The University of Idaho, College of Law, invites applications for a full-time, academic-year clinical faculty position, to begin in May 2016 to direct its Main Street Legal Clinic and to teach pre-trial and Trial Advocacy courses. Although an academic-year appointment, the person who fills this position will generally be required to run the Main Street Legal Clinic during the summer for 8-12 weeks, with the exact amount of time and pay to be determined by separate contract each year. The Main Street Legal Clinic represents clients in a wide variety of cases including family law, misdemeanor defense, consumer protection, and civil rights matters.
Candidates must have 1) a J.D. from an accredited school or the equivalent; 2) a distinguished academic record; 3) a record of or the promise of teaching excellence; 4) at least five years of post JD practice, clerking or teaching experience; and 5) a demonstrated commitment to service in the law school and the community. Candidates also must be a member of a bar in good standing and eligible for admission to the Idaho State Bar as a supervising attorney within one year of the hire date.
The College has a long history of clinical education and public service. Its clinical programs are nationally recognized and include six in-house clinics as well as an extensive externship program. For more information on clinical and practical skills offerings at the College of Law, please review our website: http://www.uidaho.edu/law/academics/practical-skills.
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. Information about the College of Law is available on its website at www.uidaho.edu/law. Interested people should apply online at www.uidaho.edu/humanresources and include in their application material information addressing the requirements for the position, a resume showing evidence of academic distinction and teaching and service potential, and at least three references relevant to the candidate’s qualifications. The Faculty Appointments Committee will begin reviewing applications on August 24, 2015 and will give priority consideration to applications received before October 1, 2015.
The University of Idaho is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University 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.