Part-time Faculty Waiver Request - Foundational Skills for Attorney Licensing (JDi)

Job Description

A search waiver is requested for: Katie A. Barnett
JOB TITLE: Part/time Instructor
PIN: 00084718
DEPARTMENT: College of Law
CANDIDATE NAME: Katie A. Barnett
Appointment begin date: May 10, 2026
Appointment end date, if applicable:
Compensation Rate: $1,750 per credit hour

The College of Law is seeking a part-time instructor to teach a 3 credit course, Foundational Skills for Attorney Licensing, in its residential and online programs. The course will provide an understanding of the bar review and bar exam process as well as the skills necessary to be successful in the licensing process . A significant portion of the course will be spent discussing how to approach and do well on practice bar exam questions, including essays, performance tests and multiple choice questions. Time will be spent discussing how to learn from bar review outlines and lectures, and how to conduct a self-assessment to understand personal study habits and adjustments which must be made prior to the review of bar-tested subjects. The course will also cover specific topics and skills to help students understand how to manage their attitude, stress, and study time.

Qualifications

• Excellent academic record.
• JD degree.
• Post-JD work experience and credentials must include relevant practice experience.
• Skills and abilities to effectively interact with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members.

Job Specific Qualifications

Not Applicable

Responsibilities

• Order the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Prepare lectures, projects and other student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meet all designated class periods.
• Submit completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to the College of Law and University regulations.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations

Physical Requirements

Not applicable.

Tools/Equipment

Not applicable.

Application Instructions

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter.