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About The University of Texas at El Paso:

The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) is a Carnegie R1, opportunity, and community engaged university at the heart of the U.S.-Mexico border region that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education and economy of the community we serve. UTEP enrolls more than 25,000 students, 85% of whom are Hispanic and half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. UTEP offers 171 bachelor's, master's and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America. 

Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, El Paso is set against the backdrop of the Franklin Mountains and the Chihuahuan Desert in one of the largest binational communities in the world. A family-oriented community that is one of the safest large cities in the U.S., the cost of living in El Paso is very reasonable with an average home value of $224,000 in 2025, and Texas has no income tax. The region's rich culture includes a vibrant street art and mural scene, art galleries, a new children's museum and science center, the state's longest-running symphony orchestra and a full schedule of seasonal events and festivals. Sports fans will enjoy Division I college athletics, Triple-A baseball affiliate the El Paso Chihuahuas and professional soccer team El Paso Locomotive FC, and outdoor enthusiasts will be drawn to year-round hiking, mountain biking and rock climbing in nearby state and national parks. 

Job Description:

The Provost Office at The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) invites applications for a non-tenure track Professor of Practice with the Patti and Paul Yetter Center for Law.  Responsibilities include teaching courses in the Center's Law School Preparation Institute (LSPI) summer program, law school admissions advising, and community and professional engagement.  Additional teaching is required during the fall and spring semesters.   

Key Responsibilities 

Program Teaching 

• Teach two courses during the LSPI College Summer Program. 
• Teach two courses in the College of Liberal Arts during each fall and spring semester. 
  • This may evolve to teaching LSPI courses instead during the fall and spring semester.  

Law School Admissions Advising 

• Provide comprehensive, individualized advising on law school applications for LSPI and non-LSPI students, alumni, and community members.  
• Review and assist in crafting personal and explanatory statements that support students' narratives and elevate their law school candidacy. 
• Guide students in preparing competitive application packages, including resume support and school selection strategy. 
• Analyze admissions offers to advise students on cost-benefit decisions and long-term professional implications. 

Community and Professional Engagement 

• Oversee LSPI internships including partnership management and data reporting. 
• Present information sessions on law school admissions and LSPI services. 
• Represent LSPI at various campus, community, and national events including workshops and panel discussions.  

Other duties may be assigned.   

Requirements:

Required Qualifications 

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school. 
• Extensive knowledge of and experience in law school admissions processes and criteria. 
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, especially in legal and academic contexts. 
• Demonstrated ability to work with diverse student populations. 
• Experience in mentoring, advising, or legal education. 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Teaching experience at the university level. 
• Familiarity with legal career pathways and labor markets. 

Additional Information:

Salary 

Commensurate with experience. 

In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to an open, diverse, and inclusive learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment.
The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or sexual orientation and gender in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee's or prospective employee's right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries-including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident-about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 312.

For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu .

To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure.

Application Instructions:

Applicants must submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and complete contact information for three references.