The Paul M. Hebert Law Center of Louisiana State University invites applications for a faculty position in the Law Center’s Clinical Legal Education Program to teach and direct the Immigration Law Clinic. This is a full-time position starting in Fall 2015. The position may be tenure-track or contract-track depending on the candidate’s qualifications and professional and academic interests. Entry-level and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.

The Immigration Law Clinic is a five credit, one-semester clinic in which students represent individuals in affirmative asylum, defense of removal, and adjustment of status cases. Louisiana is home to one of the busiest Immigration Courts in Oakdale, Louisiana, as well as an Immigration Court in New Orleans. There is also a large population of individuals in immigration detention facilities throughout the state. 

Minimum Qualifications:  Candidates must possess a J.D. degree and be licensed to practice and in good standing in a U.S. jurisdiction with a minimum of 5 years experience in immigration law.

Preferred Qualifications: Demonstrated excellence in the practice of immigration law; experience teaching and supervising and mentoring students/new attorneys in the practice of law; as well as a record of demonstrated excellence, or the promise of excellence, in teaching and academic scholarship. 

Application Process:  Interested candidates should forward a resume and statement of interest to: 

Professor John Church, Chair of Faculty Appointments Committee

               Paul M. Hebert Law Center

               Louisiana State University

               1 East Campus Drive, Room #320

               Baton Rouge, LA 70803

               John.church@law.lsu.edu  

Questions regarding the Immigration Law Clinic can be directed to Professor Robert Lancaster, Director of Clinical Legal Education at (225)578-8640 or Robert.lancaster@law.lsu.edu .

Louisiana State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and Educator.