Qualifications

J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school. Applicants must be licensed to practice law in at least one state and be eligible for admission in both state and federal court in Minnesota, if not already admitted to practice in Minnesota.

Preferred

Preference will be given to applicants with clinical experience in law school and two or more years practice experience in immigration law, especially immigration removal defense and/or federal immigration litigation. Preference will also be given to applicants with fluency in Spanish, strong academic records and writing ability, a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, and potential for success as a clinical teacher.

About the Job

Duties and Responsibilities: In coordination with the Center for New Americans faculty, the Fellow will supervise students in representing clients and in advocacy projects, teach clinic seminar classes, evaluate students and participate in the general development and functioning of the clinic. In anticipation that the Fellow will pursue opportunities to enter a career in law teaching, the law school will support the Fellow’s efforts at scholarly development including research and conference travel support.

Appointment: This is a 100% time, twelve month, academic professional appointment. This appointment is annually renewable for up to two years.

About the Department

The University of Minnesota Law School is seeking applicants for a clinical teaching fellowship beginning the summer of 2016 with the Center for New Americans. The Center for New Americans is a comprehensive immigration law center composed of the three interrelated clinics—The Immigration and Human Rights Clinic, The Detainee Rights Clinic, and the Federal Immigration Litigation Clinic—as well as an education and outreach program. The Law School currently offers twenty-two clinical courses with a broad diversity of subject matters. Thirteen in-house clinical faculty members and nineteen part-time adjunct instructors teach in the program. The Law School is committed to providing national leadership in clinical education and to ensure that students be prepared for the increasing complexities of legal practice in a diverse community.

How to Apply

To apply, go to http://www1.umn.edu/ohr/employment/index.html and reference job 306697. All applications must be submitted online and only complete applications will be considered.

Diversity

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

Background Check Information

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.