TEXAS TECH UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications to serve as Clinical Instructor/Chief Public Defender, responsible for managing all operations and administration of the Caprock Regional Public Defender Office (Office); manages all daily activities involving personnel, case handling and resources; develops and implements policies and procedures for the operations of the office and plans for future development; provides legal representation for, or ensures defendants are represented in, criminal proceedings and ensures their constitutional rights are upheld; serves as lead counsel in some cases; oversees and participates in preparation, presentation and disposition of cases; and cooperates with the Director and any authorized researchers. Contributes to the university's mission through teaching and service.

About the University

Established in 1923, Texas Tech University is a Carnegie R1 (very high research activity) Doctoral/Research-Extensive, Hispanic Serving, and state-assisted institution. Located on a beautiful 1,850-acre campus in Lubbock, a city in West Texas with a growing metropolitan-area population of over 300,000, the university enrolls over 40,000 students with 33,000 undergraduate and 7,000 graduate students. As the primary research institution in the western two-thirds of the state, Texas Tech University is home to 10 colleges, the Schools of Law and Veterinary Medicine, and the Graduate School. The flagship of the Texas Tech University System, Texas Tech is dedicated to student success by preparing learners to be ethical leaders for a diverse and globally competitive workforce. It is committed to enhancing the cultural and economic development of the state, nation, and world.

About Lubbock:

Referred to as the “Hub City” because it serves as the educational, cultural, economic, and health care hub of the South Plains region, Lubbock boasts a diverse population and a strong connection to community, history, and land. With a mild climate, highly rated public schools, and a low cost of living, Lubbock is a family-friendly community that is ranked as one of the best places to live in Texas. Lubbock is home to a celebrated and ever-evolving music scene, a vibrant arts community, and is within driving distance of Dallas, Austin, Santa Fe, and other major metropolitan cities. Lubbock’s Convention & Visitors Bureau provides a comprehensive overview of the Lubbock community and its resources, programs, events, and histories.

About the College

The School of Law has approximately 440 students and 38 full-time faculty members. The School of Law is an integral part of the University and offers 10 dual-degree programs with other Texas Tech schools and colleges. The School of Law has a strong focus on students and is committed to a practical education to produce practice-ready graduates.

About the Department/School/Area

https://www.depts.ttu.edu/law

Major/Essential Functions

• Directs, plans, manages and supervises the daily work activities of all professional, support staff and qualified law students (students) including the maintenance of required reports and invoices;
• Maintains a regular caseload and provides backup on caseloads of students who are on vacation, are unable to complete specific assignments or who graduate;
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• Supervises students following the educational requirements and techniques established by the Director toward the student’s full development of the advanced skills necessary to practice law in accordance with all rules and operating policies and procedures of Texas Tech University as a member of the law faculty while agreeing to acquiesce to the supervision and direction of the Director in the proper clinical, educational techniques and best practices to provide the students a full, rich educational environment and experience in the implementation of the clinical programs as designed;
• Makes temporary adjustments to caseload policies depending on the overall complexity of certain cases, the type of cases, student experience, support staff experience, or other factors affecting the delivery of services;
• Assists the Director in developing organizational and personnel practices and procedures and in writing and maintaining a standard operating policies and procedures manual;
• Communicates with the Law School Dean and Clinic Director as directed;
• Trains, monitors and evaluates staff in a manner consistent with the standard personnel policies and procedures of Texas Tech University;
• Operates in a manner that meets the requirements of the Texas Fair Defense Act;
• Monitors receipt of and make all case assignments to students;
• Screens all cases for conflicts of interest;
• Serves as departmental head in all communications with other entities;
• Prepares and administers the annual operating and capital budget for the Office;
• Pursues and administers grant funding functions required by the Texas Indigent Defense Commission;
• Develops and establishes creative approaches to case management or other unique problems confronting the Office;
• Teach the weekly classroom component of the clinical section he supervises;
• Perform the duties of a criminal defense lawyer, including, without limitation, providing legal advice to clients; Interviewing clients and witnesses for preparing a defense; Participating in plea negotiation with prosecutors; Advising clients on plea offers, options, collateral consequence, and potential for success at trial or other dispositions of cases; Directing the work of staff and students;
• Seeking from the court any necessary funding for outside experts and investigation in the preparation of a defense; Performing legal research; Searching resources and studying legal records and documents to obtain information applicable to case issues and preparing appropriate documents; Obtaining documents by subpoena and other discovery methods; Drafting briefs, motions, orders, subpoenas and other legal documents, as well as correspondence and reports; Identifying defenses and tactical procedural choices for clients; Preparing cases for court and conducting hearings and trials related to pending cases;
• Providing narrative, descriptive entries in client files of opinions, impressions, and facts collected;
• Preserving any potential error for appellate points; Advising clients of the constitutional rights waived by pleading guilty and the potential direct and collateral consequences of a guilty plea; Advising non-citizen clients of the specific immigration consequences of criminal convictions; Selecting juries, examining and cross-examining witnesses, drafting and arguing jury instructions and arguing cases to the jury and on appeal; Responding to telephone calls promptly; Maintaining the highest ethical standards of the profession; and agreeing to abide by any contractual agreements or grant award terms, conditions and/or reports approved by Texas Tech University and the School of Law.

Organization

Texas Tech University

Faculty Qualifications

J.D./LL.B. from an accredited law school and meet the requirements of the Texas Code of Criminal Procedure Article 26.04 for appointment to all felonies, misdemeanors and juvenile cases in the 7th and 9th Administrative Judicial Regions as published by the individual counties in accordance with Art. 26, C.C.P., and as approved by the Texas Task Force on Indigent Defense. Those qualifications, without limitation, include:

1. Be a member in good standing of the State Bar of Texas;
2. Exhibit proficiency and commitment to providing quality representation to defendants in criminal cases;
3. Have trial experience in the use of and challenge to mental health or forensic expert witnesses and investigating and presenting evidence at the penalty phase of a criminal trial;
4. Have substantial experience in the practice of criminal law with at least five years experience practicing criminal law and during that time demonstrated that he or she has the required legal knowledge and skill necessary to provide representation in felonies, misdemeanors and juvenile cases and will apply that knowledge and skill with appropriate thoroughness and preparation;
5. Have tried to verdict as lead counsel a significant number of felony trials, including at least one homicide trial and other trials for offenses punishable as first or second degree felonies or capital felonies, showing substantial experience in the practice of criminal law;
6. Have participated and maintained compliance with the requirements of the State Bar of Texas in continuing legal education courses or other training relating to defense in criminal cases.

Preferred Qualifications

Substantial knowledge and understanding of the relevant state, federal and international law, both procedural and substantive, governing criminal cases; considerable knowledge of the organizational, procedural and human aspects in managing an organization. Skill in interviewing a variety of individuals and soliciting needed information to determine facts and circumstances, in developing effective defense strategies, in analyzing cases and applying legal principles, in presenting statements of law clearly and logically in written and verbal form, in presenting an effective defense in court, and in preparing clear, concise, accurate and effective legal, policy and procedural guidelines; skill in the management and conduct of complex negotiations and litigation; skill in legal research, analysis, and the drafting of litigation documents; skill in oral advocacy; skill in the use of expert witnesses and familiarity with common areas of forensic investigation, including fingerprints, ballistics, forensic pathology, and DNA evidence; skill in the investigation, preparation, and presentation of punishment evidence; skill in the elements of trial advocacy, such as jury selection, cross- examination of witnesses, and opening and closing statements; skill in supervising professional, administrative and clerical employees; skill in managing multiple projects simultaneously; skill in communicating effectively with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; skill in preparing and administering budgets; ability to handle highly stressful criminal cases; ability to develop strategic plans; ability to adjust to rapidly fluctuating situations; ability to operate a personal computer and basic office equipment; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with subordinates, co-workers, employees, governmental department heads, elected/appointed officials, outside organizations, attorneys, the news media and the general public.

Duty Point

TTU Lubbock, main campus and affiliated facilities

Safety Information

Adherence to robust safety practices and compliance with all applicable health and safety regulations are responsibilities of all TTU employees.

Does this position work in a research laboratory?

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply for this position, please include a curriculum vitae, cover letter and list of references in your application at the Texas Tech Jobs website:  https://www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/workattexastech/.

Questions about this position should be directed to Jarod Gonzalez, J. Hadley and Helen Edgar Professor of Law and Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee at jarod.gonzalez@ttu.edu. For your application to be considered, you must submit it at the Texas Tech Jobs website.

Job Type

Full Time

Pay Statement

Compensation is commensurate upon the qualifications of the individual selected and budgetary guidelines of the hiring department, as well as the institutional pay plan. For additional information, please reference the institutional pay plan by visiting www.depts.ttu.edu/hr/payplan.

Travel Required

Up to 25%

Grant Funded?

Yes

EEO Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

RUTGERS LAW SCHOOL invites applications for three non-tenure track visiting clinical faculty positions and one teaching fellow in the Camden location to begin in the summer of 2024. The positions are funded by a major appropriation from the New Jersey legislature that is in its third year and is expected to continue, and by a three-year grant from the New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF). Each position will be for an initial one-year appointment with the potential for renewal for up to a total of three years. Appointment for the non-tenure track visiting faculty positions may be as visiting assistant, associate, or full professors depending on experience and other considerations. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis so interested candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. With new funding and new hiring also happening at Rutgers Law School in Newark and at Seton Hall, this is a unique opportunity to be part of a cohort of new clinicians within the law school and across New Jersey, with opportunities for mutual support and community building.  Rutgers Camden is also just across the Delaware River from Philly and is also part of the Delaware Valley clinical community.

Visiting Clinical Professor, Gender Justice Clinic 

The visiting clinical professor will co-teach with an experienced clinician in a newly constituted Gender Justice Clinic. Minimum requirements include a J.D. degree and membership in good standing of the Bar of any state; 3 years of legal practice experience related to gender discrimination, reproductive rights, domestic violence, or other gender justice issues; and demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. Interested candidates should submit applications via this link: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/223821

Visiting Clinical Professor, Housing Advocacy Clinic

The visiting clinical professor will be part of a statewide eviction prevention effort and will collaborate and co-teach with clinic colleagues in the Housing Advocacy Clinic. Minimum requirements include a J.D. degree and membership in good standing of the Bar of any state; at least 3 years of housing practice experience, preferably in eviction defense; and demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. Interested candidates should submit their applications via this link:

https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/221803

Visiting Clinical Professor,  Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic

The visiting clinical professor will help launch a new clinic focused on representing clients with substance use or other mental health issues in criminal, municipal, and civil legal matters and working with community partners to engage in statewide advocacy. Minimum requirements include a J.D. degree and membership in good standing of the Bar of any state; 5 years of legal experience in criminal, municipal court, or civil legal matters, experience working with clients with substance use or other mental health issues, and demonstrated potential for teaching excellence. Interested candidates should submit their applications via this link: https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/224406

New Jersey State Bar Foundation (NJSBF) Clinical Teaching Fellowship, Expungement Law Project

The NJSBF Clinical Teaching Fellowship is designed to launch the teaching careers of practitioners with three to five years of practice experience.  The fellow will have the opportunity to co-teach with an experienced clinician and to participate in supervision rounds and discussions of clinical pedagogy with clinical teaching fellows from Rutgers Newark and Seton Hall. The fellow will also be mentored in pursuit of scholarship interests and goals.

The NJSBF Teaching Fellow will co-teach in the Expungement Law Project where students assist people seeking an expungement of their New Jersey criminal history and engage in law reform efforts. During the first year, the fellow will co-supervise students with an experienced clinician and develop and teach select sessions of the clinic seminar.  In any subsequent years, the fellow will directly supervise 2-3 teams of students and co-teach the seminar each semester. The fellow will also be expected to manage a docket of cases during the summer. Minimum requirements include a J.D. degree and membership in good standing of the Bar of any state; 3 years of legal practice experience in criminal or public interest law with preference for experience in New Jersey; and the potential for teaching excellence. Interested candidates should submit applications via this link:  Application link is not yet live.  Please check https://jobs.rutgers.edu/postings/search for the posting soon.

Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

It is university policy to provide equal employment opportunity to all its employees and applicants for employment regardless of their race, creed, color, national origin, age, ancestry, nationality, marital or domestic partnership or civil union status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability status, liability for military service, protected veteran status, affectional or sexual orientation, atypical cellular or blood trait, genetic information (including the refusal to submit to genetic testing), or any other category protected by law. As an institution, we value diversity of background and opinion, and prohibit discrimination or harassment on the basis of any legally protected class in the areas of hiring, recruitment, promotion, transfer, demotion, training, compensation, pay, fringe benefits, layoff, termination or any other terms and conditions of employment. For additional information please see the Non-Discrimination Statement at the following web address: http://uhr.rutgers.edu/non-discrimination-statement

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor to teach legal research and writing.

Washburn University School of Law invites applications for a two-year visiting assistant professor beginning August 1, 2024. We are especially interested in candidates who have experience teaching legal research and writing and are able to teach other courses as needed including but not limited to remedies, ADR, or professional responsibility. The selected candidates will have a demonstrated commitment to pursuing teaching excellence, including a dedication to developing inclusive teaching practices that engage students from diverse backgrounds.  For the full position description and to apply through the job portal, visit: https://careers.washburn.edu/jobs/visiting-assistant-professor-of-law-topeka-kansas-united-states

SETON HALL UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring an Assistant Clinical Professor for its Center for Social Justice.

Job No: 496153

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: Newark

Categories: Faculty

Seton Hall University School of Law has an opening for a full-time Assistant Clinical Professor to teach in its Center for Social Justice for the 2024-25 academic years. This is a one-year contract position, with the expectation of renewal dependent on funding. The Center for Social Justice is home to the Law School's vibrant clinical program including the Civil Litigation and Practice Clinic; Criminal Defense and Community Advocacy Clinic; Equal Justice Clinic; Family Law Clinic; Immigrants' Rights/International Human Rights Clinic; Impact Litigation Clinic; Health Justice Clinic; and Housing Justice and Legal Design Clinic. The Assistant Clinical Professor will work alongside the faculty member supervising the Immigrants' Rights/International Human Rights Clinic.

The Immigrants' Rights/International Human Rights Clinic provides direct representation in matters including asylum and Convention Against Torture claims, deferred action labor enforcement (DALE) petitions, human trafficking and VAWA cases, detained and non-detained cases before immigration judges, and appeals at the Board of Immigration Appeals and the Third Circuit. The Clinic also houses the Detention and Deportation Defense Initiative, an innovative universal representation project for detained immigrants.

Duties and Responsibilities:

It is anticipated that the Assistant Clinical Professor will supervise clinical law students and co-teach a seminar during the academic year and handle cases year-round. The Assistant Clinical Professor will also collaborate with immigration advocates to develop appropriate responses to immigration enforcement actions and policies in order to protect the interests of our clients.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants must have a J.D., be admitted to practice in at least one state, and be in good standing. We seek candidates with a strong academic record, excellent writing and oral communication skills, clinical teaching and immigration practice experience, Spanish language skills, as well as a commitment to public interest law and clinical legal education. Minimum five years of practice experience as an attorney.

Desired Qualifications:

Preference will be given to applicants who have at least five years of clinical teaching or practice experience in the field of immigration law. Admission to the New Jersey State Bar is preferred, but not required.

Licenses and Certificates:

J.D., admitted to practice in at least one state, and in good standing.

Salary Grade:

FA01 - Faculty

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Please include a list of three references.

We seek to fill this position starting July 1, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to apply at their earliest convenience. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Seton Hall University is committed to programs of Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and the principles of affirmative action.

Advertised: 18 Mar 2024

Application Closes:

To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5115900

UCLA LAW is hiring a Legal and Policy Director for its Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy.

The Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy at UCLA Law is hiring a Legal and Policy Director. 

Salary range: $165,000-$180,000 

Application URL: https://recruit.apo.ucla.edu/JPF07782 

Job Description: 

The Center on Reproductive Health, Law, and Policy at UCLA Law seeks a new Legal and Policy Director. The new Legal and Policy Director will play a vital role in building the vision, expanding, managing, and executing the Center’s legal and policy work. This work includes: writing amicus briefs; providing technical assistance, conducting legal analysis, and helping develop new legal theories and policies for advocates, policymakers, and health care providers; convening people for strategic and practical solutions to legal and policy problems; conducting and supporting original research and writing about legal and policy innovation, models, and best practices; and helping enhance strategic connection between researchers and advocates and maximizing impact of research on policy and litigation. 

The Legal and Policy Director will also develop opportunities for UCLA law students and UCLA graduate and undergraduate students related to the field. The Legal and Policy Director will help devise and, if desired, help teach and/or supervise students in experiential learning opportunities and courses. Specifically, the Legal Policy Director will help decide whether the Center should have an externship seminar with reproductive health and justice organizations and/or a clinic and, if so, help execute that vision. The Legal and Policy Director will also supervise staff who manage the Southern California Legal Alliance for Reproductive Justice pro bono network and hotline, a network of nearly 50 law firms and advocacy organizations who provide legal representation to those who need assistance related to abortion and reproductive health, as well as staff who manage the nation’s first Medical-Legal Partnership at a Planned Parenthood clinic, a partnership between CRHLP, the Black Health Initiative at Planned Parenthood Inglewood, and the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. 

The Legal and Policy Director will be supervised by the Center’s Executive Director and coordinate with the Center’s faculty co-Director. The Legal and Policy Director will supervise staff attorneys, fellows, and interns. The Legal and Policy Director will also collaborate closely with the Center’s research and communications staff to ensure that work is effectively connected to influencing legal and policy perspectives. The Legal and Policy Director will build and maintain robust relationships with reproductive health and justice advocates, scholars, providers, and policy makers across the nation. The Legal and Policy Director will also work effectively with the vibrant network of people who are working to advance reproductive health and justice research and policy across UCLA and the UC system, and will

maximize the intersectional and interdisciplinary nature of the Center’s goals to collaborate with those working with related movements for LGBTQ justice, criminal legal system reform, racial justice, economic justice, immigrant justice, and democracy reform.

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Staff Attorney for its Veterans Legal Clinic.

The Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens, Georgia, seeks a staff attorney to start by June 1, 2024.  For full consideration, apply by Monday, March 25, 2024, using the following link: https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/359236. 

The Clinic represents veterans and their families with claims for benefits from the Veterans Administration and from the military. We represent veterans who live in Georgia, with a particular focus on homeless and other vulnerable veterans. We work at a land-grant institution, with a mission to reach out to veterans in smaller cities and rural communities.

We handle claims for benefits from the VA and discharge change petitions with the military and the VA. We have an active referral practice and work closely with the other 17 clinics at our law school on other legal issues, including landlord-tenant, family, and criminal law concerns.

And we are a teaching law practice that enrolls up to 12 law students every semester. Our students dedicate over 5,500 hours of service to veterans each year.

The staff attorney represents veterans, supervises law students, and collaborates on teaching the clinic seminar and on outreach efforts to communities throughout the state. The staff attorney works with three other full-time advocates: the director, a post-graduate fellow, and a paralegal. The position offers the opportunity to deepen your knowledge of veterans advocacy and to develop your abilities as a clinical teacher.

Candidates must possess a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and either admission to the Georgia Bar or the ability to gain admission to the Georgia Bar within 12 months of starting the position. Candidates must be willing to become accredited as a lawyer with the Department of Veterans Affairs.

We give preference to candidates who have experience: serving in the military; advocating for veterans and their families; representing clients in administrative proceedings and federal appeals; supervising students in a clinical setting; or engaging in outreach to low-income and vulnerable populations, especially in rural areas.  Applicants should possess exceptional writing skills, strong organizational ability, and a demonstrated commitment to serving the public.

The University of Georgia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, ethnicity, age, genetic information, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation or protected veteran status. A background investigation will be required as part of the hiring process. Persons needing accommodations or assistance with the accessibility of materials related to this search are encouraged to contact UGA Central HR (hrweb@uga.edu). Please do not contact the department or search committee with such requests.

For further information, contact Professor Alex Scherr, Director of the Veterans Legal Clinic, at scherr@uga.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Post-graduate Fellow for its Veterans Legal Clinic.

The Veterans Legal Clinic at the University of Georgia School of Law in Athens, Georgia, seeks a post-graduate fellow to start on or after August 1, 2024.  For full consideration, apply by Monday, March 25, 2024, at https://www.ugajobsearch.com/postings/359854.

The Clinic represents veterans and their families with claims for benefits from the Veterans Administration and from the military. We represent veterans who live in Georgia, with a particular focus on homeless and other vulnerable veterans. We work at a land-grant institution, with a mission to reach out to veterans in smaller cities and rural communities.

We handle claims for benefits from the VA and discharge change petitions with the military and the VA. We have an active referral practice and work closely with the 17 clinics at our law school on other issues, including landlord-tenant, family, and criminal law issues.

And we are a teaching law practice that enrolls up to 12 law students every semester. Our students dedicate over 5,500 hours of service to veterans each year.

The Fellow will represent veterans, work with students, and engage in outreach and education for veterans in Georgia. The Fellow works with three other full-time advocates: the clinic director, a staff attorney, and a paralegal.

The Fellow position is a one year appointment, with the possibility of renewal for a second year. In return, we support fellows whose career path may include veterans benefits practice, clinical teaching, or government service.

We seek recent law graduates with 0 – 3 years of experience. We give preference to candidates who have: served in the military; advocated for veterans and their families; represented clients, especially in administrative proceedings and federal appeals; worked in a clinical or other law practice setting, especially in public interest settings; or engaged in outreach and community education. Applicants should possess exceptional writing skills, strong organizational ability, and a demonstrated commitment to serving the public.

For further information, contact Professor Alex Scherr at scherr@uga.edu.

HOWARD UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Supervising Attorney/Adjunct Professor for its Civil Rights Clinic.

The Howard University School of Law seeks to hire a part-time supervising attorney/adjunct instructor in its Civil Rights Clinic for the ’24-’25 academic year.

The successful candidate will teach the clinic seminar course and will supervise law students as they litigate on behalf of indigent clients in civil rights and social justice cases. Cases will include a range of civil rights areas such as qualified immunity, voting rights, employment discrimination, and unconstitutional prison conditions.  The docket is typically focused on appellate work but may also include trial level work.   This position offers a significant amount of flexibility and independence to pursue civil rights cases and causes of interest with an exciting group of law students.

Preferred Qualifications:

• JD;
• At least 4 years of experience litigating civil rights matters, including appellate work;
• Demonstrated commitment to social justice, civil and human rights, and working with a diverse group of students;
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills;
• Appellate clerkship;
• Demonstrated interest in teaching.

This is a part time, non-tenure track position.  Howard University School of Law is committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications those whose background, experience, and viewpoints contribute to the diversity of our institution. We are hiring at least one supervising attorney/adjunct instructor for this role and may open a second position as well (so people are welcome to apply together if you’d like to co-teach).

Interested persons should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae or resume, to Valerie Schneider, Director of the Clinical Law Center at vschneider@law.howard.edu and to Jessica Harris, Administrative Assistant at jessica.harris@law.howard.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA SAN FRANCISCO COLLEGE OF LAW is hiring a Visiting Assistant Professor for its Social Enterprise and Economic Empowerment Clinic.

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (“UC Law SF,” formerly, “UC Hastings”), located in downtown San Francisco, seeks applicants for a Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) to join our Social Enterprise & Economic Empowerment Clinic(SEEEC). The VAP position is a full-time, non-tenure track faculty position. The ideal start date is December 1, 2024, and the initial term is two years. UC Law SF has one of the top-ranked clinical programs in the country. The VAP, like all other faculty members, reports directly to the Provost & Academic Dean. The VAP will work collaboratively with the clinic director, Professor Alina Ball, to supervise upper division law students enrolled in the clinical course, teach the course seminar, and provide pro bono transactional representation of social enterprise clients.

Interested candidates must have the following qualifications:

• JD degree.
• California Bar membership. 
• At least three years of transactional law experience.

      Competitive candidates are aspiring legal scholars looking to transition from practice to full-time legal academia. Candidates who demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to clinical pedagogy will be prioritized. We are especially interested in candidates with a demonstrated interest in affiliating with one of our research or programmatic centers of excellence.

      UC Law SF will mentor the VAP as a scholar and teacher, train the VAP on clinical pedagogy, and cultivate the VAP as a legal scholar. The VAP will teach or coteach the SEEEC and may apply to teach during the summer session either the SEEEC or another course relevant to transactional law or the VAP’s scholarly interests.

     The compensation is $99,275. The VAP will also have a faculty development account and is eligible to apply for a summer research stipend. This position qualifies for the Full UC Benefits Package, which includes primary retirement benefits, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, and a variety of voluntary supplemental benefit plans to meet the incumbents individual needs.

     Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Each applicant must submit the following materials:

• Cover letter summarizing reasons for seeking this VAP position, research interests (if any), and teaching interests.
• Resume or CV.
• Writing sample that may consist of a graduate level paper, a published or draft law review article, or educational materials from practice. 
• Teaching reviews, if any.
• Three professional or academic references.                 

Please forward these materials to Provost & Academic Dean Morris Ratner (ratnerm@uclawsf.edu) with the subject line “SEEEC VAP Application.”

UC Law SF is committed to creating a vibrant academic community in which diverse community members feel they belong. UC Law SF also prohibits discrimination against any person employed; seeking employment; or applying for or engaged in a paid or unpaid internship or training program leading to employment with UC Law SF on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, sex- or gender-stereotyping, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA BERKELEY SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Clinical Supervisor for the Policy Advocacy Clinic.

POSITION OVERVIEW

Position title: Clinical Supervisor

Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment. See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.ucop.edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t15-f.pdf. The starting full-time salary for this position is salary point 19, currently $130,851.

Percent time: 100%

Anticipated start: July 1, 2024

Position duration: Initial one-year term with eligibility for renewal under the union contract.

APPLICATION WINDOW

Open date: March 9, 2024

Next review date: Sunday, Mar 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.

Final date: Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)
Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Berkeley Law Policy Advocacy Clinic (PAC) seeks applications for a Clinical Supervisor. This is a non-tenure track position with the possibility of renewal contingent on funding. This is an in-person position located in Berkeley, CA.

Under the supervision of the clinic directors, the Clinical Supervisor’s general responsibilities include training and supervising students to provide policy advocacy support to PAC’s clients, managing one or more clinic projects independently (i.e., without a co-supervisor), and performing varied administrative and other tasks to assist in the clinic’s operation.

In PAC, interdisciplinary teams of JD and MPP students support high-impact, non-litigation campaigns on behalf of historically marginalized communities to address systemic racial and economic injustice. PAC’s approach is ground-up (informed by impacted people), problem-based (addressing pressing issues) and client-driven (accountable to community organizations). Current clinic projects support campaigns to: (1) end criminal and juvenile system fees, (2), reimagine restitution, (3) reduce mass incarceration, and (4) hold police accountable for misconduct.

PAC and the Clinical Program are committed to building an equitable and inclusive staff to teach and work in a multicultural and antiracist learning environment. PAC provides support for Clinical Supervisors to attend conferences and other trainings that advance their professional development goals and interests.

DUTIES
Under the supervision of the Clinic Directors, the Clinical Supervisor will be responsible for:

Clinical Supervision and Advocacy (80%)

• Teach, train, and supervise six to eight clinic students per semester
• Manage clinic projects and vet new clinic projects
• Develop and maintain clinic relationships with clients, partners, and other stakeholders
• Travel to offsite meetings to work on clinic matters (often with students and out-of-state)
• Attend the weekly clinic seminar and assist in teaching the seminar on an as-needed basis
• Manage clinic projects during summers, winter break, and faculty leaves

Administrative Duties (15%)

• Help maintain clinic and project files, course materials, website, and social media feeds
• Organize programmatic events, such as convenings, workshops, and speaker series
• Promote the clinic to prospective students and other constituencies
• Engage in media relations and development
• Speak at public events and with the press, and participate in professional networking, training, and development activities
• Work with other law school clinical faculty and staff to improve PAC and the clinical program

Other Duties as Assigned (5%)

• Perform other duties as needed to assist in the clinic’s operation or in support of clinic goals

UC Field Work Supervisors are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by the American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18.

More Info: https://www.law.berkeley.edu/experiential/clinics/policy-advocacy-clinic/

QUALIFICATIONS

Basic qualifications (required at time of application)

• J.D. degree, M.P.P degree, or equivalent international degree

Additional qualifications (required at time of start)

• Three (3) years of professional work experience

Preferred qualifications

• At least three (3) years of post-graduate experience in criminal, economic, and/or racial justice advocacy
• Excellent research, writing, analytical, communication, organizational, and planning skills
• Strong collaboration, mentoring, and facilitation skills
• Experience in clinical teaching and supervision, other University teaching, or as a clinical student
• Ability to manage projects and supervise students independently
• Ability to develop constructive and respectful relationships with community members, policymakers, media, academics, advocates, and activists
• Ability to contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and antiracist workplace, including sensitivity and empathy in interactions with people from different backgrounds
• Sense of humor, positive attitude, and self-awareness

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

Document requirements

Additional materials may be required of applicants.

• Resume or Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated resume or C.V.
• Cover Letter
• Writing Sample - A sample of written policy advocacy work no longer than 10 pages.
• Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley. More Information and guidelines.

Reference requirements

• 2-3 required (contact information only)

Apply link: https://aprecruit.berkeley.edu/JPF04331

Help contact: academicpositions@law.berkeley.edu

ABOUT UC BERKELEY

UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included. Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.g., teaching, research, and service, as applicable).

The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct

In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law. Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.e., dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

JOB LOCATION

Berkeley, CA