"Professor of Practice"

Professor of Practice

Company: Villanova University

Job Location: Villanova, Pennsylvania 19085

Category: Law and Legal Studies

Type: Full-Time

Posting Number: 20251251F

Location: Villanova, PA

Work Schedule: full-time/12-months

Department: 241-Law School Instruction

Position Summary

Villanova University's Charles Widger School of Law is seeking an experienced tax practitioner for the position of Professor of Practice for the Graduate Tax Program. The Graduate Tax Program offers a Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM) for students who have completed a JD, a Master of Taxation (MT) for students without a legal background, and several certificate programs in specialized areas of taxation available to students of any academic background.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. Diversity and inclusion have been and will continue to be an integral component of Villanova University's mission. The University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Teach on-campus and online courses in the Graduate Tax Program.
• Counsel students on academic issues, professional development, and employment opportunities.
• Assist with marketing and outreach to increase student enrollment, assist students with employment opportunities, and enhance the program's reputation and profile.
• Assist Faculty Director with overseeing the Graduate Tax Program's academic programs, including curriculum, teaching, and adjunct faculty.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor degree or Certified Public Accountant certificate is required.
• 4 years of relevant tax practice experience is required.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.
• Excellent teaching ability is required.
• Expertise in relevant substantive area is required.
• Demonstrated experience in relationship building and networking skills is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• A Master of Laws in Taxation (LLM) or Master of Taxation (MT) degree is preferred.
• Prior teaching experience is preferred.

Special Message to Applicants

All applications are to include:

• Application cover letter
• Current and complete curriculum vitae
• List of 3 references (we will contact the references for finalists only)

Finalists will be required to submit a Statement of Contribution to the University's Augustinian Catholic Mission.
Mission Statement | Villanova University

Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.

Salary Posting Information

Competitive

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