Graduate Tax Program Director

Company: The University Of Denver
Location: Denver
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Apply now Job no: 497603 Work type: Faculty W/Admin Role Location: Denver, CO Categories: Faculty Division: Sturm College of LawPosition SummaryThe 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. 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 (M. Tax and LL.M.), a complement of outstanding full-time and adjunct faculty, strong partnerships with leading tax-related employers, and a dedicated network of roughly 3,000 highly accomplished alumni working in the fields of law, accounting, business, and government.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

• 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 TaxPreferred Qualifications
      • Prior tax-related teaching experienceWork ScheduleMonday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.Application DeadlineFor consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) November 5, 2024.Special InstructionsCandidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.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.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, 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
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