Western State University College of Law (Fullerton, CA), Tenure-Track Position for Clinician

Western State University College of Law seeks to fill a tenure-track position for an Assistant or Associate Professor of Law to develop, teach and supervise in a new in-house, live-client clinic.  We invite candidates from a broad range of subject matter areas whose vision of clinical legal education is consistent with the College of Law’s mission of training future practitioners, and we particularly welcome candidates with an interest in developing a clinic in the areas of family law, employment law, or elder law.  Candidates with an interest in teaching doctrinal classes, in particular Evidence and Family Law, are also strongly encouraged to apply.  Ultimately, we seek the best candidates to enhance and expand our existing program, which includes an in-house immigration law clinic as well as civil and criminal externship programs.  

We seek applicants with prior clinical teaching experience, a distinguished academic record, and either a record of scholarly publication or demonstrated potential to become a strong scholar.  Applicants must either be a member of the California bar or willing to gain admission as soon as practicable after appointment.  The search will be conducted in the 2012-2013 academic year, with the expectation that clinic will launch during the 2013-2014 academic year.

The College of Law is located in Fullerton, California.  Successful candidates will join the College of Law at an exciting time in its development as it expands its faculty and program offerings.  The College of Law is fully accredited by the American Bar Association and is an equal opportunity employer.

Inquiries may be directed to the Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee for 2012-2013, Jennifer Lee Koh, Assistant Professor of Law and Director of the Immigration Clinic, at jkoh@wsulaw.edu or (714) 459-1136.