SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY'S COLLEGE OF LAW Law invites applications for the position of Associate Teaching Professor and Director of our Housing Clinic. The Housing Clinic operates in partnership with Legal Services of Central New York and the Legal Aid Society of Mid New York to provide representation to low-income tenants in eviction, housing conditions, and other rental housing-related matters. The Clinic Director supervises law school students in the clinic work who handle all aspects of clients’ cases, including interviewing and counseling, investigation, negotiation, pleading and motion practice, courtroom advocacy, and real estate procedure.
Candidates will be expected to teach in the residential law program and in our online JD interactive program. Candidate’s duties include directing the operation of our Housing Clinic, teaching the Housing Law Seminar, which is scheduled twice a week, supervising students on existing case work, identifying appropriate legal work, and participation with other clinical faculty in the operation of the Office of Clinical Legal Education. In addition to the clinic itself, each clinic director is typically expected to teach one course in their area of expertise. Duties may be adjusted over time by the College of Law as needs evolve. Experience supervising, mentoring and training new attorneys is essential. Experience with landlord-tenant law litigation, eviction defense and matters that enhance housing stability is strongly preferred.
This is a contract faculty position, beginning in the Spring Term of 2025. This position is a three-year contract faculty position eligible for subsequent three- or five-year contract renewals. Rank will be determined based on a candidate’s experience and qualifications.
Candidates should have an excellent academic record and should hold a JD degree from an accredited law school. Preferred post-JD experience and credentials include advanced degrees, relevant legal practice, litigation expertise, or similar experience. A demonstrated commitment to excellent classroom teaching is required. Candidates must have the skills and abilities to effectively interact with diverse groups of students, colleagues, and community members.
The anticipated start date for this position is January 2025. The salary range for an Associate Teaching Professor, depending on experience, is $80,000 to $115,000 with benefits.
Interested applicants should apply through sujobopps.com, posting https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/106844 and provide a cover letter, resume/CV, and the names of three references who can assess the candidate’s potential as a legal academic. Syracuse University is committed to diversity and is an equal opportunity employer. Priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before