CALIFORNIA WESTERN SCHOOL OF LAW (CWSL) is seeking lateral candidates for a full-time faculty position teaching Professional Responsibility and serving as a Director of CWSL's STEPPS Program.  STEPPS is a key component of CWSL's innovative sequential experiential curriculum, bridging the gap between the first-year legal skills program and third-year clinical and externship programs.  STEPPS integrates the teaching of professional responsibility with an experiential small "law firm" component. 

The role combines the doctrinal teaching of professional responsibility and an administrative component managing the STEPPS Program.  The majority of the time spent in the role will be dedicated to the teaching component, however, the Director will also work closely with the STEPPS staff coordinator to supervise the adjunct professors who teach the experiential component of the program.  We welcome lateral candidates with an established record of scholarship who are seeking tenured/tenure-track positions.  We also welcome clinical faculty seeking a clinical position with security of appointment under ABA Accreditation Standard 405(c).  The timing of this job opening corresponds to a periodic review of the STEPPS curriculum, and so the new Director will both be directing a mature program, but also be part of the process of ensuring the program remains innovative moving forward.  

Prior teaching experience is required.  Some administrative experience is preferred, but not required.  We welcome applications from individuals who would contribute to the vibrancy and diversity of our faculty.  The start date for the position is flexible, but it could begin as early as August 1, 2023.

Application materials should include a cover letter, C.V., and a diversity statement that addresses how you will contribute to CWSL's goal of creating a diverse faculty.  If seeking a tenured/tenure-track position, please include a research agenda.  Please direct application materials and questions to the chair of the Appointments Committee, Professor Catherine Hardee, at the following email address:  chardee@cwsl.edu. We will review applications and begin interviewing on a rolling basis until the position is filled, so applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible.  Applicants are strongly encouraged, if possible, to apply by July 15, 2023.  The salary range for the position is between $130,000 and $180,000, depending on experience.

Established in 1924, CWSL is an ABA accredited and AALS member, non-profit law school, and has the distinction of being San Diego's oldest law school. At CWSL we pride ourselves on the diversity of our student body.  This year, around 45% of our incoming students are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.  We are committed to having a faculty that reflects our student body and our community.  CWSL continues to rethink the status quo in legal education – balancing a rigorous practical education with cutting edge scholarship and community service.  As a result, our graduates have a reputation for being uniquely practice-ready.  

CWSL is located in downtown San Diego, literally overlooking the Pacific Ocean.  A city of breathtaking beauty, we boast perfect weather, miles of beaches, and nearby mountains.  We are a family-friendly, diverse city with small city traffic and walkable neighborhoods.