Hamline University School of Law (HUSL) seeks a Director for its robust clinical legal education program, which includes eleven clinics (Child Advocacy, Education Law, Employment Discrimination Mediation Representation, Immigration Law, Health Law, Innocence Clinic, Mediation Clinic, Small Business-Nonprofit, State Public Defender, and Trial Practice).  Law students represent clients under the Minnesota Certified Student Practice Rule and are supervised by in-house attorneys or adjunct faculty members who are experienced practitioners. Cases are chosen to maximize student interaction with clients and foster student control and responsibility for every aspect of case management, including dealing with ethical issues, learning the lifelong habit of being a reflective lawyer, and the commitment to pro bono service as a practicing lawyer.

The Director’s administrative responsibilities include training, supervising and mentoring faculty teaching clinical courses, promotion of clinical programs to students and in the community, and supervision of clinic staff to maintain and refine law office systems and procedures to insure quality and ethical representation of clients. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Director will teach at least one clinic per year in an area of personal expertise. This is a tenure-track position with faculty rank and commensurate expectations regarding teaching and scholarship. 

Candidates must hold a J.D., be licensed to practice law in Minnesota (or be willing to obtain a Minnesota license), and preferably have experience working with law students on client cases in a clinical, externship or similar setting. The candidate’s record should demonstrate superb lawyering skills, management experience, strong teaching ability and the communication and interpersonal skills essential to being an effective clinical teacher, and scholarship in the field.  

To apply, submit a cover letter including a description of the clinic you would like to teach (either one of our existing clinics or a new one), resume/curriculum vitae, and three professional references (including addresses and phone numbers). Electronic submissions must be in Word or PDF format. Review of materials will begin as soon as they are received and will continue until the position is filled.

Send inquiries or applications to:

Professor Z. Jill Barclift, Chair of Faculty Appointments

Hamline University School of Law

1536 Hewitt Ave., St. Paul, MN 55104

zbarclift@hamline.edu (with “Clinic Director” in the subject heading)

Hamline is an EOE Employer.  It is University policy to not tolerate harassment or discrimination based on race, color, gender, ethnic background, national origin, sexual or affectional preference or orientation, marital or parental status, disability, religion, age, or veteran status in its employment or educational opportunities.

Miami Law invites applicants for the position of Practitioner-in-Residence/Lecturer in its Miami Innocence Clinic.  The Practitioner-in-Residence/Lecturer will have the opportunity to join the vibrant and supportive clinical community at the School of Law.  Together with the Innocence Clinic Director, the Practitioner-in-Residence/Lecturer will help run the clinic, including guiding and assisting students in screening, investigating, researching, and litigating motions for post-conviction relief claiming actual innocence.  Responsibilities may include, depending upon qualifications, opportunities for lead counsel on motions for post-conviction relief. The position is designed for a lawyer with at least 3-5 years of post-conviction experience or experience in criminal appeals.  Prior experience in an Innocence Project is preferable. 

Job responsibilities may also include:

a.     Developing, implementing, managing, and supervising all aspects of student work on Clinic cases/projects;

b.     developing new projects that are connected with the Clinic's objectives;

c.      co-teaching Clinic classes on post-conviction relief, wrongful convictions, and remedies;

d.     assisting with administrative and operational aspects of the Clinic, including outreach activities to publicize the Clinic's work;

e.      student recruitment and professional counseling;

f.       responding to public inquiries regarding the Clinic.

g.     Participation in the clinic’s strategic planning;

h.     liaising with student and community groups;

i.        providing content for the Clinic's website;

j.       assisting with the Clinic application process;

k.      providing support for development activities, including grant writing and fundraising;

l.       Covering cases/projects during the summer and between semesters.  Depending on student interest and other needs, the Clinic may run through the summer, in which case the Practitioner-in-Residence/Lecturer would be solely or primarily responsible for teaching and supervising students and cases/projects.

The Miami Innocence Clinic is committed to exonerating actually innocent prisoners wrongfully convicted. The Miami Innocence Clinic was reviewed and accepted to be a member of the National network of Innocence Projects in fall of 2010. The clinic investigates innocence claims and litigates post-conviction motions when appropriate.   Students in the clinic contribute through fact investigation, interviewing defendants and witnesses, and legal research and analysis.  Investigation of innocence claims includes case screening, witness and client interviews, motion writing, and research.  

Qualifications: J.D. and/or L.L.M. degree from a U.S. law school is required. Applicants must have at least 3-5 years of legal practice experience. Applicants should have significant experience in post-conviction experience and/or criminal appeals; enthusiasm for clinical teaching, student development and training; a demonstrated commitment to social justice and public interest law; the ability to work independently and as part of a team; excellent legal, analytical, organizational, and written and oral communication skills.  Experience in community-driven advocacy and policy work is a considerable advantage.  Experience with clinical education, project management, and supervision of student interns is a strong plus.

The principal supervisor for the position is Miami Innocence Clinic Faculty Director, Professor Sarah Mourer.  The Practitioner-in-Residence/Lecturer will have the opportunity to develop and work on a scholarly agenda and participate in the academic life of the law school and in relevant academic and advocacy conferences.

Starting annual salary is competitive and depends on experience; position also provides benefits and access to university facilities. Additional compensation may be available for summer teaching.

To apply, please email a resume, cover letter, writing sample, law school transcript, and names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references by September 2, 2011 to umwrongfulconvictions@gmail.com.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For questions, please contact Eileen Russell at erussell@law.miami.edu.

NOTRE DAME LAW SCHOOL will have a permanent or visiting clinical faculty position beginning in the 2012-2013 academic year. The current clinical faculty includes four full time faculty members each of whom works in a distinct civil practice area. The Clinic’s current practice areas include community development, consumer protection, housing, mental health and disability. Candidates are welcome to propose another practice area. Responsibilities will include training and supervising students as well as teaching the Clinic’s integrated ethics and skills classroom components. The Law School’s clinical programs are integral parts of the university’s mission and learning environment. Through their work and teaching, students and faculty in the clinic integrate law practice and careful, sensitive engagement with moral and ethical questions. Applicants with significant experience in civil litigation and prior clinical experience are preferred. Applicants must have a JD and be qualified for admission to practice in Indiana. We welcome applications from women, members of minority groups, and others who will enrich and diversify our faculty. Contact: Interested candidates should submit a letter of application and current curriculum vitae to John Copeland Nagle, Vice Chair, Appointments Committee, Notre Dame Law School, P.O. box 780, Notre Dame, IN 46556

Case Western Reserve University School of Law Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic invites applications from entry-level or lateral candidates for a tenure-track position in the Health Law Clinic beginning in July 2012.  We will also consider short or long term visiting appointments for promising candidates. 

For tenure-track candidates at the rank of Assistant Professor of Law, we seek individuals with distinguished academic records, a record of scholarly publication or demonstrated potential to become a strong scholar, and several years practice experience which can include practice in a clinical setting.  Tenure-track candidates at the rank of Associate Professor of Law should have impressive academic credentials, a strong record of scholarship as evidenced by publications and practice experience commensurate with appointment to the tenure track as an Associate Professor.    Candidates at the Full Professor level with tenure should meet the requirements for appointment at the Associate Professor level, but also have a national or international reputation for sustained contributions as teachers, scholars, or clinicians.  Minimum requirement for appointment at any level: JD or equivalent, and successful passage of a state bar examination, or admission to a state bar. Candidates must also be eligible for admission to the Ohio bar.  The Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic currently includes the Civil Litigation Clinic, Community Development Clinic, Criminal Justice Clinic and Health Law Clinic.  The Clinic has eight faculty who co-teach in teams of two.

In employment, as in education, Case Western Reserve University is committed to Equal Opportunity and Diversity.  Women, veterans, members of underrepresented minority groups, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

Case Western Reserve University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Office of Inclusion, Diversity and Equal Opportunity at 216-368-8877 to request a reasonable accommodation. Determinations as to granting reasonable accommodations for any applicant will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Interested candidates should send a C.V. and cover letter to Judith Lipton, Professor of Law, Case Western Reserve University School of Law, Milton A. Kramer Law Clinic, 11075 East Boulevard, Cleveland, OH 44106.

American University, Washington College of Law is seeking applications for Practitioners-in-Residence for academic years 2012-13 and beyond in a number of our in-house clinics. American University’s in-house, “live-client” Clinical Program, comprising ten (10) in-house 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 breadth of offerings.

At this time, we anticipate having openings in the following in-house clinics: international human rights clinic; domestic violence clinic; immigrant justice clinic; and disability rights law clinic.  

The Practitioner-in-Residence Program is designed to train lawyers or entry-level clinicians interested in becoming clinical teachers in the practice and theory of clinical legal education.  Many graduates of the Practitioners-in-Residence program have gone on to tenure-track teaching positions at other law schools.  This is a term position.  Practitioners can serve in these positions for up to three (3) years.  Practitioners supervise student casework, co-teach weekly clinic seminars and case rounds, and engage in course planning and preparation with the clinic’s tenured faculty. They also teach a course outside of the clinical curriculum.  The Practitioner-in-Residence Program provides full-year training in clinical theory and methodology and a writing workshop designed to assist Practitioners in the development of their clinical and doctrinal scholarship.

Minimum qualifications include a JD degree, outstanding academic record, three years’ experience as a lawyer and membership in a state bar. Salary and benefits are competitive. 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 e-mailed to Professor Michael Carroll, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, mcarroll@wcl.american.edu, with copies to Professor Brenda V. Smith, Acting Director of the Clinical Program, bvsmith@wcl.american.edu.

The University of Alabama is seeking applicants for the position of Director for it Criminal Defense Clinic. The Director will oversee and/or conduct all phases of legal advocacy for clinic clients, teach and supervise law clinic students, and manage other law clinic staff. The position will be a clinical track appointment. Although a non-tenure earning position, the clinical track offers renewable long-term contracts.

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications include a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school, a distinguished academic record, and experience as a clinical teacher or practicing lawyer. Candidates must either be licensed to practice law in Alabama or become licensed no later than one year after accepting the position. Preference will be given to applicants with significant experience with criminal law matters. 

SALARY AND RANK: Salary and faculty title within the clinic track will be commensurate with experience. 

Apply online at facultyjobs.ua.edu under Faculty Positions. 

The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, racial minorities, sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the application and/or interview process should be made to Associate Dean J. Noah Funderburg, Box 870382, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0382, (205) 348-4508. If you have any questions about the position, please direct those questions to Assoc. Dean William S. Brewbaker, III, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at wbrewbak@law.ua.edu .

The University of Alabama School of Law is seeking applicants for the position of Director of its Domestic Violence Law Clinic. The Director will oversee and/or conduct all phases of legal advocacy for clinic clients, teach and supervise law clinic students, and manage other law clinic staff. The position will be a clinical track appointment. Although a non-tenure earning position, the clinical track offers renewable long-term contracts. 

QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum qualifications include a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school, a distinguished academic record, and experience as a clinical teacher or practicing lawyer. Candidates must either be licensed to practice law in Alabama or become licensed no later than one year after accepting the position. Preference will be given to applicants with significant experience in family law and/or domestic violence civil matters. 

SALARY and RANK: Salary and rank within the clinical faculty track will be commensurate with experience and qualifications. 

Apply online at jobs.ua.edu under Faculty Positions. 

The University of Alabama is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, racial minorities, sexual minorities, persons with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Requests for reasonable accommodation during the application/interview process should be made to Associate Dean J. Noah Funderburg, Box 870382, Tuscaloosa, AL 35487-0382, (205) 3480-4508. Any questions or inquiries about the position should be directed to Assoc. Dean William S. Brewbaker, III, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at wbrewbak@law.ua.edu .

Duquesne University School of Law is seeking to make a tenured or tenure-track faculty appointment to the position of Director of the Clinical Programs. Applicants should have superior academic credentials, a record of excellence in law clinic administration, experience in the practice of law, and a distinguished record of clinical teaching and scholarship. Leadership skills and the ability to organize sophisticated, law-related programs are also extremely important.  The new Director will have the opportunity to create an ambitious vision for the future and to take the Clinic to the next level of academic and professional excellence.  The new Director may also have the opportunity to develop exciting, new clinic-space within the community adjacent to Duquesne University’s campus, which is within blocks of the courthouses in downtown Pittsburgh.  Both the Law School Dean and the University Administration are committed to supporting these important goals.  We especially encourage applications from qualified racial and ethnic minorities, women, and others who would enrich the diversity of our academic community.  Interested applicants should send a résumé and list of references, along with a letter of interest, to Faculty Recruitment Committee at lawrecruitment@duq.edu.  Electronic submissions only, please:   Candidates are strongly discouraged from submitting an application by mail or from mailing other materials to the Faculty Recruitment Committee, although a list of published works may be appended to an application.  Applications should be received by October 22, 2011. 

 

The University of South Carolina School of Law invites applications for entry-level, tenure-track faculty to begin in the fall of 2012. Qualifications for these positions include a record of excellence in academia or in practice, the potential to be an outstanding teacher, and demonstrable scholarly promise. The School of Law is especially interested in candidates who are interested in teaching in the areas of clinical legal education, Constitutional law, criminal law, environmental law, evidence, intellectual property, Rule of Law, taxation, and torts.  Interested persons should send a resume, references, and subject area preferences to Prof. Josh Eagle, Chair, Faculty Selection Committee, University of South Carolina School of Law, 701 S. Main St., Columbia, SC 29208 or, by email, to facappts@law.sc.edu (electronic submissions preferred).
 
The University of South Carolina is committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body.  We encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and others whose background, experience, and viewpoints contribute to the diversity of our institution.

The University of South Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

THE CHARLOTTE SCHOOL OF LAW seeks a full-time law professor to develop a community economic development program. The person selected will teach our existing Entrepreneurial and Non-Profit Clinic, along with a related business law course, and oversee the development of transactional legal clinics in surrounding underserved communities with institutional partners. The focus of these clinics will depend on legal services gaps that have significant economic impact.

Charlotte is North Carolina’s most populous cityundefineda dynamic community that combines warm Southern hospitality with a modern, world-class city. The mission of the Charlotte School of Law is to provide a legal education that is student-centered, facilitates practice readiness, fosters personal integrity, and serves underserved communities. We value motivation through inspiration, emotional intelligence (“EQ”) as much as IQ, continuous improvement, measured outcomes, team goals, interdependence, and the creation of best practices.

We seek candidates with distinguished academic records, excellent written and oral communication skills, practice and teaching experience, as well as a strong commitment to public interest law and clinical legal education. The successful candidate will preferably begin January 2012. He or she will join a growing faculty dedicated to experiential learning integrated throughout the curriculum and an academic team that includes a Director of Experiential Learning and three additional full-time professors who teach in and run clinics, an externship program and a pro bono program. We also have adjunct professors who teach clinics.

Applicants should have at least 5 years of experience in a transactional practice, preferably with some public interest, non-profit or community advocacy. All applicants must be members of the North Carolina bar, be eligible for reciprocity or be willing to take the NC bar exam in Feb. 2012. We are looking for a candidate who is the best fit for this faculty position and, thus, the position may be filled by a candidate who is interested in either a tenure track or a non-tenure-track faculty appointment, subject to long-term contract renewal, with a ten or eleven month contract. All full-time faculty have full faculty voting rights, except in the area of promotion and tenure. Opportunity for research and scholarship development is available.

Charlotte School of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to developing a well-qualified and diverse faculty. The school is a member of the InfiLaw System, which includes Florida Coastal School of Law and Phoenix School of Law.

Application Procedure: Please send us your resume and cover letter. Please indicate whether you will be attending the AALS recruitment weekend. We will give special consideration to direct applicants who provide compelling reasons for wanting to join our faculty. The resume and letter should be in Word or PDF format and sent to facultyappt@charlottelaw.edu For more information about us please explore our website: www.charlottelaw.edu.