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  • 15 Sep 2015 11:34 AM | Laura McNally-Levine

    The University of Minnesota Law School's Center for New Americans has announced an opening for the position of Assistant Director for Education and Outreach.  The Assistant Director will work closely with the Center's three immigration clinics as well as our law firm and non-profit partners to expand pro bono representation and educational services for non-citizens in Minnesota. 

    Applicants must have a J.D. degree from an A.B.A. accredited law school with at least 2 years of professional experience dedicated to immigration-related community education and outreach, or a bachelors or higher degree with at least five years of professional experience dedicated to immigration-related community education and outreach.  All applicants must have demonstrated understanding of U.S. immigration law and policy. Strong preference will be given to applicants familiar with the operation of law school clinics and those with fluency in a foreign language (such as Spanish or Somali).  Excellent academic record and writing ability are also required.

    About the Job

    To achieve our Education and Outreach goals the Assistant Director for Education and Outreach will work closely with Center faculty and staff, our non-profit and law firm partners, as well as a range of other university and community allies.  The Assistant Director’s core areas of responsibility include:

    Developing and implementing education and outreach initiatives for the Center’s law clinics.  The Assistant Director, in coordination with Center faculty and staff, and in cooperation with our partners, will lead development and organization of new immigration-related initiatives on an ongoing basis.  As just one example, the Assistant Director will coordinate the Detainee Rights Clinic’s new legal orientation program, which provides non-citizens incarcerated by the Department of Homeland Security early access to legal advice, screening, and new pro se materials about their rights in immigration court. 

    Identifying and facilitating immigration field placements for law students.  The Assistant Director, through ongoing contact with our non-profit and law-firm partners, will identify opportunities for law student experiential learning opportunities in the area of immigration law and policy, then set up and facilitate placements in consultation with Center faculty.

    Organizing education and outreach events.  The Assistant Director will organize the Center’s educational and outreach events in collaboration with Center staff and our partner organizations.  Events will include but are not limited to (a) educational seminars designed to train pro bono lawyers or volunteer law students, (b) large-scale community workshops designed to educate non-citizens about their rights under immigration laws, (c) community round table forums on topics of immigration policy.

    Developing and distributing educational materials.  In support of our clinics, our partners, and our education and outreach events, the Assistant Director will develop educational materials for both non-citizens and pro bono lawyers.

    Communicating the Center’s work.  Through social media, website, and community networking, the Assistant Director will document and publicize the Center’s activities and materials to the public, our partners and allies, and our funders.

    About the Department

    Established in 2013, the Center for New Americans is a comprehensive immigration law center composed of the three clinics: The Immigration and Human Rights Clinic, The Detainee Rights Clinic, and the Federal Immigration Litigation Clinic.  The three clinics are taught by full-time law school faculty who supervise student attorneys in the representation of non-citizens at all levels of their immigration cases.  In addition to the clinics, the Center is home to an integrated Education and Outreach Program. 

    The Center for New Americans is unique among law school immigration clinical programs because it was designed and operates as a formal partnership with the pro bono programs of several of Minnesota's preeminent law firms, as well as our state's three leading immigration non-profits.   

    The goals of the Center’s Education and Outreach Program are to (1) educate noncitizens about their legal rights, and (2) recruit and train law students and pro bono lawyers for public service to noncitizens.

    How To Apply

    Applications must be submitted online.

    https://www.myu.umn.edu/psp/psprd/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=302732&PostingSeq=1  

    To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions.  You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

    Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Activities" page and uploading documents there. Please include a resume, cover letter, contact information for three references, and a diversity statement.

    This position will remain open until filled.

    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.

    About the U of M

    The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research.  Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

  • 15 Sep 2015 11:14 AM | Laura McNally-Levine

    American University Washington College of Law seeks applications for a tenure-track faculty position as director of its International Human Rights Law Clinic (IHRLC).  Washington College of Law's in-house, live-client Clinical Program is nationally recognized for its leadership in scholarship, development of clinical methodology, full integration of clinicians and non-clinicians in institutional governance and status, contributions to increasing access to justice for under-served clients and breadth of clinical offerings.  The law school also is widely known for its leadership in human rights teaching, scholarship and advocacy, and the director of the IHRLC is a key participant in these activities.

    The director of the International Human Rights Clinic will be responsible for directing the clinic; teaching in the year-long clinic (in the clinic seminar, rounds, and case supervision), along with the IHRLC’s practitioner-in-residence; and teaching one course per year outside of the clinic. 

    Minimum qualifications include a J.D. degree, outstanding academic record, five years’ experience as a lawyer, including membership in a state bar, and a commitment to clinical teaching, institutional and professional service, and producing legal scholarship.

    Applications that include a curriculum vitae and cover letter should be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/30594. Please contact Michael Finazzo, Faculty Coordinator, at mfinazzo@wcl.american.edu or 202-274-4002, if you have any general questions regarding the application process and Professor Robert Dinerstein, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, rdiners@wcl.american.edu, for any other questions about the position.

    American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.  The university does not  discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively “Protected Bases”) in its programs and activities.  American University is a tobacco- and smoke- free campus.

     

     

  • 03 Sep 2015 5:00 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA COLLEGE OF LAW anticipates hiring several  clinical faculty members over the coming year, including a director for its field placement program. Our goal is to find outstanding scholars and teachers who can extend the law school’s traditional strengths and intellectual breadth. We are interested in all persons of high academic achievement and promise with outstanding credentials. Appointment and rank will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

    Candidates should send resumes, references, and descriptions of areas of interest to: 

    Faculty Appointments Committee, College of Law, 

    The University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa 52242-1113.

    THE UNIVERSITY OF IOWA is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, religion, associational preference, status asqualified individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.

  • 03 Sep 2015 4:04 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    The Capital Punishment Clinic at the University of Texas School of Law invites applications for a two-year, post-graduate fellowship. The fellowship is intended to provide experience in defending capital cases, as well as in supervising law students in a clinical setting. The fellowship is designed for a recent law graduate who plans to pursue a career in capital defense. The Fellow, under the direct supervision of the Clinic faculty, will

    - Assist in litigating capital cases, including research and writing investigation and other fact development, and working directly with clients;

    - Assist Clinic faculty in supervising clinic students;

    - Assist Clinic faculty in planning and teaching the classroom component of the Clinic;

    - Take part in planning and presenting Capital Punishment Center events.

    Qualifications:

    - J.D. degree from an accredited law school and eligibility for admission to practice in at least one state (preferably Texas). Current law students who anticipate earning a J.D. degree by May 2016 and taking a bar exam in the summer of 2016 are eligible to apply; 

    - Excellent legal research and writing skills;

    - Prior experience in capital defense (e.g., student externship or internship with a capital defense office, or work experience with an attorney actively engaged in defending capital cases); 

    - Completion of law courses related to capital defense, such as a death penalty clinic, a course in capital punishment law, or coursework in related areas such as post-conviction remedies or criminal procedure; and,

    - A demonstrated interest in capital defense and a commitment to pursuing a career in capital and/or criminal defense.

    Salary:

    $45,000 to $50,000 per year, depending on experience. This position comes with full health benefits. The fellowship begins on September 1, 2016, and runs through August 31, 2018.

    The University of Texas School of Law Capital Punishment Clinic: Capital Punishment Clinic students assist clinic faculty in their work on death penalty cases at various stages in the litigation process, including trial, appeal, state and federal post-conviction, and clemency. The work encompasses many tasks that are integral to death penalty defense representation, including visiting clients on death row; interviewing witnesses and conducting field investigations; drafting motions, appellate briefs, and habeas petitions; and assisting attorneys in preparing for trials, evidentiary hearings, and appellate arguments. All student work is closely supervised by clinic faculty. The Capital Punishment Clinic, which has been part of the Clinical Program at UT Law for more than twenty years, is part of the Capital Punishment Center, established in 2006 to promote research and training in death penalty law. The Center sponsors academic events, pursues research projects concerning the administration of the death penalty, particularly in Texas, and assists in training and preparing capital defense attorneys.

    More information about the Clinic and Center can be found here:

    http://www.utexas.edu/law/clinics/capital/

    http://www.utexas.edu/law/centers/capitalpunishment/

    To Apply:

    Applications (by email or in hard copy) should be submitted by October 15, 2015, to:

    Ms. Kim Waters

    Capital Punishment Clinic

    University of Texas

    School of Law

    727 East Dean Keeton Street

    Austin, TX 78705-3224

    (512) 232-6325

    kwaters@law.utexas.edu

    Please include a letter of interest, a resume or c.v., a writing sample, and the names of three references.

    The University of Texas School of Law is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

  • 26 Aug 2015 6:02 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    UMass Law is committed to graduating justice-centered lawyers prepared to practice responsibly and creatively. The school’s two in-house clinics were developed to meet critical community needs. Because approximately a quarter of each incoming class is admitted into our Public Interest Law Fellowship program, there is much energy for using the law to increase access to justice. Because UMass Law is dedicated to creating access to legal education for groups underrepresented in the profession, our student body has an appreciation for the disparities in access to justice, the difference law can make, and the importance of understanding how the law operates in the real world for real people. We may hire a tenure-track faculty member who will serve as in-house clinic director. While we have a preference to continue the work of our Community Development Clinic, which provides representation to entrepreneurial businesses in the South Coast region, we are open to modification of the type of work in which our Community Development Clinic engages. The faculty director will also teach one section of a doctrinal course each semester, likely Business Organizations. UMass Law is located on the South Coast of Massachusetts, about one hour from Boston and thirty minutes from Providence and Cape Cod. As the only public law school in Massachusetts, UMass is poised to become a leader in stewarding justice in the state, and the new tenure-track clinic director will be an integral part of that growth.

    Qualifications: J.D., licensed in Massachusetts within one year of hire. Five years’ combined law practice and law clinic experience. To apply, please submit a letter and resume electronically to Associate Dean Eric Mitnick (emitnick@umassd.edu). The University of Massachusetts reserves the right to conduct background checks on potential employees. UMass Dartmouth is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity, Title IX Employer.

  • 20 Aug 2015 12:15 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    Touro Law Center in Suffolk County, Long Island, New York seeks an energetic entry level full-time visitor for the 2016-2017 academic year. The faculty and administration are implementing our innovative Portals to Practice strategic plan, which is designed to provide our students with the education and experiences necessary to become practice-ready lawyers. Thriving institutes in Aging and Longevity Law, Land Use and Sustainable Development Law, and Jewish Law complement the curriculum. The Law Center’s Community Justice Center is Long Island’s first law school based incubator housing alumni starting their own law practices.

    The Law Center boasts 12 clinics (Advanced Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Criminal Prosecution, Disaster Relief, Elder Law, Family Law, Federal Prosecution, Immigration Law, Mortgage Foreclosure, Small Business and Not-for-Profit Law and the Veterans' and Servicemembers' Right), a robust externship program, and a unique Public Advocacy Center that houses more than a dozen community-based legal service non-profit organizations. The Law Center offers concentrations in Criminal Law, Aging and Longevity Law, Solo and Small Firm Practice, and Land Use and Sustainable Development Law.

    Our goal is to attract faculty dedicated to enriching the educational experience of our bright, motivated and diverse student body. We are especially interested in applicants who demonstrate scholarly promise and desire to teach courses in business law, technology, IP or elder law. Ideally, the candidate will have practice experience relevant to areas of scholarship or teaching. Touro Law is dedicated to the goal of building a diverse faculty committed to teaching and working in a multicultural environment and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

    Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications must include a resume and statement of interest and should be emailed to Appointments Committee Chair Professor Meredith R. Miller, mmiller@tourolaw.edu.

  • 20 Aug 2015 11:13 AM | Laura McNally-Levine

    Tenure or Non-tenure Stream Position.  The University of Pittsburgh School of Law invites applications from entry-level or lateral faculty for one position beginning in the 2016-2017 academic year.  The appointment is expected to be either at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor, if tenure stream, or assistant clinical, associate clinical or full clinical professor, if non-tenure stream. This recruitment seeks to fill particular curricular needs in one of two ways: either a tenure-stream or tenured professor teaching in one or more of the following areas:  Tax, Property, Estates and Trusts, or, alternatively, a clinical professor outside of the tenure stream who would direct our Tax Clinic and teach one or more courses in Tax Law. Preference will be given to those with an interest in experiential learning.

    The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, creed, marital status, sex, disability, age, gender identity or sexual orientation in its hiring.  In furtherance of our strong institutional commitment to a diverse faculty, we particularly welcome applications from minorities, women, and others who would add diversity to our faculty.  Recruitment is subject to approval by the University’s Provost.  

    Contact:  Vivian Curran, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, University of Pittsburgh School of Law, 3900 Forbes Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15260.  Email: VivianeCurran@pitt.edu.  Email submissions are preferred.   The deadline for applications is October 15, 2015.


  • 20 Aug 2015 11:10 AM | Laura McNally-Levine

    California Western School of Law is seeking a tenure-track faculty member to teach primarily in our Clinical Internship Program (sometimes called an “externship program”).   In addition, this faculty member will have the opportunity to teach course(s) in the remainder of the Curriculum based on the needs of the school and the faculty member’s interests.  

    California Western School of Law is located in downtown San Diego, California.  The School has long-emphasized a legal education where our students are trained to be profession-ready upon graduation.  Our Clinical Internship Program is a core part of that mission.  Over 70% of our students enroll in the Clinical Internship Program.  Students are placed as interns in private law firms, public interest organizations, judicial chambers, and government law offices (more information about the program is available at https://www.cwsl.edu/academics/academic-initiatives/clinical-internship-program).  Professors in the Clinical Internship Program teach a classroom component, conduct site visits, and supervise the students’ placements.  Candidates also will have the opportunity to teach within the remainder of the doctrinal Curriculum, including first-year courses.

    Preference is for candidates with some experience in practice and/or clinical teaching.  We value all kinds of experience – transactional or litigation, criminal or civil, public or private. Candidates must have some experience in academic research and scholarship. Teaching experience in an academic setting will be considered favorably.

    California Western prides itself on the diversity of its community.  A substantial percentage of our students are from diverse cultural and ethnic backgrounds.   We are committed to developing a faculty that better reflects our student body and our community.  We are particularly interested in candidates committed to teaching a diverse student body and who have demonstrated relevant skills in this area.   All candidates are encouraged to submit a statement to our Appointments Committee addressing their contributions to diversity and how they can contribute to the educational experience of our student body.

    California Western was established in 1924 and recently celebrated its 90th anniversary.  We are accredited by the American Bar Association and are a member of the Association of American Law Schools.

    Interested candidates should submit their cover letter, resume, and academic materials (publications, teaching evaluations, and research agenda) to Professor Ken Klein, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at kklein@cwsl.edu by September 30, 2015.

  • 17 Aug 2015 3:28 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    Georgetown University Law Center invites applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for full-time tenure or tenure-track faculty positions expected to begin July 1, 2016. We are seeking one candidate to fill a position in our Appellate Litigation Clinic and another to fill a position in our Institute of Public Representation Clinic’s Civil Rights and Voting Rights Division

    At Georgetown Law, professors dedicated to teaching in the clinical program are fully integrated into the faculty. The person selected for these positions will join our large award-winning clinical community, continue to develop the clinic caseloads, and teach the clinic seminar each semester. Faculty members in the clinic are be assisted by clinical fellows who are pursuing an LL.M in Advocacy.

    The successful applicant will have a strong commitment to promoting access to justice and a demonstrated interest in nurturing student development. We seek candidates dedicated to both practice and scholarship in a clinical setting. Candidates must demonstrate an intellectual engagement which suggests scholarly promise (for entry-level candidates) or be a proven scholar (for lateral candidates).  Successful applicants must also have subject-matter and procedural expertise in their areas of practice, and possess a positive reputation in their fields. The candidates must also have the communication, organizational, and collaborative skills necessary to direct and manage a clinic, and a commitment to teaching clinically over the long term. Finally, Georgetown values excellent teaching and a successful applicant will have pedagogical skills, creativity, and enthusiasm for the academic endeavor.  This law school is committed to diversity, and candidates of diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Although we will be accepting applications throughout the Fall of 2015, applicants are encouraged to submit their materials as soon as possible.

    Please send a resume, including the names of references and a statement of interest to Wallace Mlyniec, the Chair of the Clinical Subcommittee of the Appointments Committee. His email is Mlyniec@law.georgetown.edu.

  • 10 Aug 2015 3:45 PM | Laura McNally-Levine

    The Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School is hiring a Clinic Attorney for our Consumer Law/Predatory Lending Clinic.  The posting is available here http://www.legalservicescenter.org/lsc-seeks-clinic-attorney-for-consumer-lawpredatory-lending-clinic/.  

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