Vanderbilt University Law School seeks applicants for a full-time position as Professor of the Practice of Law, with an initial term of three years that is renewable.  Applicants should possess a J.D. degree and have considerable experience in at least one area of sophisticated transactional work, such as M&A, commercial lending, private equity, project finance, corporate bankruptcy, corporate and partnership taxation, or trademarks and licensing.  

Applicants should have extensive expertise associated with drafting and analyzing complex business documents and the ability to communicate overarching concepts as well as drafting skills to students.

The final candidate for this position must also successfully complete a background check.  The law school is committed to diversity; women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.  Please send a cover letter, resume, and references by November 30^th, 2012 to the Faculty Appointments Coordinator (Attn:  Prof of Practice), Vanderbilt Law School, 131 21^st Ave. So., Nashville, Tennessee 37203-1181; or by e-mail to faculty.appointments@law.vanderbilt.edu.

Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer

The University of New Mexico School of Law invites applications for a faculty position in its Clinical Law Program, starting in the Fall of 2013. The School of Law’s Clinical Law Program is widely regarded to be among the finest in the country. The Law School anticipates filling a tenured or tenure-track position. Both entry-level and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply. Academic rank and salary will be based on experience and qualifications.

Preferred qualifications include a record of demonstrated excellence or the promise of excellence in clinical teaching, the practice of law, and academic scholarship. Admission by examination to a bar of a state or the District of Columbia and experience in the practice of law is required. Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent legal degree.

Any position in the Clinical Law Program would involve teaching in at least one clinic. The Clinical Law Program operates as a single law firm with five clinical sections each semester with varying coverage areas. These areas currently include a Community Lawyering Clinic that takes a community-based approach to client representation and has developed a Medical/Legal Alliance with the UNM School of Medicine, an economic development clinic known as the Business and Tax Clinic that offers clients transactional and controversy services, a Law Practice Clinic that takes a mix of cases typical of a general poverty law practice, and the Southwest Indian Law Clinic that provides students the opportunity to represent clients in cases involving Native American issues in various tribal, state and federal tribunals and agencies, as well as an opportunity to work with tribes, pueblos, community and non-governmental groups. While these are the current clinical offerings, our programs continually evolve and the successful applicant will be deeply involved in planning its future.

For best consideration, submit applications by October 15, 2012.  Recruitment will continue until the position is filled. Applicants should attach a cover letter and CV to the online application via the UNMJobs website: https://unmjobs.unm.edu/. The position is listed as posting number 0817655.

The University of New Mexico is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

Working title:

Clinical Professor or Clinical Associate Professor

Official title:

CLINICAL PROFESSOR(D51NN) or CLINICAL ASSOC PROF(D52NN)

Degree and area of specialization:

J.D., criminal law, postconviction litigation, incarcerated persons, clinical legal education.

License/certification:

The position will require admission to practice law in the Wisconsin Bar and in federal court either at the time of application or by the Fall of 2013.

Minimum number of years and type of relevant work experience:

This is a senior position. As such, a minimum of 5 years' experience as an attorney practicing criminal law and/or postconviction litigation is required. Prior clinical or other law teaching experience is preferred. As part of the hiring process, the applicant will be required to make a presentation to the Law Faculty.

Principal duties:

The appointment is for a clinical faculty member in the Frank J. Remington Center's Wisconsin Innocence Project (WIP). WIP is one of the first, and among the largest and most successful innocence projects in the nation. WIP was founded in 1998 and was one of the founding projects of the Innocence Network, which has now grown into an affiliation of 65 innocence projects in seven nations. The project is one of eleven clinical projects offered through the Law School's Remington Center, which has been providing clinical legal educational opportunities since the 1960s.

In WIP, law students, under clinical faculty supervision, provide legal assistance to prison inmates, primarily in Wisconsin, in cases in which the inmates have viable claims that they are actually innocent and wrongly convicted. Students in WIP receive an unusually deep immersion  experience in the criminal justice system, as they work in the project for a full calendar year full-time starting in the summer, continuing half-time in the fall semester, and then continuing for another three credits in the spring. This level of commitment provides not only a uniquely rich learning opportunity, but also a rare opportunity for effective client service and case work in the large cases that comprise the project's caseload.

Along with several other clinical faculty working in the Wisconsin Innocence Project, the applicant will supervise the work of the clinical students and provide classroom instruction in conjunction with the clinic. The applicant may also have an opportunity to provide classroom instruction in non-clinic related law school courses. Interest in scholarly research and writing on issues arising out of the work of the clinics is welcomed.

This is a senior appointment for someone with a commitment and demonstrated ability to engage in teaching, mentoring of junior colleagues, litigation, policy reform and scholarly inquiry into the criminal justice system and in particular wrongful convictions.

Additional Information:

A period of evaluation will. be required.

A criminal background check will be conducted prior to hiring.
A period of evaluation will be required
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Appointment type:    Academic Staff
Department(s):    LAW/LAW SCHOOL
Full time salary rate:    Minimum $75,000 ANNUAL (12 months)
Depending on Qualifications
Term:    This is a renewable appointment.
Appointment percent:    100%
Anticipated begin date:    AUGUST 01, 2013
Number of positions:    1
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION

Application must be received by: JANUARY 01, 2013

HOW TO APPLY:

Unless another application procedure has been specified above, please send resume and cover letter referring to Position Vacancy Listing #75027 to

Peggy Hacker    Phone: 608-890-0899
University of Wisconsin Law School    Fax: 608-263-3380
Frank J. Remington Center    Email: pjhacker@wisc.edu
975 Bascom Mall    
Madison, WI 53706-1399    

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The University of Illinois College of Law – a national leader in the field of elder law and policy – invites applications for a clinical professor to develop and direct an Elder Financial Justice Clinic focused on matters relating to elder financial abuse.  Each year, elderly U.S. citizens lose roughly $3 billion through financial frauds perpetrated by strangers, family members, friends, and neighbors.  Despite increased attention to the phenomenon of elder financial abuse at the state and federal levels, instances of wrongdoing remain underreported, under-investigated, and under-prosecuted.  The primary missions of the Elder Law Clinic will be to educate law students about the prevalence of elder financial abuse, to equip students with the necessary tools to detect, manage, and prosecute instances of wrongdoing, and to represent indigent elderly clients who have been financially victimized.
 
The position is a nine-month appointment as a Clinical Professor.  Responsibilities include teaching a classroom component to the Clinic designed to orient students to the problem of elder financial abuse and to develop the necessary skills to detect, manage, and prosecute cases; closely supervising student casework and other matters related to the Clinic’s representation of clients; developing relationships with other entities – including governmental agencies, advocacy groups, financial services organizations, and other campus units – that may be in a position to advance the Clinic’s mission; and undertaking administrative responsibilities relating to management of the Clinic.
 
The successful candidate must be licensed to practice law (or in a position to secure licensure) in the state of Illinois; experienced in the area of civil or criminal litigation – ideally, with prior exposure to the field of fraud; and able to work effectively with students, clients, the bench and bar, other faculty members, and the broader community.  Previous experience with clinical education is preferred, but not required.  Salary is dependent upon experience.
 
To apply for the position, please create your candidate profile at http://jobs.illinois.edu and upload a letter of interest; resume; and the names, addresses and telephone numbers of three references by December 5, 2012 via the University of Illinois’ online system. All requested information must be submitted for your application to be considered. Proposed start date would be the first day possible after hire.
 
For questions about the application process, you may contact Chris Grant at cgrant@illinois.edu
 
The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences, and ideas who embrace and value diversity and inclusivity (www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

PEPPERDINE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites qualified and experienced candidates to apply to direct its clinical programs, with position title and faculty status to be determined based upon the candidate’s qualifications.  The position includes an appointment as Associate Professor of Law, to commence academic year 2013-14. The appointment may be a five-year presumptively renewable contract, a tenure track position, or an appointment with tenure.

The Law School is hoping to hire a visionary clinician and leader to help incorporate experiential learning and adapt current programs and structures towards a goal of graduating effective and successful lawyers.  The Director is responsible for overall administrative supervision and promotion of clinical programs, including the training, supervision, and mentoring of faculty teaching clinical courses and supervising clinic staff to maintain and refine law office systems and procedures.  In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Director will teach at least one clinic per year in an area of personal expertise.  With administrative responsibilities, the position is a twelve-month appointment. 

Candidates must hold a J.D., be licensed to practice law in California (or be willing to obtain a California license), and preferably have experience working with law students on client cases in a clinical, externship or similar setting. The candidate’s record should demonstrate superb lawyering skills, leadership and management experience, strong teaching ability, the communication and interpersonal skills essential to being an effective clinical teacher, and scholarship in the field. 

Interested applicants should submit letter of interest and current resume or curriculum vitae to Professor Robert Pushaw (Robert.Pushaw@pepperdine.edu), Chair, Lateral Hiring.

The UALR Bowen School of Law is seeking an Assistant Dean for Student Affairs. The Assistant Dean is in charge of all aspects of the law school academic counseling, academic success, and bar passage programs. The Assistant Dean for Student Affairs reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. This is a twelve-month renewable position and the start date is negotiable.

Candidates should have a J.D. from an accredited law school. Administrative experience, teaching experience, academic counseling, and an educational background are helpful. The successful candidate will be outgoing, will be able to work with diverse groups of people, and will have excellent teaching, writing and verbal skills.

The UALR Bowen School of Law, established in 1975, has approximately 440 full and part-time students and boasts innovative academic partnerships with UAMS, the Clinton School for Public Service, and the Boozman College of Public Health.  The school’s alumni include federal and state judges, elected officials, business leaders, corporate counsel, partners of major law firms, and dedicated public servants.  The school, located next to MacArthur Park, enjoys strong support from its students, alumni, and the legal community.

To apply, submit a letter of application (reference R97577), resume and references to:  Patti Bell, Administrative Projects Coordinator, Bowen School of Law, 1201 McMath Avenue, Little Rock, Arkansas 72202.  Electronic submissions are preferred; e-mail plbell@ualr.edu with R97577 in the subject line or fax to 501.324.9433. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  For more information visit http://ualr.edu or http://www.law.ualr.edu.

This position is subject to a pre-employment criminal background check. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is an equal opportunity affirmative action employer and actively seeks the candidacy of minorities, women and person with disabilities. Under Arkansas law, all applications are subject to disclosure. Persons hired must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States.

Description

Under the general direction of the Assistant Dean (Students) (“Assistant Dean”), the Director of the International Human Rights Program (the “IHRP”) at the Faculty of Law (“the Faculty”) provides clinical, educational, and administrative leadership and support to the IHRP. The incumbent is the primary contact and responsible for all matters related to the IHRP. The Director oversees all of the IHRP’s advocacy initiatives, including the clinic, working groups, speaker series, Rights Review magazine, internships, and mentorship program. S/he works with the Faculty to select advocacy opportunities for the IHRP, supervises students working on advocacy, and develops and delivers clinical legal education programs and courses offered for credit at the Faculty. Working closely with the Faculty, including the Assistant Dean, the Director develops priorities, strategies, and objectives for the IHRP. The Director organizes and runs programs, workshops and conferences; drafts position papers, reports, and pleadings; represents the IHRP to various stakeholder groups, including the legal profession, judiciary, policy makers, public interest advocates, private organizations, government, funders, and law schools across Canada and internationally; and oversees all operations, including internal and external communications, finances, fundraising, public relations, and publications.

 

Qualifications

Minimum

EDUCATION:

LL.B. (J.D.) degree required, or equivalent combination of education and experience. LL.M or other graduate degree is an asset.

 

EXPERIENCE

Minimum of five years’ related experience in a law firm, public organization, or government office,

including experience relevant to international human rights advocacy and litigation. Extensive variety of experience in dealing with members of the legal profession and international human rights advocates both within and outside Canada. Strong familiarity with legal education, public interest advocacy, and international human rights law. Related experience in senior positions within administration and management in a publicly funded or public interest organization is an asset. Wide range of career experience including dealings with the media, funders, students, and the general public is an asset. Comprehensive and global understanding of the University of Toronto, as well as general knowledge of the post-secondary education system, is an asset. Must be a member in good standing with the Law Society of Upper Canada and be able to practice law in the Province of Ontario. The ability to practice law in another jurisdiction is an asset.

 

OTHER:

Proficient with of MS Office (i.e. Word, Excel, Powerpoint), and internet searching. Demonstrated superior oral and written communication and advocacy skills. Excellent research and

analytical skills. Strong project management skills. Effective problem solver. Well-developed judgment and decision-making skills. Strong fundraising skills, including experience in grant development. Strong leadership skills. Superior drive and enterprise. Ability to manage conflicting priorities and deadlines. Ability to handle matters of a sensitive and confidential nature. Diplomacy, discretion, tact, pleasant manner, ability to work well independently as well as with a wide variety of people.

 

 

Notes: Maternity Leave Replacement. Expected start date is February 13, 2013. TERM position ending February 14, 2014.

 

Employee Group: Professional / Managerial Position - Senior Advancement Professionals

 

Appointment Type: Budget – Term

 

Schedule Full-time

 

Pay Scale Group and Hiring Rate: PM 4 -- Broadband Salary Range: $ 70,880 - $107,452 – Hiring Zone: $70,880 - $86,288

 

Job Field Student Academic Experience

 

Job Posting Oct 16, 2012

 

Job Closing: November 5, 2012

University of Georgia Law School - Medical-Legal Partnership Clinic – Assistant Professor
 
The University of Georgia School of Law seeks a tenure-track assistant professor to serve as the director of a to-be-created Medical-Legal Partnership (MLP) Clinic, beginning the 2013 – 2014 academic year.  Job expectations include both clinical work and the production of academic scholarship.  On the scholarship side, the director must be able to satisfy all the standards applicable to other members of the tenure-track faculty, including the production of first-rate scholarship published in major law reviews.  On the clinical side, the successful applicant will be responsible for establishing partnership(s) with medical providers in the community to house the new MLP Clinic.  The goal of the MLP Clinic is to provide legal services to underserved individuals receiving treatment from the medical provider.  Responsibilities include managing the partnership relationship, teaching the classroom component of the Clinic, and supervising student legal work in the Clinic.  Finally, the director will teach a related doctrinal course.  Applicants must possess a J.D. or equivalent law degree and must be a member of the Georgia Bar or willing to become a member as soon as practical following appointment.  Applications should include a cover letter, resume or CV, description of scholarly research agenda, existing scholarship and references.  The University of Georgia is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages candidates from diverse backgrounds to apply.
 
Contact:  Professor Erica Hashimoto
University of Georgia School of Law
Herty Drive
Athens, GA 30602
(706) 542-5098
hashimo@uga.edu

ROGER WILLIAMS UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW in Bristol, Rhode Island, invites applications for a two year full-time position as a Visiting Assistant Professor of Law to direct and teach in our newly established Community Economic Development Clinic.  The position will commence in the summer of 2013, with clinic operations expected to commence in August of 2013.  The focus of the clinic will be the provision of services to small businesses and not-for-profit organizations in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts.  Students enrolled in the clinic will work with small business owners or operators in determining and facilitating their legal needs, including determining which legal entity choice is best, assisting with the filing of organizational documents and corporate necessities, creating agreements between owners, and creating basic leases and other contracts for the businesses.  The primary goal of the clinic will be to teach the practice of transactional lawyering while providing service to underserved entrepreneurs and organizations.  Consequently, a candidate should have or be willing to obtain a significant familiarity with the pedagogy of clinical education.

The candidate must hold a J.D. or LL.B degree and either be a member in good standing of the Rhode Island bar or be willing to take and pass the Rhode Island Bar Examination at the first possible administration.  The candidate must also have at least three years of transactional law experience.  Prior teaching experience is preferred but not required.

Although we will accept applications until the position is filled, we strongly encourage interested applicants to submit applications by no later than November 5, 2012.  Interested candidates should send a letter of interest and a resume, in electronic form, to Professor Bruce I. Kogan, Chair, Clinical Education Committee, at bkogan@rwu.edu.

The Criminal and Juvenile Justice Law Clinic at the University Of San Francisco School of Law is seeking a Clinical Law Fellow to assist in the supervision and management of the Clinic. The anticipated starting date is August 1, 2013.

The Criminal and Juvenile Justice Law Clinic Fellow's duties include direct supervision of case work by clinic students and clinic classroom teaching in coordination with clinic faculty. The Fellow will also pursue professional goals in conjunction with his or her clinic duties, including opportunities for scholarship.

A successor to our first in-house program, the criminal clinic remains a core component of the USF Law Clinics. Students enrolled in this clinic represent indigent defendants in all phases of criminal proceedings, from arraignment through trial and occasional interlocutory appeals. They also represent defendants in juvenile court delinquency proceedings. 

The Clinical Teaching Fellowship offers an opportunity for practicing attorneys to explore the possibility of embarking upon a full-time career in law school clinical education and to make the transition from the practice of law to legal education. The educational goals of the program are to provide an opportunity to strengthen legal practice skills, to reflect on legal practice, to learn clinical teaching methodology under the supervision of an experienced faculty member, and to develop scholarship interest. The program provides time for research and writing as well as representing clients, community outreach, trainings and classes, and supervising students.

Qualifications: commitment to public interest practice, two or more years of practice in criminal law or juvenile justice, excellent oral and written communication skills, strong academic record and/or other indicia of high performance ability, ability to work with a wide range of people, including students, clients, attorneys, and court officials, commitment to work with low income clients, a strong interest in teaching, interest in writing, and membership in the California Bar for three years.

Salary: $50,000 salary per year, plus all benefits available to a full-time University employee.  This is a two-year fellowship position and is not renewable.

Applications from minority group members, women, and others whose background or interests will enhance the diversity of the faculty are highly encouraged. 

Applications are due by November 1, 2012. To apply, submit a letter of interest, curriculum vitae (including references), and writing sample electronically to: lawfellowship@usfca.edu.

If you are unable to submit materials electronically, please send hard copy items to:

 

Bill Ong Hing

Chair, Skills and Fellows Task Force
University of San Francisco School of Law
2130 Fulton Street

San Francisco, CA 94117

 

The University of San Francisco is an equal opportunity employer.