Howard University School of Law invites applications for two faculty positions to begin fall semester 2018. The first faculty position is a tenure-track or tenured position for a professor to supervise the Criminal Justice Clinic (CJC). Additional teaching responsibilities for this position will likely include other criminal law courses. The CJC provides actual client representation of indigent adults charged with criminal misdemeanors in the District of Columbia Superior Court.

The second faculty position is a tenure-track position in environmental law courses and property law, additional legislation and regulation.

Candidates must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school. Additionally, applicants should have distinguished academic credentials, a record of excellence in academia or in practice, the potential to be an outstanding scholar and teacher in the classroom. Applicants should also be prepared to spend significant time outside the classroom working with students. Interested persons should send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, references, and subject area preferences to Professor Josephine Ross, Chair of the Initial Appointments Subcommittee, c/o Donnice Butler, 2900 Van Ness Street NW, Washington, DC 20008 or, by email, to jross.howardlaw@gmail.com and donnice.butler@law.howard.edu (electronic submissions preferred).

Applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis, but for best consideration, please email materials by October 1, 2017.

Howard University School of Law is committed to a diverse faculty, staff, and student body. We encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and others whose background, experience, and viewpoints contribute to the diversity of our institution.