UNIVERSITY OF MISSOURI SCHOOL OF LAW is hiring a Director for its Family Violence Clinic.

The University of Missouri School of Law is seeking dynamic, qualified applicants for the position of Director of the Family Violence Clinic. 

The Director will teach law students the theory and practice of family law, supervise research and scholarship, engage with students in applied leadership in advancing justice, and engage in community outreach related to the clinic’s mission. The Director is also responsible for the day-to-day running of the Clinic, including fundraising and supervision of clinic staff.  

The Director will have the title of Associate Clinical Professor of Law or Clinical Professor of Law. The position is a non-tenured, clinical track position. The Director must possess a J.D. from an accredited law school and be admitted to practice law in Missouri or be able to obtain such admission. Preference will also be given to candidates with experience as a practicing attorney or judicial clerk. 

The University of Missouri-Columbia is the flagship campus of the University of Missouri system and is one of only 33 public universities in the country belonging to the Association of American Universities, a group of elite research universities. As both a research and land grant university, we have extraordinary opportunities for interdisciplinary interaction. In addition, Columbia is a wonderful college town halfway between St. Louis and Kansas City that is regularly ranked as one of the most livable cities in the country.  

Application Procedure: Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and references for job ID 47720 at https://hr.missouri.edu/job-openings. Inquiries should be directed to Associate Dean Sandra Sperino at sandra.sperino@missouri.edu or 573-882-1799.  

Additional information about the School of Law is available at www.law.missouri.edu. The University of Missouri is an equal opportunity/ADA institution. The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of an inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence. To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.