Job no: 497603
Work type: Faculty W/Admin Role
Location: Denver, CO
Categories: Faculty
Division: Sturm College of Law
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law seeks applications to serve as Director of its nationally recognized Graduate Tax Program. A respected and long-standing leader in providing tax-related training to lawyers and accountants, the Graduate Tax Program features a pair of rigorous and innovative degree programs (LL.M. and M. Tax), an outstanding complement of full-time and adjunct faculty, strong partnerships with leading employers, and a dedicated network of roughly 3,000 highly accomplished alumni working in law, accounting, business, government, and other fields.
Position Summary
The University of Denver Sturm College of Law seeks to hire a respected, innovative, and visionary individual to direct its nationally recognized Graduate Tax Program. The directorship is contemplated as a part-time non-teaching adjunct appointment with an expectation of roughly 8-10 hours per week, capable of being held alongside other compatible professional commitments that the Director may wish to pursue. The successful candidate would be expected to begin on or shortly after November 1, 2024. The term of the position is two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third year upon mutual agreement.
Essential Functions
The successful candidate would be expected to undertake the following principal responsibilities designed to enhance the stature, visibility, and return-on-investment of the Graduate Tax Program:
- Work closely with the Associate Dean of Graduate and International Legal Programs and relevant staff on programmatic initiatives in the realms of marketing, curriculum, instructional design, co-curricular offerings, and faculty hiring.
- Partner with the Dean, the Associate Dean of Graduate and International Legal Programs, the Externship Office, the Career Development Office, and University advancement professionals to engage external partners, including accounting firms, law firms, and alumni.
- Teach one or more courses in the Graduate Tax Program, to be compensated separately at prevailing rates for adjunct faculty teaching in the Program.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively and build strong relationships with peers, divisions and senior leadership.
- Ability to collaborate and be comfortable dealing with ambiguity.
- Ability to create effective partnerships.
- Strong interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to effectively manage multiple projects, have attention to detail, and work effectively in a fast-paced work environment.
- Ability to think strategically and creatively.
- Ability to handle time sensitive/confidential information appropriately.
Required Qualifications
- Expertise in tax law
- J.D., M. Tax, or LL.M. degree in Tax
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior tax-related teaching experience
Working Environment
1. Standard office environment.
2. Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
3. Noise level is quiet to moderate.
Physical Activities
1. Ability to sit in front of a computer for an extended period of time.
2. Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs.
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 5, 2024.
Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.
Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.
Salary Range:
The salary rate for this position is $25,000. This is an unbenefited position.
Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass.
Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.
Advertised: October 22, 2024
Applications close: November 05, 2024