University of Maryland Law School - Immigration Clinic & Open - Tenure Track or Long Term Contract

07 Sep 2012 8:54 PM | Donna Lee
The University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law is seeking highly qualified applicants for clinical teaching positions at the level of Assistant, Associate or full Professor of Law, depending upon qualifications. One position is dedicated to an immigration practice. The other position is open to a range of possibilities to complement our existing clinical offerings. We welcome both entry level and lateral candidates.

The Carey School of Law is committed to excellent teaching, scholarship and the performance of significant service. Clinical and non-clinical professors are on a unitary tenure track. There is an institutional preference for tenure track appointment. A long term contract appointment is also possible for clinical faculty depending upon qualifications and institutional needs. The newly-hired faculty members will teach in our clinical law program, engage in significant research and scholarship, and perform significant institutional service, including full and equal participation in faculty governance and committees.

The minimum qualifications for the position are:

• J.D. or LLM from an ABA-accredited law school
• Bar Admission (in any state, and willingness to sit for Maryland Bar)
• Proven record of (or demonstrated potential for) excellence in teaching and mentoring students and scholarship
• Relevant practice experience
• Candidates seeking a tenured position must satisfy the School of Law’s Standards for Tenure, which include “excellence in teaching, excellence in scholarship, and the performance of significant service, under circumstances that indicate a strong likelihood of continued performance at these levels throughout the candidate’s future law school career.”

The University of Maryland Baltimore (UMB) and the University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community and fostering a climate that promotes diversity and respect for all. Thus, people of color, women, members of the LGBT community, individuals with disabilities and members of other historical disadvantaged groups are encouraged to apply. UMB is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

To Apply: Interested applicants should send (a) a cover letter; (b) a resume; and (c) the names and telephone numbers of at least three references to:

Professors Jana Singer and Deborah Weimer
Co-Chairs, Faculty Appointments Committee
University of Maryland Frances King Carey School of Law
500 West Baltimore Street
Baltimore, Maryland 21201

Candidates may also submit their materials electronically to: dweimer@law.umaryland.edu<mailto:dweimer@law.umaryland.edu>

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