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  • 09 Aug 2023 10:46 AM | Darryl Walton (Administrator)

    UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL is hiring a Clinical Professor (Any Level) for the law school's Community Enterprise Clinic.

    How to Apply

    A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

    Job Summary

    The University of Michigan Law School is seeking to hire a clinical professor in the Community Enterprise Clinic. Depending on experience, the applicant may start as a clinical assistant professor or a clinical professor.

    The Community Enterprise Clinic (CEC) is dedicated to promoting vibrant, diverse, and sustainable communities by providing transactional legal services to nonprofit and community-based organizations, social enterprises, and neighborhood-based small businesses. The CEC provides creative solutions to the transactional needs of clients in its mission to promote economic, racial, and social justice and community and economic development in Detroit and other disinvested urban areas of the region. The CEC works with startup and established clients to provide legal assistance in a number of areas including entity formation, governance, tax and regulatory compliance, drafting and negotiating contracts and leases, creating worker cooperatives and social enterprises, counseling regarding real estate and land use matters, permits and other regulations, advising on employment issues, counseling on risk management, and advising on intellectual property issues.

    Who We Are

    Founded in 1859, Michigan Law School is one of the world’s leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence characterized by a powerful commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmth. Michigan Law has an exceptional and cooperative community of talented and interesting students, with 1000 in the J.D. and 40 in the LL.M. program. Our commitments to collegiality, to constructive and challenging debate, and to enabling our students to pursue a wide range of options explain why the Law School has long been committed to diversity along many dimensions. Our graduates serve with distinction in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors, in large numbers in every major market in the nation, as well as internationally. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is considered among the best places in the United States to live and work.

    At Michigan Law, we view our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion as central to our mission as an educational institution and we seek to ensure that each member of our community has full opportunity to thrive in our environment. We believe that diversity is key to individual flourishing, educational excellence, and the advancement of knowledge and we maintain a deep commitment to fostering a diverse community in which all students, staff, and faculty learn and work in an atmosphere of inclusion and respect.

    Required Qualifications*

    CEC candidates must have a minimum of five years of experience in at least one of CEC’s core areas of practice, a strong interest in clinical teaching, a demonstrated commitment to engage in public interest lawyering through transactional work, and potential for excellence as a clinical teacher, which includes making a substantial contribution to the academic or professional legal community. Candidates must hold a J.D. degree and be eligible for licensure in Michigan.

    Additional Information

    This is a full-time contractual appointment that can lead to a long-term clinical contract. Clinical faculty have 9-month academic year appointments and are eligible for summer financial support for case coverage, special projects, and writing. They have governance rights that closely parallel tenure and tenure-track faculty. Michigan’s faculty salaries and benefits are extremely competitive.

    Contact Information

    Please direct questions to Associate Dean for Experiential Education Debra Chopp at dchopp@umich.edu or 734-763-1948. The position is open until filled but it is advisable to apply by September 22, 2023.

    Applicants may apply online to the University of Michigan Careers site Job ID 238051 or send a letter of interest and resume to Assistant to the Dean Robyn Grimes at rlgrimes@umich.edu.

    U-M EEO/AA Statement

    The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.


  • 09 Aug 2023 10:38 AM | Darryl Walton (Administrator)

    NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL is hiring a Legal Fellow for the law school's Global Human Rights Clinic.

    The University of Notre Dame (https://jobs.nd.edu) is accepting applications for a NDLS Global Human Rights Clinic Legal Fellow (Limited Term).

    Applications will be accepted until 9/1/2023.

    Notre Dame Law School (NDLS) is offering a 2-year postgraduate position (Global Human Rights Clinic Legal Fellow) to work with the Clinic's Founding Director on client representation matters involving human rights (civil, political, economic, social and cultural rights, as well as environmental, climate change, sustainability, and labor rights) before international, regional, and (some) constitutional courts, as well as international arbitral tribunals, human rights treaty bodies, and international decision-making bodies that directly affect human rights outcomes. The Global Human Rights Clinic Legal Fellow will work with Clinic students and will also be under the supervision and direction of the Founding Director. The Global Human Rights Clinic Fellow will work with Clinic students on the research and drafting of petitions, briefs, memorials, and other judicial, administrative, or quasi-judicial communications in the representation of cases.

    Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

    1. 50%: Working with the Clinic Founding Director on the supervision of JD and HR LLM students on client representation matters before international, regional, and (some) national constitutional courts, as well as international arbitral tribunals, human rights treaty bodies, and international decision-making bodies that directly affect human rights outcomes.

    2. 25%: Working for the Clinic Founding Director on developing skills training, teaching tools and preparation seminars for Clinic students, on the practices and procedures of international, regional, and (some) national constitutional courts, as well as international arbitral tribunals, human rights treaty bodies, and international decision-making bodies that directly affect human rights outcomes.

    3. 25%: Research and stay abreast of current and upcoming international human rights issues, recommend potential cases to the Director that the clinic could become involved.

    #LI-SH1

    Minimum Qualifications:

    • Education: Doctoral degree (Ph.D., J.D., Ed.D.)

    • Experience: 3 to 4 years

    • Degree (Knowledge): US JD or a LLM or JSD with a focus on international human rights law

    • Skills: Interest or expertise in international human rights law

    • Legal experience in a relevant area

    • Excellent communicator including legal writing

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Preferred candidate will have had a clerkship and/or legal counsel work at international or regional courts, treaty bodies, or international arbitral tribunals; or legal work at the United Nations or any permanent missions of States to the United Nations; or prior experience working as legal counsel in international or regional organizations.

    ABOUT NOTRE DAME:

    The University of Notre Dame, founded in 1842 by Rev. Edward F. Sorin, C.S.C., of the Congregation of Holy Cross, is an independent, national Catholic university located in Notre Dame, Ind. For the fifth consecutive year, the University of Notre Dame has received Honor Roll distinctions as one of the top 10 higher education workplaces in the country in the Chronicle of Higher Education's annual "Great Colleges to Work For" survey...and we are proud of it!

    This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.

    Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

    The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

    APPLICATION PROCESS:

    Please apply online at http://ND.jobs to Job # https://apptrkr.com/4454929. For additional information about working at the University of Notre Dame and various benefits available to employees, please visit http://hr.nd.edu/why-nd. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.

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  • 07 Aug 2023 2:55 PM | Darryl Walton (Administrator)

    WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a  Director/Tenure-Track Associate Professor for the law school's Academic Enrichment and Bar Passage program.

    WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for the position of Director of Academic Enrichment and Bar Passage, beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year. This is a nine-month, tenured/tenure-track position. Washburn Law has a unitary tenure track with scholarship support including summer writing stipends, year-round research assistants, and funding for travel to conferences. 

    The Director will design and direct a comprehensive academic enrichment program for law students, supervise other academic support professionals, teach in the academic enrichment program, and supervise the bar passage program. It is anticipated the successful candidate will also teach selected courses as assigned.

    Washburn’s law school moved into a state-of-the-art new building in July 2023 and is located blocks from the historic state capitol. Topeka features affordable housing; beautiful, historic neighborhoods with well-maintained parks; and a nationally recognized public library. It is also the home of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Site.

    Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a vibrant and inclusive working environment and curriculum. We offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, supportive leadership team, and a healthy work/life balance.

    Required qualifications include a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school; commitment to academic enrichment and bar passage, developing inclusive teaching practices, and institutional service; and potential for scholarship. Preferred qualifications include training or experience appropriate to teach complementary courses.

    Review of applications will begin on August 21.  For full position description and information on how to apply, visit:

    https://careers.washburn.edu/jobs/director-of-academic-enrichment-and-bar-passage-associate-professor-of-law-topeka-kansas-united-states

    If you have questions about the position, please contact Professor Michelle Ewert, Chair, Faculty Recruitment Committee, at michelle.ewert@washburn.edu.


  • 07 Aug 2023 2:51 PM | Darryl Walton (Administrator)

    WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Tenure-Track Associate Professor of Law for its Family Justice and Immigration Clinic. 

    WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applicants for a tenured/tenure-track position in the Washburn Law Clinic and to teach complementary doctrinal courses, beginning in the 2024-2025 academic year.  We are particularly interested in applicants qualified to teach in a family, immigration, and juvenile law clinic, but all subject areas will be considered. Washburn Law has a unitary tenure track with scholarship support including summer writing stipends, year-round research assistants, and funding for travel to conferences.

    Washburn’s law school moved into a state-of-the art new building in July 2023 and is located blocks from the historic state capitol. Topeka features affordable housing; beautiful, historic neighborhoods with well-maintained parks; and a nationally recognized public library. It is also the home of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historical Site.

    Washburn is dedicated to recruiting and retaining a diverse faculty, staff, and student body and cultivating a vibrant and inclusive working environment and curriculum. We offer competitive wages, an excellent benefits program, supportive leadership team, and a healthy work/life balance.

    Required qualifications include a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school; commitment to clinical legal education, institutional service, and developing inclusive teaching practices; and potential for scholarship.  Candidates must have a Kansas bar license or be eligible for a restricted license to practice in clinic, which does not require the Kansas bar exam.

    Review of applications will begin on August 21.  For full position description and information on how to apply, visit:

    https://careers.washburn.edu/jobs/family-justice-and-immigration-clinic-associate-professor-of-law-topeka-kansas-united-states

    If you have questions about the position, please contact Professor Michelle Ewert, Chair, Faculty Recruitment Committee, at michelle.ewert@washburn.edu.


  • 07 Aug 2023 2:39 PM | Darryl Walton (Administrator)

    THE SANDRA DAY O'CONNOR COLLEGE OF LAW AT THE ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY is hiring a Director for the Lisa Foundation Patent Law Clinic.

    The Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University is conducting a search for a new director of the Lisa Foundation Patent Law Clinic.  For over a decade, the clinic has played an important role in the vibrant start-up culture in the greater Phoenix area.  As a member of the “Law School Clinic Certification Program” administered by the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office (“USPTO”), the Lisa Foundation Patent Law Clinic provides students with a valuable opportunity for hands-on experience in patent and trademark law.

    The successful candidate should have a technical background in science, engineering or similar areas of study and must be registered to practice before the USPTO. Both entry-level and lateral candidates will be considered. Interested applicants should send a C.V. to Professor Zack Gubler, chair of the hiring committee, at zachary.gubler@asu.edu.


  • 02 Aug 2023 10:40 AM | Darryl Walton (Administrator)

    WASHINGTON AND LEE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a tenure track clinical professor of law to serve as the director of the law school's Criminal Justice Clinic.

    Tenure-Track Clinical Professor of Law - open rank

    Lexington, Virginia

    Position Description

    The Washington and Lee University School of Law is excited to announce a search for a tenure-track or tenured faculty member to direct its Criminal Justice Clinic (“CJC”). A long-time leader in experiential legal education, W&L has invested significantly in clinics, externships, and practicum courses, and requires students to complete a number of experiential credits that significantly exceeds the minimum required for accreditation. We seek a legal education professional who will embrace and meaningfully contribute to our close-knit, collegial, and intellectually vibrant community. To that end, clinical faculty at W&L have full voting and governance rights.

    With the recently announced departure of the CJC’s inaugural and long-time director, W&L is seeking a new director for the CJC. The CJC currently emphasizes representation of low-income clients in misdemeanor cases. While the clinical curriculum at W&L prioritizes the client-centered approach to clinical advocacy and teaching that the CJC’s misdemeanor defense focus facilitates, we also encourage interested candidates to reimagine the reach and impact of this clinic should the candidates so desire.

    We invite applications for a position as Assistant Clinical, Associate Clinical, or Clinical Professor of Law to begin July 1, 2024, or sooner. The ideal candidate will have several years of practice experience in the field of criminal litigation; a demonstrated commitment to fostering diverse and inclusive educational or work environments; experience in clinical pedagogy and excellence in the teaching and supervision of law students; and an interest in contributing to practical and scholarly conversations in the criminal law, indigent defense and/or related access-to justice realms.

    Statement of Commitment to Diversity

    A central aspect of the Law School’s mission is to promote a diverse, equitable, and collaborative intellectual community. Our mission statement is at https://law.wlu.edu/about-wandl-law. We continually strive to foster an inclusive campus community that recognizes the value of all persons regardless of identity. To further our mission, we are committed to enhancing the diversity of our faculty and student body. In that regard, we especially welcome candidates from members of communities that are traditionally under-represented in the legal profession and academia.

    Qualifications

    A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school or equivalent is required. Candidates for the position must demonstrate a record of academic excellence and substantial teaching or legal practice experience.

    Application Instructions

    Applicants should submit the following materials through the W&L Interfolio application portal at https://apply.interfolio.com/129016: (1) a letter describing their interest in the position (including a short summary of the applicant’s vision or proposed model for the clinic, and their strategies for promoting inclusiveness in their teaching and service), and (2) a current curriculum vitae (including a list of references). Additionally, although traditional scholarship is not mandatory for clinical tenure at W&L, it is encouraged and supported. As such, applicants who have scholarly aspirations should submit a research agenda.

    Please address these materials to Elizabeth Belmont, chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee. Additionally, please feel free to reach out to her with any questions you may have at:

    Elizabeth Belmont
    Clinical Professor of Law and Director, Community Legal Practice Center
    Washington and Lee University School of Law
    Sydney Lewis Hall 234
    Lexington, VA 24450
    (540) 458-85618
    belmontb@wlu.edu

    All inquiries will be treated as confidential. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

    Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

    Washington and Lee is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  As such, we are interested in candidates who are committed to high standards of scholarship, performance and professionalism and to the development of a campus climate that supports equality and diversity in our faculty, staff and student body. Job description requirements are representative, but not all‐inclusive of the knowledge, skill, and abilities needed to successfully perform this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.


  • 02 Aug 2023 10:38 AM | Darryl Walton (Administrator)

    UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a tenure track assistant professor for Clinical Skills (Family Law).

    The University of North Dakota School of Law invites applications for two Assistant Professors of Law to commence in Fall 2024. These are full-time, tenure-track faculty positions with the primary responsibility of scholarship, service, and effective teaching in the curricular areas of, but not limited to, Business Associations, Health, and Clinical Skills (Family Law). The successful candidate may also contribute to the School of Law's curriculum and student success through additional teaching responsibilities; these additional responsibilities will be determined based on the School of Law's curricular needs and the successful candidate's interests and skills. This position is a nine-month academic year appointment, and the salary is based on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for financial support for expenses related to professional development efforts.

    The UND School of Law seeks colleagues dedicated to fostering well-rounded and public-minded legal professionals with skills to serve as effective, self-reflective, and ethical leaders who will contribute greatly to their communities. Our distinctive character as one of the nation's smaller public law schools—and as the sole law school in North Dakota—informs our program of legal education, which reflects a thoughtful and collaborative approach to teaching and learning. We maintain a close relationship with our state's bench and bar and a special interest in connecting with and serving our state's rural as well as urban populations. The University of North Dakota is committed to creating a welcoming atmosphere for everyone in our community, and our law school strives to cultivate a friendly and supportive learning environment to help our students develop into conscientious legal professionals. We value teachers who demonstrate intentionality and creativity and are interested in infusing their teaching with writing, research, cooperative learning, interpersonal skills, and/or other pedagogies. We also seek scholars with innovative research agendas and encourage work that transcends disciplinary boundaries, including the scholarship of teaching and learning. We desire colleagues who view service to the law school, the academy, and the legal profession as integral to their own success.

    Interested candidates may contact our Faculty Selection Committee at und.law.fsc@und.edu.
    Position is open until filled.

    To view the complete posting and apply:

    https://careers.und.edu/jobs/assistant-professor-of-law-grand-forks-north-dakota-united-states


  • 01 Aug 2023 5:42 PM | Darryl Walton (Administrator)

    UNIVERSITY OF SAN FRANCISCO SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring for its Dean of the School of Law.

    The University of San Francisco (USF), a diverse, urban, Jesuit Catholic university with a global mission, invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Law.

    Since 1855, the University of San Francisco has dedicated itself to offering a daring and dynamic liberal arts education in the Jesuit Catholic tradition. USF is committed to educating hearts and minds to cultivate the full, integral development of each person and all persons; pursuing learning as a lifelong humanizing and liberating social activity; and advancing excellence as the standard for teaching, scholarship, creative expression, and service. Inspired by a faith that seeks social justice, USF strives to humbly and responsibly engage with, and contribute to, the cultural, intellectual, economic, and spiritual gifts and talents of the San Francisco Bay Area and the global communities to which it belongs. In the 2023 U.S. News and World Report, USF was ranked 105th among national universities, second among national universities for the racial/ethnic diversity of its student body and fourth in international student enrollment.

    The School of Law was founded in 1912. It is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a member of the Association of American Law Schools. USF Law is ranked the sixth most ethnically diverse law school in the nation by U.S. News and World Report and has had a minority majority student body since Fall of 2015. Throughout its history, USF Law has prepared students for law careers in a community which boasts one of the finest legal traditions in America. Graduates have distinguished themselves in public interest, private practice and as attorneys in city, county, state and federal offices. Many alums have become members of both the state and federal judiciaries, including justices of the California Supreme Court, as well as prominent members of local, state, and federal legislative bodies. The degrees offered by the School of Law include a JD, JD/MBA, JD/MUPA, JD/LLM in Taxation, LLM in International Transactions and Comparative Law, LLM in Intellectual Property and Technology Law, LLM in Taxation, Master of Legal Studies in Taxation (MLST), 3+3 Bachelor's and JD. The School of Law has over 500 students, 38 full-time and tenured faculty members and 60 part time faculty. USF Law exists to make the world more fair and more just for more people.

    Reporting to the Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean will be a collaborative, transparent, student-centered, and strategic leader who works with and guides faculty, staff, students, and processes with empathy and integrity. With a track record of distinguished management and administration, this person must possess a deep commitment to advancing student success, including bar passage rates and employment outcomes, faculty teaching and scholarly engagement, fundraising, alumni engagement, and the organizational and leadership skills necessary to attract and retain human and financial resources. The ideal candidate will be an authentic, relationship-oriented, and experienced academic leader with a deep commitment to shared governance and collaboration. A track record of demonstrated leadership in advancing diversity, equity, inclusion, equal opportunity, and social justice is a must. Candidates will at minimum possess a J.D. degree and will have an outstanding record of accomplishment in the legal academy, the practice of law, or the judiciary, demonstrating a level of intellectual leadership warranting appointment to the rank of Professor of Law. More information can be found at https://www.wittkieffer.com/position/24773-dean-of-the-law-school/.

    WittKieffer is assisting the University of San Francisco in this search. Review of applicant materials has begun; for fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by October 6, 2023 and submitted using WittKieffer’s https://apptrkr.com/4440586.

    Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

    Werner Boel, LL.M. and Ashlee Winters Musser

    https://tinyurl.com/44y44jvr

    The target salary range for this position is between $300,000 and $355,000 annually.

    The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity institution of higher education. The University does not discriminate in employment, educational services, or academic programs on the basis of an individual's race, color, religion, religious creed, ancestry, national origin, age (except minors), sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition (cancer-related and genetic-related) and disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. The University reasonably accommodates qualified individuals with disabilities under the law.


  • 31 Jul 2023 6:26 PM | Jodi Balsam (Administrator)

    CLEVELAND STATE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW is hiring a Supervising Attorney and Director of the David Braff Animal Law Center.

    The Director will oversee the development of the new David Braff Animal Law Center, whose mission is to advance the interests and humane treatment of animals by providing students with educational and practical experience in animal law, advocacy, and related endeavors. The Director will also manage the Animal Law Clinic, ensure a robust offering of related coursework, develop related programmatic activities and public events, and develop and maintain long-term relationships with donors and local and national animal welfare, wildlife, and related organizations. 

    Minimum Requirements

    • J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school.
    • Licensed to practice in Ohio or be immediately eligible for temporary certification to practice under Ohio Rule for the Government of the Bar IX and willing to seek permanent licensure.
    • One year practice experience in animal law or a related field (such as food law, environmental law, labor law, administrative law, international law, or human rights) or intensive legal education in animal law.

    Preferred Qualifications

    • Two years of practice experience.
    • An outstanding academic record including law review, judicial clerkship, or other honors.
    • Expertise and substantial public lawyering experience in animal law and policy.
    • A commitment to community-based legal advocacy demonstrated by a record of public interest lawyering that is creative and responsive.
    • A demonstrated commitment to the Center’s mission of advancing the interests and humane treatment of animals.

    To view the complete posting and to apply visit:

    https://hrjobs.csuohio.edu/postings/20468

    If you have any questions, please contact Carole Heyward, Senior Clinical Professor of Law at c.heyward@csuohio.edu.

  • 31 Jul 2023 6:22 PM | Jodi Balsam (Administrator)

    GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL is hiring an Associate Professor to teach Fundamentals of Lawyering.

    The George Washington University Law School in Washington, D.C. anticipates hiring one professor to teach in its Fundamentals of Lawyering Program (FLP) for a three-year renewable contract term. The position is a non-tenure track, specialized appointment that would begin in Summer 2024.

    Launched in 2019, the FLP deploys a six-credit, two-semester Fundamentals of Lawyering (FL) course (3 credits per semester). FL provides first-year law students with a strong foundation in legal writing and analysis, research, citation, and problem-solving in a variety of lawyering contexts. The course curriculum is designed to assist with students’ professional identity formation and introduces students to a range of lawyering skills including client interviewing and counseling, fact development, and negotiation. Each FL class will be supported by at least one teaching assistant, an upper-level student who will receive some formal programmatic training and work closely with their professor to assist with a range of tasks. In addition to teaching their courses, FL faculty are expected to serve as advisors in GW's award-winning Inns of Court program and to attend and facilitate Inns of Court Programming. FL faculty are also expected to attend departmental meetings and assist with problem development, creating research exercises, developing and sharing lesson plans and exercises, hiring teaching assistants, and other tasks related to the administration of the FL program. This three-year renewable appointment requires work during the summer months to develop problems and curricular innovations for the upcoming academic year. 

    Job Qualifications: Applicants must possess an American Bar Association-accredited J.D. degree or an equivalent degree and have relevant experience. Applicants must have an outstanding academic record, excellent legal research and writing skills, and demonstrated interest in teaching in a new and innovative program that combines traditional writing and research instruction with training in problem-solving and professional identity formation. Applicants must also have two or more years of experience in a clerkship and/or in law practice and at least one year of teaching experience. 

    Application Procedure:  To apply, please complete an online application at https://www.gwu.jobs/postings/103980 and submit cover letter, curriculum vitae, and list of references. Cover letters should not only summarize your qualifications but should address your specific interest in teaching in the FLP, including any relevant interest in and/or experience teaching the broad range of lawyering skills that are a central part of the curriculum. Review of applications will begin on August 25, 2023 and continue until the positions are filled. Only complete applications submitted via GW’s online system will be considered. Please email any questions to fundamentals@law.gwu.edu.

    The University and Law School have a strong commitment to achieving diversity among faculty and staff. We are particularly interested in receiving applications from members of underrepresented groups and strongly encourage women, persons of color, and LGBTQ candidates to apply for these positions. The University is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law. Employment offers are contingent on the satisfactory outcome of a standard background screening.

    LWI/ALWD Required Disclosures

    1. The position advertised:

       ___  a.  is a tenure-track appointment.

       ____ b. may lead to successive long-term contracts of five or more years.

       _X_  c.  may lead only to successive short-term contracts of one to four years [three years].

       ___ d.  has an upper limit on the number of years a teacher may be appointed.

       ___  e.  is part of a fellowship program for one or two years.

       ___  f.  is a part-time appointment, or a year-to-year adjunct appointment.

    Additional information about job security or terms of employment, any applicable term limits, and whether the position complies with ABA Standard 405(c). 

    The position is for a three-year term, which is renewable. At the first renewal period, a full reappointment process must be undertaken. At the second renewal period (i.e., after six years), a full reappointment process must be undertaken, but there will be a presumption of renewal. At the third renewal period (i.e., after nine years), the position will become automatically renewable. The position requires teaching and committee service but does not require the production of scholarship. 

    2. The professor hired:

       _X_  a.  will be permitted to vote in faculty meetings [on non-personnel matters].

       ___ b.  will not be permitted to vote in faculty meetings.

    3. The school anticipates paying an annual academic year base salary in the range(s) checked below. 

    _X_ $120,000 and over

    _X_ $110,000 - $119,999 

    ___ $100,000 - $109,999 

    ___ $90,000 - $99,999

    ___ $80,000 - $89,999

    ___ $70,000 - $79,999

    ___ $60,000 - $69,999

    ___ $50,000 - $59,999

    ___ less than $50,000

    ___ this is a part-time appointment paying less than $30,000

    ___ this is an adjunct appointment paying less than $10,000

    Additional information about base salary or other compensation: 

    Scholarship is not required for this position, but if the faculty member wishes to produce scholarship, the faculty member will be eligible to apply for a research stipend and will have access to paid research assistants. 

    4. The number of students enrolled in each semester of the courses taught by the legal research & writing professor will be:

       ___  a.  30 or fewer

       ___  b.  31 - 35

       _X_  c.  36 - 40 [While the current 40-student cap is not guaranteed, there is a goal to keep

    student load below 40] 

       ___  d.  41 - 45

       ___  e.  46 - 50

       ___  f.  51 - 55

       ___  g.  56 - 60

       ___  h.  more than 60

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