 

Preferred Skills/Desirable Qualifications:
 

  • Substantial Experience in teaching or tutoring undergraduate or graduate students in writing.



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All information listed in this position announcement will be used by the Hiring Department and EEO/AA for screening, interviewing and selection purposes.

Confidentiality of Application Materials
Note: Pursuant to NDCC 44-04-18.27, applications and any records related to the applications that identify an applicant are confidential, except records related to the finalists of the position, which are open to the public after the search committee has identified the top three finalists who will be invited to campus.
 
EEO Statement
UND is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.  Women, minorities, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants are invited to provide information regarding their gender, race and/or ethnicity, veteran’s status and disability status on the form found at http://und.edu/affirmative-action/apcontrolcard.cfm.  This information will remain confidential and separate from your application. 
 
ND Veteran’s Preference
North Dakota Veterans claiming preference must submit all proof of eligibility by the closing date. Proof of eligibility includes a DD-214 and if claiming disabled status, a current letter of disability from the VA dated within the last 12 months.
 
Clery Statement
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, the University of North Dakota publishes an Annual Security and Fire Safety Report.  The report includes the university’s policies, procedures, and programs concerning safety and security, as well as three years’ of crime statistics for our campus.  As a prospective employee, you are entitled to a copy of this report.  The report and statistical data can be found online at http://und.edu/discover/_files/docs/annual-security-report.pdf.  You may also request a paper copy of the report from the UND Police Department located at 3851 Campus Road, Grand Forks, ND 58202.This position is subject to a criminal history record check.      
 

Company

The University of North Dakota is one of the largest employers in the region. The University provides a comprehensive benefits package that includes full health insurance premium coverage for single or family plans, a retirement plan, tuition benefits for employees, as well as for the spouse and dependents of the employee, on-campus training programs, exclusive internal recruitment opportunities, as well as many other benefits.

Company info
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Location
264 Centennial Drive
Stop 7127
Grand Forks
ND
58202
United States

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