Professor of Practice, Legal Technologist

AddressTucson, AZ USAPosition HighlightsThe James E. Rogers College of Law at the University of Arizona is hiring a Professor of Practice, Legal Technologist for its Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy Program (IPLP). The primary purposes of this position are to develop and instruct interdisciplinary courses that integrate legal education with practical technology applications to support tribal education; oversee the development and maintenance of Indigenous-focused digital platforms as a Web Developer Lead; collaborate with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe - University of Arizona Microcampus to enhance digital literacy and legal education through innovative teaching strategies; and assist in the technological advancements of the IPLP’s various initiatives and projects in the fields of Indigenous peoples law, policy governance and human rights. This role is essential in fostering community engagement and expanding the use of technology in tribal education. The position is service-oriented and funded for an initial term, subject to renewal based on program needs and funding availability. This career-track appointment is not eligible for tenure.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

Implement and teach interdisciplinary law: technology and Indigenous advocacy courses

• Develop and instruct interdisciplinary law courses in Human Rights Law, Technology, Tribal Governance, and Indigenous Peoples' Digital Rights.
• Develop and instruct specially designed courses that aim to improve student competencies in handling tribal domain name registrations and effectively navigating domain name dispute resolution mechanisms.
• Incorporate Indigenous law and policy education with technology tools to deepen students' understanding and practical skills in managing tribal digital and intellectual property rights.
• Design community-engaged and technology-enhanced flipped classroom content that prioritizes learner-centeredness, inclusivity, accessibility, and scalability, tailored to integrate Indigenous digital rights and international legal frameworks.
• Build strategies that are particularly focused on enhancing online and hybrid course formats to better serve the needs of IPLP’s partnered tribal communities and educational institutions.
• Enhance student learning and leadership by actively fostering engagement through outreach, internships, and research opportunities.
• Construct a flexible course framework that can adjust to new IPLP initiatives each semester or extend over a full academic year, tailored to meet the evolving needs of IPLP’s tribal community partners and specific project demands.
  
  

Web Developer Lead duties

• Oversee the hosting partnership agreement between the IPLP and Campus Web Services.
• Administer and launch new Indigenous-focused websites while updating and maintaining existing IPLP project sites.
• Develop, maintain, and secure digital searchable databases for IPLP projects, ensuring they are updated with the latest security measures.
• Explore methods to integrate Artificial Intelligence into IPLP’s digital databases to enhance and promote the Indigenous Peoples human rights advocacy.
• Provide technical support to IPLP's diverse project teams, assisting with a range of activities including multimedia marketing, social media engagement, event management, registration form coordination, and newsletter distribution.
• Coordinate with various Native American/Indigenous offices at the University to provide support in web development, social media, event promotion, and the creation of multimedia content for digital marketing purposes.
• Craft news articles and stories for website content, effectively communicating updates on IPLP and University-wide Indigenous initiatives to a diverse audience.
  
  

Pascua Yaqui Tribe – University of Arizona Microcampus (PYT-UA) duties

• Deliver classes, workshops, and seminars that focus on effective use of AI, Web Development, and digital literacy in human rights advocacy, emphasizing their applications in Tribal Governance.
• Provide technical support to implement advanced technologies for asynchronous classes, ensuring tribal users can from diverse backgrounds can effectively engage with the course materials.
• Facilitate various courses, assisting both instructors and students in utilizing technology smoothly and efficiently.
• Monitor all deployed technologies continuously and troubleshoot any issues to maintain seamless class operations.
• Collaborate closely with the Pascua Yaqui Tribe Department of Education to assess the tribe’s educational needs and develop detailed plans for future semester courses.
• Design and manage online applications for students enrolling in upcoming courses, streamlining the registration process and enhancing accessibility.
  
  

IPLP Program Support

• Assist in developing and implementing advanced technologies and strategic vision for the IPLP program.
• Collaborate with IPLP staff to enhance the use of technology throughout the program, including in staff training, virtual classroom environments, and interactions with tribal community partners.
• Assist in developing and implementing research technologies for various IPLP initiative projects.
  
  

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities

• Expert in Indigenous Peoples law and policy, human rights practices and working with Native American populations.
• Expert Web Administrator in developing Drupal websites for the university.
• Broad knowledge in collaborative technology tools used in indigenous-centered design and research.
• Expert in qualitative data collection, analysis, and synthesis, with specialized knowledge in integrating these elements into websites.
• Knowledge of HTML, CSS, JavaScript, and ChartJS.
• Skill in teaching in a higher education setting, and a deep commitment to online learning, enhancing learner agency, and learner-centered approaches in legal education.
• Comfort with ambiguity and fast-paced, rapidly evolving environments.
• Skill in strategic planning principles and practices, and demonstrated change, growth, and innovation management abilities.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, including the ability to effectively communicate with individuals of varying technical and human rights expertise.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor or Equivalent Masters level degree in law.
• 1 year of experience building university websites tailored for Native American Community.
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters or Doctoral Law degree in Indigenous Peoples Law & Policy.
• Experience in developing University of Arizona websites using UA QuickStart, managed through Pantheon.
• Experience in building Human Rights Law databases using Search API.
• Experience in tribal community-engagement.
  
  

Rank Tenure InformationCareer-Track (CT)FLSAExemptFull Time/Part TimeFull TimeNumber of Hours Worked per Week40Job FTE1.0Work CalendarFiscalJob CategoryFacultyBenefits EligibleYes - Full BenefitsRate of Pay65,000Compensation Typesalary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE)Type of criminal background check required:Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive)Number of Vacancies1Target Hire Date5/16/2024Expected End Date8/31/2025Contact Information for CandidatesRobert Williams, Professor

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