THE UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW (UDC LAW) seeks to hire two tenure-track faculty members to join our dynamic and mission-driven community in the 2023-2024 academic year.

We are looking broadly for candidates, but particularly welcome applications from candidates with an interest in teaching Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure, Constitutional Law, Contracts, Property, Civil Procedure, and Torts. The position will begin on August 16, 2023. Candidates must have a J.D. degree and must demonstrate high scholarly distinction or promise and a commitment to teaching excellence. Applications are encouraged from women, candidates of color, LGBTQIA+ candidates, candidates with disabilities, and others whose background and experience would contribute to the diversity of the law school community.

UDC LAW is the District’s only public law school and is one of only six American Bar Association approved law schools at a Historically Black College or University. UDC LAW has a statutory mission to recruit and enroll students from groups traditionally underrepresented at the bar; to provide a well-rounded theoretical and practical legal education that will enable students to be effective and ethical advocates; and to represent the legal needs of low-income residents through the School’s legal clinics. Notably, UDC LAW:

• Ranks No. 1 most chosen law school by older students (Princeton Review, 2022);
• Ranks No. 2 for greatest resources for minority students (Princeton Review, 2022);
• Ranks No. 3 for most diverse faculty (Princeton Review, 2022);
• Ranks No. 5 for Clinical Training (US News & World Report, 2023);
• Ranks No. 6 Best School for African Americans (The National Jurist and prelaw, 2022);
• Received an A+ for Diversity (prelaw, 2022);
• Ranks No. 9 for greatest resources for women (Princeton Review, 2022); and
• Is a Top 15 Best School for Asian Americans (The National Jurist and prelaw, 2022).

UDC LAW has been a leader in clinical and experiential education for fifty years. Every student in our day program is required to complete two 300-hour clinical courses. UDC LAW also has a robust evening program.

All candidates must apply through the Human Resources link located on the university website: https://udc.applicantstack.com/x/detail/a2hbyxh7pi3z

Interested candidates may also send a resume and cover letter to the “Faculty Appointments Committee,” with attention to Professor Saleema Snow. Materials can be delivered by email to Ms. Khadijah Muhammad at khadijah.muhammad1@udc.edu. Although we will accept applications until the positions are filled, we strongly encourage interested applicants to submit applications by October 31, 2022, for most complete consideration.