Description

Loyola University New Orleans College of Law, a Jesuit institution, invites applications for a full-time clinic faculty position starting the 2025-26 academic year. This clinic teaching position is focused on clinic instruction through a litigation docket with law student practitioners that meets the requirements of both La. S.Ct. R. XX and the mission of the Loyola Law Clinic. We seek a dynamic lawyer- advocate-teacher with a strong record of leadership in the field. Clinic litigation areas for this position include, but are not limited to: elder law, public benefits, employment, disability, civil rights, criminal defense, and wrongful convictions. The applicant should identify the civil teaching/practice area in their letter of interest. The Law Clinic advances a dual mission of providing experiential, live-client clinical experience for law students and outstanding legal representation to underserved clients and community partners. The Law Clinic is dedicated to fulfilling the Jesuit Mission of pursuing justice while exposing students to critical legal needs in the community. The Law Clinic serves as a large, well-respected social justice law organization within the University and around the region and country. Outstanding junior lateral candidates are encouraged to apply. 

Loyola is committed to building and supporting a vibrant, multicultural, and diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. As such we encourage applications from traditionally under-represented populations. Appointment and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Examples of Duties

This clinic faculty position is expected to collaborate with clinic law professors, students, staff attorneys, and staff in developing and maintaining outstanding work in all areas of teaching and practice. Additionally, involvement in faculty governance is expected. Clinic faculty report to the Dean and the Law Clinic Director.

Typical Qualifications

The successful candidate will maintain a caseload with law student practitioners and must demonstrate: 
1) strong law practice background—at least 6 years of lawyering practice in the teaching/practice area identified in the candidate’s letter of interest.
2) distinguished record of engagement with the legal education community.
3) demonstrated commitment to excellent teaching, student supervision, and mentorship.
4) demonstrated commitment to justice lawyering for low-income, vulnerable people.
5) demonstrated record or capacity for clinic scholarship and intellectual engagement.

Admission to law practice in Louisiana prior to the start of the position is required.
Prior clinical teaching experience is strongly preferred.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

To apply, please include a letter of interest including teaching/scholarly areas of expertise, CV, and a list of three references. Applicants MUST also send the application packet to Christina Luwisch at cmluwisc@loyno.edu.

Deadline: Applications are considered on a rolling basis. *Priority will be given to applications submitted by the end of day on September 16, 2024. 

In accordance with the Campus Security Act as amended, Loyola University publishes annually and distributes to members of the academic community, and upon request to prospective (students/employees), an annual security report.  That report includes current policies and procedures of the University Police Department for the reporting of campus crimes, notifying the campus community of occurrence of campus crimes, policies regarding access to campus buildings, the enforcement authority of the University Police Officers and their relationship to local police.  University policies on the possession, use and sale of alcohol and illegal drugs are outlined. The Campus sexual Assault Program and policy is described.  Campus crime statistics as defined under this law for the last three calendar years are included.  A copy of this report may be secured from the (Office of Admissions), (Office of Human Resources), or from the University Police Department. 

Loyola University New Orleans does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, gender, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, veteran's status or national origin in its educational programs or activities, including employment and admissions. At the same time, Loyola cherishes its right to seek and retain personnel who will make a positive contribution to its religious character, goals, and mission in order to enhance the Jesuit, Catholic tradition.