American University, Washington College of Law is seeking applications for a Visiting Professor for Academic Year 2016-17 in the Immigrant Justice Clinic (IJC). American University’s in-house, “live-client” Clinical Program, comprising ten (10) clinics and serving approximately 240 students per year, is respected for its leadership in scholarship, development of clinical methodology, contributions to increasing access to justice for under-served clients, and the breadth of its offerings.
The Visiting Professor will supervise casework, co-teach the weekly seminar and case rounds, and engage in course planning and preparation, assisted by the IJC’s Practitioner-in-Residence. Typically, sixteen (16) students are in the IJC for two semesters; each faculty member supervises eight (8) students. The Visiting Professor also will teach one course outside of the clinical curriculum.
Minimum qualifications include a JD degree, outstanding academic record, three years’ experience as a lawyer and membership in a state bar. Preference will be given to an applicant who currently teaches at a U.S. law school. American University is an EEO\AA employer committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.
Applications consisting of a curriculum vitae and cover letter should be submitted on-line via: http://apply.interfolio.com/34203. Please contact Michael Finazzo, Faculty Coordinator, at mfinazzo@wcl.american.edu (202-274-4002), if you have any general questions regarding the process, and Professor Robert Dinerstein, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee and Associate Dean for Experiential Education,rdiners@wcl.american.edu, for any other questions about the position. The position will remain open until filled.
American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities. American University is a tobacco- and smoke-free campus.