CASE WESTERN RESERVE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW'S First Amendment Clinic is now accepting applications for its Stanton Foundation Legal Fellowship. Applicants should be practitioners and/or recent law school graduates with some litigation experience, and have an interest in developing an expertise in litigating First Amendment issues. 

The fellow will work with the Director of the First Amendment Clinic with the goal of developing a deep grounding in free speech law and civil rights litigation while working with students and faculty working on First Amendment litigation. Non-litigation responsibilities may include advocacy, public speaking, blogging, media appearances, and administrative clinic support such as case intake, planning and managing events, and meeting with funders and other stakeholders.

Required Qualifications:

●      Must be attending or have earned a Juris doctor degree from a United States law school and be admitted to the Ohio bar or otherwise available to be licensed in Ohio prior to June 2023.

●      Committed to defending freedom of speech on a non-partisan basis. 

●      Committed to the ethical practice of law in compliance with court rules and applicable Rules of Professional Conduct.

●      Good communication skills including strong writing and analytical skills. 

●      Ability to be self-motivated and focused. 

●      Must demonstrate care and respect toward coworkers, clients, students, outside partners, members of the public, donors, and others with whom this role interacts.

●      Must work to positively and collaboratively resolve conflicts and overcome challenges.

●      Must be available and responsive to colleagues, outside partners and others over email, phone, and online chat, with the ability to respond and reliably to time-sensitive requests for assistance and opportunities during agreed upon working hours.

●      A familiarity with First Amendment law is not required, but must be willing to commit to research and study to achieve competence in the clinic’s substantive areas.

This position is based in Cleveland, Ohio. The duration of the fellowship is 12 months, with the possibility of renewing for an additional 12 months. Start date is negotiable but ideally no later than August 2023.

Applicants should send a letter of interest, resume, list of references, writing sample, and complete law school transcript to the attention of Sarah M. Polly at lawclinic@case.edu.

This posting will remain open until filled.

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 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. Further information about the law school is available at http://law.case.edu.

THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN LAW SCHOOL seeks applicants for a post-graduate clinical fellowship position in the Economic Justice Institute (EJI).  EJI trains and supervises students who provide legal services to low-income clients in the Consumer Law Clinic, Family Court Clinic, Immigrant Justice Clinic, Neighborhood Law Clinic, and the Restraining Order & Survivors’ Advocacy Clinic. Currently the greatest area of need is in housing law; therefore, familiarity with, or experience in, housing law is preferred. The fellowship is a training, public interest, and research opportunity for new or recent law graduates drawn to clinical law teaching and public-interest law. The Clinical Fellow (Research Associate) will work under the supervision of one or more law school professors and will instruct law students, manage case and public interest projects, and potentially publish research in their area of interest. We recognize that potential for excellence comes from a variety of backgrounds and have created this position to develop the talents and abilities of future public-interest lawyers and clinical teachers. It is a one-year position, potentially renewable for a second year.

Principal duties:

The Clinical Fellow will work closely with faculty and staff to develop their teaching and advocacy skills while working on cases and projects.  The Fellow will assist with the instruction, supervision, and mentoring of law students through the representation and assistance of clinic clients in conjunction with clinical faculty. Specific duties may include:

a.      Assisting in the review and refinement of the clinic’s curriculum and courses, consistent with Law School needs and objectives;

b.      Teaching or co-teaching clinical courses or classes, which may include:

•       providing instruction in substantive law, procedure, and professional responsibility

•       reviewing, critiquing, and approving documents prepared by students in their cases before filing in court

•       providing evaluations of students' work;

c.      Working with stakeholders to develop a property tax appeal program starting in Milwaukee;

d.      Appearing on behalf of clinic clients in court or administrative proceedings and managing the resolution of outstanding issues;

e.      Attending staff meetings and coordinating/collaborating with EJI clinical faculty in areas of common interest among the Law School’s clinics;

f.       Developing and pursuing research interests, writing and publishing material on clinic activities or public-interest advocacy, and participating in outreach, conferences, or other events related to the clinic’s work.

Requirements: J.D. and admitted to the Wisconsin Bar, or eligible for admission to the Wisconsin Bar by September 2023 (required for the position).

This position targets new law graduates or those within 0-12 months of law school graduation. Demonstrated interest in public service and clinical legal education is highly preferred. Proficiency in Spanish is preferred.

Salary (Full-Time Annual):      This is a fixed-term position, and a one-year period of evaluation will be required. The fellowship appointment may be extended for an additional year, depending upon performance and department need. Minimum salary $65,000 annual (12 months)

Percent Time:           100%

Start Date:                 Preferred start date between June 1 and August 1, 2023.

Contact Name:          Justin Boehm

Contact Address:      Law Building, 975 Bascom Mall

Madison, WI 53706-1399

Contact Phone:         608-890-4466

Contact Email:          justin.boehm@wisc.edu

To Apply:

Please send cover letter and resume to Justin Boehm, HR Manager at justin.boehm@wisc.edu by Sunday, March 26, 2023.

THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN LAW SCHOOL seeks applicants for the Clinical Fellows Program in its Zell Entrepreneurship Clinic (ZEC). This is a two-year appointment with the possibility of extension for a third year.

The Clinical Fellows Program is designed to fully support attorneys wishing to explore the possibility of a career in clinical teaching. Michigan Clinical Fellows gain valuable experience and mentoring in clinical pedagogy and in their substantive area of practice. Their duties include clinical teaching and student supervision in conjunction with a clinic director, and participation in the operation and development of the clinic in which they teach. Support is provided for personal and professional development and scholarship. Michigan Clinical Fellows have enjoyed success on the national job market and are teaching in clinics at law schools across the country.

Under the supervision of clinical faculty, students in the ZEC represent startups led by University of Michigan (UM) students and recent UM alumni. Typical matters include business entity formation, intellectual property, contract drafting, employment law, and other common early-stage legal issues.

The successful candidate will teach in the biweekly seminar along with two other ZEC professors, supervise law students, advise clients, and collaborate with other schools and colleges at UM and other organizations assisting startups.

Michigan’s Clinical Fellows salaries and benefits are very competitive. The fellowship begins in the summer of 2023.

Who We Are

Founded in 1859, Michigan Law School is one of the world’s leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence characterized by a powerful commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmth. Michigan Law has an exceptional and cooperative community of talented and interesting students, with 1000 in the JD and 40 in the LLM program. Our commitments to collegiality, to constructive and challenging debate, and to enabling our students to pursue a wide range of options explain why the Law School has long been committed to diversity along many dimensions. Our graduates serve with distinction in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors, in large numbers in every major market in the nation, as well as internationally. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is considered among the best places in the United States to live and work. 

Required Qualifications

The successful applicant will have a minimum of three years of experience representing startup companies in at least one of ZEC’s core areas of practice, a strong interest in clinical teaching, a demonstrated commitment to entrepreneurship and to engage in public interest lawyering through transactional work, and a potential for scholarship and success as a clinical teacher. Candidates must hold a J.D. degree and be eligible for licensure in Michigan.

Additional Information

At the University of Michigan, our dedication to academic excellence for the public good is inseparable from our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. U-M is committed to recruiting, selecting, and retaining a diverse and highly engaged staff community. 

Contact Information

Questions may be directed to Associate Dean Debra Chopp at dchopp@umich.edu or 734-763-1948.

Application Deadline

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  Application review will begin on March 31^st, 2023 and will be conducted on a rolling basis until the position is filled. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.

For consideration, candidates must apply on the University of Michigan Careers website job posting #229418: https://careers.umich.edu/job_detail/229418/clinical-teaching-fellow-civilcriminal-litigation-clinic

How to Apply

A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position.

U-M EEO/AA Statement

The University of Michigan is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

THE UNIVERSITY OF BALTIMORE SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for a Fellowship in its Civil Advocacy Clinic to start on or about July 1, 2023. This public interest fellowship program offers practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching. This public interest fellowship program offers practicing attorneys exposure to law school clinical teaching.  For more information about UBalt's clinical program and the Saul Ewing Civil Advocacy Clinic, please go here: http://law.ubalt.edu/clinics/index.cfm.

The Civil Advocacy Clinic represents low-income individuals and organizations in poverty law litigation, legislative advocacy, and legal reform.  The Clinic handles a wide variety of cases, which include housing, public benefits, consumer, and employment law.  The Fellow’s duties include direct supervision of clinic students’ client, case, legislative advocacy and community education work, co-teaching a weekly clinic seminar, and engaging in course planning and preparation with the other faculty members in the Clinic.  The Fellowship focuses its first year on the skills of teaching, from crafting and leading seminars, to facilitating supervision meetings with student-attorneys. The second year of the fellowship focuses on developing legal scholarship. In the third year, we support the Fellow to go on the clinical teaching job market. In addition to teaching, supervision, and legal scholarship, the Fellow is responsible for case coverage during school vacations. This position is a three-year contractual appointment.

Qualifications: Excellent oral and written communication skills; a J.D. and at least two years of experience as a practicing lawyer primarily in litigation; a strong academic record and/or other indicia of high-performance ability; commitment to work for low income clients; and a strong interest in law school teaching and scholarship. Fellows must be members in good standing with the Maryland Bar or another State bar and willing to complete the necessary documentation to be permitted to supervise law practice by students.

Salary: The current salary is $70,000.  The position includes full benefits, including retirement annuities, research support, and a travel allowance to attend relevant conferences and workshops.  

Position is open until filled, and applications submitted by April 15, 2023 will receive priority consideration.

For more details about the Fellows’ Program, please view our website at http://law.ubalt.edu/clinics/fellows/

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We appreciate your interest in our recruitment. Please review the information below before you visit http://www.ubalt.edu/candidate_gateway/erecruit.html to apply.

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GEORGE WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY LAW SCHOOL'S Intellectual Property and Technology Law Clinic seeks a clinical fellow for the 2023-2025 academic years.  In recognition of the generous gift of Philip Friedman, the fellows are known as Friedman Fellows.   

The 2023-2025 Friedman Fellowships begin July 1, 2023.  The fellow will be based in the Intellectual Property & Technology Law Clinic.   The Clinic provides intellectual property support to people of color and clients from communities who have been historically and intentionally excluded from access to economic opportunity, as well as those that have the potential of positively impacting the social good. Friedman Fellows closely supervise law students in their legal work and teach in the classroom alongside experienced clinical faculty.

We currently seek applications from candidates with strong academic and lawyering experience.  Lawyers with background and experience in copyright law, including litigation or CCB practice, are preferred.  A competitive applicant will have relevant experience in copyright law; teaching; and/or related litigation or practice before the CCB.  We particularly seek applicants who took a clinic in law school and who have an interest in clinical and/or law school teaching. 

Minimum qualifications:  J.D.; at least three years practice experience in copyright law practice; commitment to serving individuals from under-represented communities; strong written and oral advocacy skills; excellent time management, priority-setting, and organizational skills; excellent interpersonal skills, flexibility, and demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team.

Throughout their two years in residence, fellows receive specific instruction and guidance in teaching and supervising law students and in writing scholarship for publication.  The program provides fellows with mentorship and support from the clinical faculty and administration.

Fellows receive an annual stipend and are eligible for University employment benefits, such as health insurance, tuition assistance, and other benefits related to law school affiliation.  Fellows must be members in good standing of a state bar.  Candidates who are not members of the D.C. Bar must be eligible for immediate waiver into the D.C. Bar.

The deadline for applications is April 7, 2023.  Applicants should send a letter of interest addressed to Dean Laurie Kohn, a resume, a list of references, a writing sample, and a complete law school transcript to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu.  Questions can also be submitted to clinicadmin@law.gwu.edu.  The George Washington University Law School is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. The University undertakes special efforts to employ a diverse workforce.

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW and its Grunin Center for Law and Social Entrepreneurship are searching for a teaching fellow to begin August 2023 for the 2023-24 and 2024-2025 academic years. This appointment will include supporting the Grunin Center for Law and Social Entrepreneurship and teaching in the International Transactions Clinic.

Grunin Center for Law and Social Entrepreneurship (Grunin Center):

The Grunin Center, the first center of its kind at a law school, was launched in the spring of 2017 (see http://www.law.nyu.edu/centers/grunin-social-entrepreneurship).

The mission of the Grunin Center is to accelerate the effective participation and enhance the community of lawyers and legal institutions engaged in social entrepreneurship and impact investing. In fulfilling this mission, the Grunin Center is committed to engaging in activities that will: 1) educate students and lawyers about legal issues in the fields of social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and sustainable development, 2) lead path-breaking conversations (in person, in social media, and on the page) and provide thought leadership about how legal innovations and new approaches to law, policy, and legal education can advance the fields of social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and sustainable development, 3) invest in the success of students who are interested in applying their legal skills to the fields of social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and sustainable development by, among other things, supporting extra-curricular activities, providing research and fellowship opportunities, and awarding scholarships and internships related to these fields, and 4) celebrate the contributions of legal practitioners, scholars, and students to the fields of social entrepreneurship, impact investing, and sustainable development by drawing attention to their contributions and distilling and sharing learnings from those contributions with others working in these fields.

International Transactions Clinic (ITC):

Under the close supervision of ITC faculty, 8-12 JD candidates enroll in the ITC for a full academic year – two terms. (2-4 Foreign LLM candidates enroll for just the spring term). The ITC concentrates on teaching students skills that are critically important to their professional development as they enter into practice areas that involve international transactions. Students participating in the ITC learn drafting and negotiation skills as applied to cross-border transactions, build skills at structuring and documenting investments in enterprises that work primarily in emerging markets, analyze ethical issues that can arise in international business, and gain exposure to the types of disputes that can occur in the international context. Students also learn how to give legal advice and support clients that work in challenging business and legal environments.

Other information about the ITC is available at: http://www.law.nyu.edu/academics/clinics/international-transactions-jd.  

See also the ITC’s 2020-2021 Annual Report, available at: https://www.law.nyu.edu/sites/default/files/ITC%20Annual%20Report%202020%202021%20-%20FINAL.pdf.

The ITC staff is comprised of one faculty member, one to two teaching fellows, and several pro bono, adjunct professors that provide supervision over the students’ work. The ITC also makes use of collaborating law firms that co-counsel with the ITC.

The teaching fellow will work with the rest of the ITC faculty, collaborating law firms, and the students on the client work, which consists of drafting and reviewing contracts, structuring transactions, advising on compliance matters and providing general corporate support to ITC clients. In between semesters and during breaks, the teaching fellow will have direct responsibility for client representation. The teaching fellow also will assist with researching and updating course materials, managing seminars and scheduling guest speakers, teaching and grading of course assignments, and client outreach. The teaching fellow also will be asked to lead portions of certain seminars depending on expertise and experience.

Responsibilities: Responsibilities of the teaching fellow will include activities such as:                       

1. Supervising law students engaged in the ITC as described above;

2. Assisting in management of the seminar portion of the ITC as described above;

3. Coordinating and shadowing supervisory support provided by the ITC’s pro bono, adjunct supervising attorneys and collaborating law firms;

4. Supporting convenings of the Grunin Center;

5. Conducting legal research and scholarship on issues related to social entrepreneurship and/or impact investing.

The teaching fellowship is a full time position with a requested commitment of two academic years.

 

Applicants for the teaching fellowship must have a J. D. degree, be licensed to practice law in New York, possess strong academic credentials and have a minimum of five years of practice experience in international transactional law. Relevant expertise in representing social entrepreneurs and/or impact investors and foreign language skills also are desirable. Interested candidates may apply electronically by sending a cover letter and resume to the Grunin Center at law.gruninsocent@nyu.edu.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $75,000 - $75,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

THE UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON SCHOOL OF LAW seeks applications for a clinical fellowship in our Civil Rights and Justice Clinic.  This is a one-year position that may be extended to two years, beginning Summer/Fall of 2023, designed for lawyers with some law practice who are considering a career in civil-rights/public interest litigation, law school teaching, or some combination of thereof. The principal supervisor for the position will be Professor David B. Owens (David B. Owens | UW School of Law). The fellow will work in our year-long Civil Rights and Justice Clinic.  The Civil Rights and Justice Clinic (CRJC) aims to be a national leader in focusing on issues of constitutional rights, policing, and other issues related to criminal adjudication and social justice. The mission of the clinic is to address the violation of people’s rights, to confront racial and social inequity, and to pursue measures of accountability and reform that will prevent and deter wrongs in the future.  To do so, the CRJC focuses principally on representing people, and classes of people, who have been abused or harmed by the police or other public officials in civil rights actions pursuant to 42 U.S.C. § 1983. In addition, the Clinic represents clients in state-court proceedings under Washington’s Wrongly Convicted Person’s Act; collaborating in non-litigation, community-driven initiatives the improve policy, practice, both locally and through legislative efforts; and engaging in research and advocacy to address issues systemic issues (e.g., through conducting research studies, authoring amicus briefs on important issues in state and federal courts.). The University of Washington School of Law equips students with the with intellectual tools and hands-on legal experience in their journey to become practice-ready lawyers able to work in any field they choose through excellent doctrinal and experiential offerings. The University of Washington School of Law’s Clinical Program provides students with real-world legal experience assisting clients and communities working on real cases, transactions and projects for academic credit supervised by experienced faculty members. The Clinical law program currently has 10 in-house clinics and partners with the Washington Innocence Project. As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem-solving skills, and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits, and natural beauty. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Representing clients and supervising students in their litigation. • The focus of the Fellowship, as with the clinic, is day-to-day civil-rights litigation at every phase of a case, i.e., pleadings, discovery (written and oral), motion practice, appeals, and negotiation. • If interested, assisting in teaching classes, and pursuing a scholarship agenda may be supported. This is a 12-month position, and the fellow will work on cases over the summer.  The principal supervisor for the position will be Professor David B. Owens. Annual salary is $75,000-80,000. Fellows receive health benefits and access to university facilities. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  • Juris Doctorate (J.D.) • Candidates must be able to work both independently and as part of a team and must possess strong written and oral communication skills. • Some legal experience is preferred, though not required, and applicants with background working in federal courts (via clerkships or other fellowships), doing litigation in the field (in any capacity), or with other litigation experience is preferred.  • Admission to WA state bar preferred, other state bar passage is accepted. Application Process:  Click this link to begin the application process - UW Human Resources (washington.edu) The application process may include completion of a variety of online assessments to obtain additional information that will be used in the evaluation process.  These assessments may include Work Authorization, Cover Letter and/or others. Any assessments that you need to complete will appear on your screen as soon as you select “Apply to this position”. Once you begin an assessment, it must be completed at that time; if you do not complete the assessment, you will be prompted to do so the next time you access your “My Jobs” page. If you select to take it later, it will appear on your "My Jobs" page to take when you are ready. Please note that your application will not be reviewed, and you will not be considered for this position until all required assessments have been completed.

Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives, and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming. The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu. Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law. COVID-19 VACCINATION REQUIREMENT Employees of the University of Washington are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination. View the Final candidate guide to COVID-19 vaccination requirement webpage for information about the medical or religious exemption process for final candidates.

 

THE UNIVERSITY OF NEVADA, LAS VEGAS WILLIAM S. BOYD SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for Assistant/Associate Dean, Student Affairs, [R0135615].

ROLE OF THE POSITION

The Assistant or Associate Dean for Student Affairs serves as the primary administrator for student services; the Assistant or Associate Dean is responsible for planning, coordinating and delivering various programming and services, and developing and implementing policies and processes that meet the needs of an ever-changing law student body. In addition, the Assistant or Associate Dean serves as the primary supervisor and manager for several student-facing operations, including the Law Registrar's Office, the Law Information Technology Department, Graduate Programs, and the Law Academic Success Program. As part of the role, the Assistant or Associate Dean serves as the primary academic and non-academic advisor to the student body, oversees the successful administration of programming and services for student wellness and well-being, academic success and bar passage efforts, equity and inclusion efforts and student organization support. The Assistant or Associate Dean will engage with the Boyd Law internal and external communities, work collaboratively with the Dean and Boyd Law’s leadership team, and provide leadership around student success, well-being, and inclusion efforts.

The William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV is a leading public law school founded on a commitment to public service and community engagement. With its nationally ranked Lawyering Process Program, Saltman Center for Conflict Resolution, and the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic, Boyd offers a dynamic curriculum designed to teach students critical thinking and lawyering skills. Boyd has an LL.M. in Gaming Law and Regulation and a variety of distinctive Programs in Health Law; Indian Nations Gaming and Governance; International, Transnational, and Comparative Law; and Race, Gender & Policing. Through its J.D. curriculum, students can pursue academic concentrations in Business and Commercial Law, Dispute Resolution, Health Law, Intellectual Property, and Workplace and Employment Law. The law school is located at the heart of the UNLV campus. UNLV is an R1 research university that is among the most diverse campuses in the nation and is also the state’s largest comprehensive doctoral degree granting institution with Schools of Business, Dental Medicine, Engineering, Hospitality, Medicine, Nursing, and Public Health, among many others.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

This position requires a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school; or a Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited college or university as recognized by the United States Department of Education and/or the Council on Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA).

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

The successful candidate will have significant law school professional experience, preferably in student affairs-related work, and a record of progressively responsible leadership and supervisory experience. Other preferred qualifications include excellent project management skills, strong organizational skills with attention to detail, the ability to carry out responsibilities with a minimum of supervision, excellent communication and interpersonal skills, and a strong service commitment.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

The successful candidate will demonstrate support for diversity, equity and inclusiveness as well as participate in maintaining a respectful, positive work environment.

SALARY RANGE

Salary competitive with those at similarly situated institutions.

BENEFITS OF WORKING AT UNLV

• Generous compensation packages, up to 48 days of paid time off, sick leave, and holidays
• Excellent health insurance including medical, dental and vision
• No state income tax
• Comprehensive retirement plans and voluntary benefits programs
• Tuition discounts at Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) schools
• Tuition discounts for spouses, domestic partners, and dependents

PERKS

• Flexible work schedule (depending on your department)
• Employee recognition and appreciation programs
• Personal and professional development opportunities
• UNLV athletics ticket discounts
• Statewide employee purchase program discounts
• RebelCard discounts on and off campus
• Wellness programming for all UNLV faculty and staff at no cost
• Opportunity for career advancements to leadership roles

HOW TO APPLY

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

Applicants should fully describe their qualifications and experience, with specific reference to each of the minimum and preferred qualifications because this is the information on which the initial review of materials will be based.

Although this position will remain open until filled, review of candidates’ materials will begin on March 1, 2023.

Materials should be addressed to Brian Wall, Search Committee Chair, and must be submitted through Workday, as we do not accept emailed materials. For assistance with the application process, please contact UNLV Human Resources at (702) 895-3504 or UNLVJobs@unlv.edu.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR INTERNAL NSHE CANDIDATES

UNLV employees or employees within the Nevada System of Higher Education (NSHE) MUST use the “Find Jobs” process within Workday to find and apply for jobs at UNLV and other NSHE Institutions. Once you log into Workday, type "Find Jobs" in the search box which will navigate to the internal job posting site. Locate this specific job posting by typing the job requisition number, R0135615 in the search box.

If you complete an application outside of the internal application process, your application will be returned and you will have to reapply as an internal applicant which may delay your application.

PROFILE OF THE UNIVERSITY

Founded in 1957, UNLV is a doctoral-degree-granting institution of approximately 30,000 students and more than 3,600 faculty and staff. To date, UNLV has conferred more than 152,000 degrees, producing more than 130,000 alumni around the world. UNLV is classified by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as an R1 research university with very high research activity. The university is committed to recruiting and retaining top students and faculty, educating the region's diversifying population and workforce, driving economic activity through increased research and community partnerships, and creating an academic health center for Southern Nevada that includes the launch of a new UNLV School of Medicine. UNLV is located on a 332-acre main campus and two satellite campuses in Southern Nevada.

Here at UNLV, we have come together and created one of the most affirmative and dynamic academic environments in the country. UNLV sits in the top spot in U.S. News & World Report’s annual listing of the nation’s most diverse universities for undergraduates. The university has ranked in the top ten since the rankings debuted more than a decade ago. We continue to show our commitment to serving our wonderfully diverse population and building the future for Las Vegas and Nevada.

For more information, visit us online at: http://www.unlv.edu.

EEO/AA STATEMENT

The University of Nevada - Las Vegas (UNLV) is committed to providing a place of work and learning free of discrimination on the basis of a person’s age (40 or older), disability, whether actual or perceived by others (including service-connected disabilities), gender (including pregnancy related conditions), military status or military obligations, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, race (including hair texture and protected hairstyles such as natural hairstyles, afros, bantu knots, curls, braids, locks and twists), color, or religion (protected classes). Discrimination on the basis of a protected class, including unlawful harassment, which is a form of discrimination, is illegal under federal and state law. Where unlawful discrimination is found to have occurred, UNLV will act to stop the unlawful discrimination, to prevent its recurrence, to remedy its effects, and to discipline those responsible.

TITLE IX STATEMENT

The University of Nevada, Las Vegas, does not discriminate on the basis of sex in any education program or activity that it operates. Non-discrimination on the basis of sex is mandated by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. §§ 1681 et seq.) and the corresponding implementation regulations (34 C.F.R. Part 106). The University’s commitment to nondiscrimination in its education programs and activities extends to applicants for admission and employment. Inquiries concerning the application of these provisions may be referred to: Michelle Sposito, J.D., Title IX Coordinator, University of Nevada, Las Vegas, 4505 S. Maryland Parkway, Box 451062, Las Vegas, NV 89154-1062, Frank and Estella Beam Hall (BEH) Room 553, Telephone: (702) 895-4055; Email: titleixcoordinator@unlv.edu, or to The Assistant Secretary of the United States Department of Education, U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, 400 Maryland Avenue, SW, Washington, D.C. 20202-1100; Telephone: 1-800-421-3481 FAX: 202-453-6012; TDD: 1-800-877-8339; Email: OCR@ed.gov; or to both. 

Information pertaining to the University’s grievance procedures and grievance process, including how to report or file a complaint of sex discrimination, how to report or file a formal complaint of sexual harassment, and how the University will respond can be found online at the Office of Equal Employment & Title IX webpage.

SAFETY AND SECURITY STATEMENT

UNLV is committed to assisting all members of the UNLV community in providing for their own safety and security.https://www.unlv.edu/police/report The Annual Security Report and Annual Fire Safety Report compliance document is available online.

JOB CATEGORY

Administrative Faculty

Exempt

Yes

Full-Time Equivalent

100.0%

Required Attachment(s)

Submit a letter of interest, a detailed resume listing qualifications and experience, and the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of at least three professional references who may be contacted. References will not be contacted until the search chair notifies you in advance.

THE UNIVERSITY OF DENVER STURM COLLEGE OF LAW is hiring a Visiting Professor for its Community Economic Development Clinic. 

The University of Denver Sturm College of Law is a national leader in experiential learning, whose innovative and highly respected clinical program ranks in the Top 10 in the nation. Located in a beautiful and dynamic urban setting, the law school features an outstanding and diverse student body, a nationally respected faculty, a motivated and highly professional staff, and roughly 17,000 alumni who have achieved careers of distinction in law, business, government, public interest, and other professional domains.

The Sturm College of Law was the first law school in the nation to offer academic credit to students for representing indigent clients. Today, its nationally ranked Student Law Office provides second- and third-year law students the opportunity to refine their lawyering skills while providing outstanding representation to clients. The clinical program at the Sturm College of Law offers clinics in a variety of areas, including advancing social change, civil litigation, civil rights, community economic development, criminal defense, environmental law, and immigration law and policy.

Position Summary

The Sturm College of Law seeks to hire a visiting faculty member, at the level of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor, to lead its Community Economic Development Clinic (CEDC) for the 2023-24 academic year, with the possibility of renewal as a visitor for up to two years. The CEDC is an intensive, year-long program in which students represent nonprofit corporations, community-based associations, and small businesses in matters relating to transactional law. Working under the supervision of licensed attorneys, students support grassroots organizations and promote community-based neighborhood revitalization, economic development, and small business growth. Students participate in drafting corporate formation documents, assisting nonprofit organizations with tax-exempt applications and maintenance of tax-exempt status, drafting and negotiating contracts, and other transactions related to economic development and redevelopment.
 
Essential Functions

· Leadership of the CEDC

· Supervision of second- and third-year students, with the goals of training students to become ethical, effective, and compassionate lawyers and of delivering outstanding client representation

· Classroom teaching and curricular development

Required Qualifications

· JD or equivalent degree

· 3-5 years of experience in relevant areas of transactional law

· Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse communities and a commitment to incorporating inclusive teaching methods designed to effectively engage broadly diverse student populations

· Membership in the Colorado bar or the ability to gain admission by June 1, 2023 (Note: The state of Colorado permits faculty members teaching in a law school clinical program to waive into the bar.)

Preferred Qualifications

· Teaching, training, or supervision of law students or early-career lawyers

· Experience with community economic development

Work Schedule

While the University’s administrative offices are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 4:30 pm, faculty schedules vary from term to term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The University’s academic calendars are posted on the registrar’s website: https://www.du.edu/registrar/calendars-deadlines (the law school is on a semester system and has a different academic calendar here: http://www.law.du.edu/academics/registrar).

Application Deadline
Interested applicants are encouraged to submit applications by March 15, 2023. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $105,000-$155,000 (dependent on rank and experience)

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter
3. Name and information of three (3) professional references

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university's complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Advertised: February 22, 2023
Applications close: Open until filled

We are excited to announce that we will be launching a Veterans Law Clinic here at WashULaw this fall and are in search of our inaugural director.  This clinic will join the 18 other clinics and externships in our outstanding clinical education program.

To apply for the position, please go to:  https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/Assistant-Professor-of-Practice---Director---Veterans-Law-Clinic_JR73066?q=veteran.  A summary of the position is below:

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY IN ST. LOUIS SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for the faculty position of Director of its new Veterans Law Clinic. The Clinic will begin operation at the start of the 2023 fall semester and will join the School’s eighteen other law clinics and externships (see law.wustl.edu/academics/clinical-education-program/). 

The Veterans Law Clinic, through its second- and third-year law students, will provide free legal assistance to veterans who cannot otherwise afford the services of an attorney.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

·         Oversee all aspects of the Clinic, including the teaching of students (through one-on-one tutorials and a weekly seminar).

·         Supervise and responsible for student casework.

·         Identification and selection of clients.

·         Administration of the office and staff.

·         Teach other courses and assist other law school programs as needed.