The University of Idaho College of Law seeks to fill a full-time, tenure track faculty position to begin in May 2016. This position could be hired as an assistant professor or an associate professor, depending on teaching experience. This position is responsible for supervising our Immigration Clinic and teaching Immigration Law, and may include serving as part of our Trial Advocacy team. The College has a strong integrated clinical program with six full-time faculty. The College earned a grade of “A-“ for practical training by pre-Law magazine, which also ranked our clinical program, in particular, #13 in the country, and our externship program # 15.
Applicants must have a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school or the equivalent with a distinguished academic record and at least five years of post-J.D. practice, clerking, or teaching experience, two years of which must have been spent exclusively or primarily on immigration law. Applicants must be a member of a bar in good standing and must be eligible for admission to the Idaho Bar as a supervising attorney. Applicants must also be eligible and in good standing to practice law in the federal courts and before administrative agencies in the area of Immigration Law. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by September 25, 2015. The position will be open until it is filled.
The University of Idaho has an institution-wide commitment to diversity, human rights, multiculturalism and community, It expresses that commitment by actively recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce and student body, and by building and sustaining a welcoming supportive campus environment, The University of Idaho provides outstanding leadership opportunities for people interested in promoting and enhancing diversity, nurturing creativity and building community. More information about the College of Law is available at www.uidaho.edu/law.
Situated in the beautiful Pacific Northwest, the University of Idaho is a comprehensive research institution that is enriched by its geographic proximity to Washington State University and its programs in Boise, Idaho.