Visiting Professor - Academic Excellence at Mitchell Hamline School of Law

Mitchell Hamline School of Law, a leader in pedagogical innovation dedicated to expanding access to high-quality legal education, seeks a Visiting Professor in our Academic Excellence Program. This position teaches academic skills and bar preparation courses with responsibility for one-on-one tutoring.

The position would begin January 1, 2026, and continue through July 2026 with a possible extension through the 2026-27 academic year and summer bar exam season.

We seek candidates who are passionate about teaching and tutoring and can demonstrate: (1) success in the classroom, (2) excitement to work with students outside the classroom, (3) energy toward our curriculum and programming, and (4) a willingness to contribute to the campus community.

The anticipated annual salary range is from $92k/year to $102k/year depending on qualifications and appointment. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 403(b) to eligible employees.

Mitchell Hamline's Office of Academic Excellence is a dynamic and mission-driven team at the heart of the law school's commitment to student success. Through a thoughtfully designed continuum of services, including three courses in the curriculum, individualized academic tutoring, skill-building workshops, and strategic bar preparation; our team helps students thrive from orientation through graduation and beyond. What sets our program apart is its deep integration with the school's traditional and blended learning models, ensuring that both on-campus and distance students receive high-touch, personalized support. We value innovation, collaboration, and equity, and are constantly evolving to meet the needs of a wide range of students.

Faculty in Academic Excellence are not only educators but also mentors and thought partners, contributing to a culture of excellence, resilience, and belonging. Joining our team means becoming part of a forward-thinking institution that values creativity, student-entered pedagogy, and a shared commitment to closing equity gaps in legal education.

Our law school is in an historic area of St. Paul, on the Indigenous homelands of the Dakota Oyate, home to the Penumbra and Fitzgerald theaters, a diverse array of restaurants, and one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. Just across the river, Minneapolis is the home to the Walker Art Center, First Avenue, the Guthrie Theater, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and one of the nation's liveliest performing arts scenes. Minnesota was an early leader in incorporating forms of alternative dispute resolution into its court rules and

statutes and was on the forefront of restorative justice efforts such as victim-offender conferencing. This area was the birthplace of the American Indian Movement and continues to boast one of the largest urban Native populations in the country. Minneapolis and St. Paul are among the top cities for the arts and entertainment, active lifestyles, non-profit organizations, and exceptional levels of volunteer engagement.

Equity and Inclusion

We seek to recruit and retain faculty members who share our commitment of creating a welcoming and inclusive community aligned with the goals of equity and inclusion, which could be demonstrated by: (1) a candidate's legal practice or community service experience; (2) a scholarly approach that contributes to the legal system's impact on underserved groups; or (3) teaching that incorporates effective strategies for the educational advancement of students in underrepresented groups.

Minimum Qualifications

Distinguished academic credentials, including a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school or a foreign equivalent degree and at least two years of practice and/or academic support teaching experience. The successful candidate will demonstrate experience with fostering or the ability to foster an inclusive and equity-centered teaching, learning, and departmental environment where all can thrive.

Process

Candidates must submit: (1) a resume; and (2) a 2-3-page cover letter that discusses their interest in and qualifications for the position and how their law practice, teaching, research, or community service experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to inclusivity and excellence in academic support.

The committee will consider applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To be considered for our first set of interviews, candidates must submit their application materials by Friday, September 19, 2025.

For questions about the application process, contact Professor Jim Hilbert, Appointments Committee Chair, at [email protected].

MHSL provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or

gender expression. We are committed to teaching and working in an environment focused on equity and inclusion.