Lecturer and Associate Director, Anderson Center - College of Law
Lecturer and Associate Director, Anderson Center - College of Law
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The University of Illinois College of Law in Urbana Champaign is one of the oldest law schools in the country, with an accomplished and influential faculty, a smart and collegial student body, and a strong alumni network. The University of Illinois College of Law seeks applicants to serve as the associate director of the Kimball R. and Karen Gatsis Center for Advocacy and Professionalism (“Anderson Center”). The associate director will also hold the faculty status of lecturer of law.
The Anderson Center’s mission is to provide a world-class experience in both advocacy and professional ethics that prepares and develops competent and professional advocates with essential skills to serve their community and zealously represent their clients in all manners of legal practice. To fulfill this mission, the Anderson Center focuses its efforts on its three pillars of success. First, the Anderson Center works with University of Illinois College of Law leadership to provide, support, and teach innovative and rigorous advocacy courses that emphasize the integration of trial practice, rules of evidence, and professional ethics, while incorporating a “learning while doing” approach. Second, the Anderson Center supports competitive mock trial, moot court, and alternative dispute resolution teams that compete in national competitions throughout the fall and spring semesters. Third, the Anderson Center develops special programming, such as symposiums, advocacy competitions, and CLEs that explore and advance the intersection of advocacy and professionalism.
The Lecturer and Associate Director of the Anderson Center will assist the Director of the Anderson Center in all components of the Anderson Center mission. With the faculty status of lecturer of law, the Associate Director will be expected to teach one advocacy related course each semester, as well as coach one competitive advocacy team each semester.
Duties & Responsibilities
Teaching
Teaching/Coaching law school advocacy teams (mock trial, moot court, or alternative dispute resolution) in both the fall and spring semesters
Teaching an advocacy related course in both the fall and spring semesters
Teaching advocacy related trainings throughout the fall and spring semesters to College of Law students
Teaching advocacy related trainings during the summer for College of Law students
Teaching CLEs relating to advocacy to members of the Illinois bar and alumni
Mentoring College of Law students on advocacy related opportunities and the profession of law
Program Management
Collaborating with the Anderson Center Director in the development of new and innovative courses for the advocacy program
Collaborating with the Anderson Director in development of online and live programs for the advocacy community
Collaborating with the Anderson Center Director in development of advocacy (mock trial, moot court, alternative dispute resolution) competitions that will be hosted and sponsored by the Anderson Center
Collaborating with the Anderson Center Director in developing and executing selection procedures for advocacy related teams
Leading all efforts to host one external advocacy competition per semester Supervising student boards in their efforts to host internal advocacy competitions
Collaborating with the Anderson Center director in development of symposia, practice case files and problem, and advocacy related scholarship and publications
Administration
Assisting the Anderson Center Director with the administration and development of the mock trial program
Assisting the Anderson Center Director with the administration of the moot court program
Assisting the Anderson Center Director with the administration and development of the competitive Alternative Dispute Resolution Program
Minimum Qualifications
Required: A state bar license; 3 years of practice experience; stellar academic credentials
Preferred: Prior participation in law school advocacy competitions (moot court, trial team, ADR) or trial/appellate experience in practice; prior teaching or advocacy coaching experience
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Specialized Faculty position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after 8/16/2026. Salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000 annually, commensurate with experience.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on January 31, 2026. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Devin Scheidemantel at wds@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
Founded in 1867 as Illinois’s flagship public university, the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign empowers a global community of students, scholars, and alumni to change the world through bold, innovative research and transformative education. With a land-grant heritage rooted in progress, Illinois faculty drive paradigm-shifting discoveries, mentor future leaders, and collaborate across 15 colleges and instructional units and more than 20 research institutes. The university’s legacy of excellence includes 24 Nobel Prizes and 29 Pulitzer Prizes awarded to its faculty and alumni, $755 million in sponsored research funding, and 94 academic programs ranked in the top 20 nationally. Illinois offers the resources, recognition, and reach to accelerate your career — along with a highly competitive benefits portfolio. Discover how the Illinois Value Proposition fosters professional longevity, personal fulfillment, and a deep sense of purpose in every role.
Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position; however, all employment decisions will be made by a person.
This position is intended to be eligible for benefits. This includes Health, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, a Retirement Plan, Paid time Off, and Tuition waivers for employees and dependents.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
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