The University of Denver Sturm College of Law seeks to hire a visitor to teach in our Civil Rights Clinic for the 2012-2013 academic year. The Civil Rights Clinic is an intensive, year-long litigation program in which students represent clients in civil rights cases in federal court under the supervision of clinic faculty. Currently, the focus of the CRC is on the constitutionality of the conditions in which federal and state prisoners are held, including issues such as indefinite solitary confinement, inadequate medical care, freedom of expression, the free exercise of religion, and due process, although any kind of civil rights or civil liberties matter may be on our docket. Students also participate in a seminar designed to help them develop their litigation skills and understanding of the law, as well as the political and social contexts of civil rights litigation. The duties of faculty teaching in our clinics include direct supervision of second and third-year students as they represent clients and participate in community projects, as well as curriculum development and joint classroom teaching.

The clinic visitor will be integrated into the intellectual life of the law school and the larger University. Visitors are invited to attend faculty workshops, at which works in progress will be presented, and to attend mentoring sessions for faculty. We are seeking an individual with a strong background in federal litigation who is a member of the Colorado Bar or able to gain admission by August 1, 2012 (Colorado permits faculty teaching in a clinical program to waive into the bar). This position begins on August 1, 2012 and will end on July 31, 2013.

This is a 12 month, non-renewable, position.

Minimum qualifications include:  JD or equivalent; 5 years of litigation experience in federal court; experience with civil rights law, constitutional law, and/or prisoners’ rights; excellent written and oral communication skills. We are seeking a candidate who is a member of the Colorado Bar or able to gain admission by August 1, 2012 (Colorado permits faculty teaching in a clinical program to waive into the bar).

For more information or to apply on-line, please go to the http://www.dujobs.org/. Questions can be addressed to Laura Rovner, Director of Clinical Programs, lrovner@law.du.edu.

We are strongly dedicated to the pursuit of inclusive excellence and diversity.  See our Diversity Statement at http://www.du.edu/chancellor/diversityStatement.html. DU is an EEO/AA employer.

Cleveland State University’s Cleveland-Marshall College of Law (C|M|LAW) invites applications for two clinical professor positions to begin in the 2012-2013 academic year. The clinical professors will be non-tenure-track full-time members of the law faculty on 11-month contracts with full benefits and will be eligible for a long-term contract after five years. C|M|LAW strives to be a model of experiential education by offering a broad array of experiential learning opportunities in a variety of practice areas for our students. In furtherance of this goal, we seek clinical professors with an entrepreneurial spirit who will actively grow our experiential learning curriculum. The clinical professors will be responsible for providing experiential learning opportunities, or “engagement experiences,” designed to prepare our students to enter the legal marketplace with the skills and knowledge needed to make them successful lawyers committed to excellence and ethical practice. In this role, the clinical professors will (1) develop and oversee a variety of external engagement experiences supervised by adjunct faculty or onsite attorneys, (2) develop and teach a skills course to prepare students for their engagement experiences, and (3) directly supervise students in the representation of clients. We seek to fill one position with a transactional lawyer and the other with an experienced litigator.

Minimum qualifications: Candidates must be admitted or be eligible for admission to the Ohio bar.

Preferred qualifications: Candidates should have a strong academic record and significant transactional or litigation experience (5 years or more); ability to manage and supervise other attorneys; teaching experience and knowledge of pedagogical methods; familiarity with the Cleveland bar; strong interpersonal skills; and strong communication and writing skills.

To apply, candidates should submit the following items in pdf format by email to Rosa DelVecchio at rosa.delvecchio@law.csuohio.edu: a resume, a list of three references, and a cover letter addressed to Mark J. Sundahl, Chair of Hiring Committee. Candidates should indicate in their cover letter whether they are applying for the transactional or the litigation position. The search committee will begin to review applications on February 21, 2012 and the positions will remain open until filled. Hiring is contingent on maintaining existing levels of funding from the state.

Cleveland State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Women and minorities are especially encouraged to apply. All applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, or covered veteran status.

The University of St. Thomas School of Law invites applications and nominations for the position of Dean of the School of Law.  The law school, now in its second decade of operations, seeks to build on its remarkable success to date and pursue its vision for the future.
 
            UST Law’s mission statement dedicates it, as a Catholic law school, to “integrat[ing] faith and reason in the search for truth through a focus on morality and social justice.”  The school pursues excellence in professional preparation, scholarly engagement and societal reform, and service and community.  For example, the faculty ranks eighth in the nation for “Best Professors” in the current Princeton Review; and National Jurist ranks the school first in the nation for externships per student, largely because of its unique professional mentor program in which all students participate all three years.  The faculty ranks 38th in scholarly productivity among the 201 ABA-accredited law schools, as measured by the Leiter Scholarly Impact Score, and has published in nearly all of the top-ranked law reviews.  Central to service activities are the Interprofessional Clinicundefinedthrough which students and faculty in law, social work, and psychology assist underserved populations of the Twin Cities areaundefinedand a 50-hour public-service requirement for graduation.  UST Law’s atmosphere of community led students for five straight years to rank it among the Princeton Review’s top four law schools in the nation for quality of life.
            UST Law has succeeded because of its distinctive mission and because of substantial support from the University of St. Thomas and the community.  The school has raised $100 million in its first 10 years, enabling it to attract talented faculty and students and build a state-of-the-art building in downtown Minneapolis that an ABA site evaluation team called “quite simply breathtaking.”
 
            The University of St. Thomas, the largest private institution of higher education in Minnesota, is a Catholic university dedicated to excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.  Founded in 1885, it currently has nearly 11,000 students in a wide range of liberal arts, professional, and graduate programs.  The law school collaborates with the university through joint degree programs and through interdisciplinary research centers on ethical leadership in the professions and on Catholic thought, law, and public policy.  Both the university and the law school benefit greatly from their location in the Twin Cities, one of the most vibrant and livable major metropolitan areas in the nation, and home to a sophisticated and diverse legal profession.
 
            UST Law seeks a distinguished legal scholar or member of the legal profession who has a commitment to academic excellence; a strong affinity for the school’s mission; an ability to articulate an inspiring vision for the school’s future; and demonstrated qualities of leadership, administration, and judgment, and the skills relevant to fundraising and to building relationships with the law school’s constituencies.  The Dean holds the Ryan Chair in Law.
            All candidates are expected to meet the qualifications for appointment at the rank of full professor with continuous tenure by virtue of their scholarly publications and/or distinguished contributions to the profession.
Applications, nominations, and inquiries should be directed to
Thomas Berg, Search Committee Co-Chair
James L. Oberstar Professor of Law & Public Policy
University of St. Thomas School of Law
MSL 400, 1000 LaSalle Avenue
Minneapolis, MN  55403-2015
(651) 962-4918
tcberg@stthomas.edu  
 
 
            The letter of application should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and the names of at least three references.  Applications will be kept in the strictest confidence.  Review of applications will begin February 15, 2012, and will continue until the position is filled.
            For further information on the law school and the dean search, see http://www.stthomas.edu/law/deansearch.
 
            Consistent with its identity as a Catholic law school, the University of St. Thomas School of Law has successfully hired faculty from different faiths and traditions and is an Affirmative Action, Equal Opportunity employer with a strong commitment to principles of diversity and inclusion.

Visiting Assistant Professor -- Immigration Clinic
The William S. Boyd School of Law seeks an expert in immigration law with an ambitious research agenda for a two-year position in the Thomas & Mack Legal Clinic to start July 1, 2012.
The Visiting Assistant Professor (VAP) will join a collaborative faculty of clinician-scholars in a region where immigration issues are always prominent on the public agenda. The Immigration Clinic handles a variety of removal, asylum, trafficking and other immigration cases. The VAP will play a pivotal role in finding new ways to both serve the community and provide students with career-shaping experiences.  The VAP will work closely with the co-directors of the Immigration Clinic to supervise student attorneys in representing immigrant clients, develop new advocacy and experiential learning programs, and expand community partnerships. The VAP will also be expected to produce a major work of legal scholarship, and will have one semester free of clinical responsibilities to focus on research.
The VAP will receive an annual salary commensurate with experience and will be eligible for funding to attend scholarly and professional conferences. Applicants should be members of a state bar, and should have experience and expertise in immigration law, commitment to public service, strong writing skills and an interest in teaching. Applicants should also have a record of publication and/or a clear research agenda.
The School of Law is now building on its record of success during its first decade as the public law school of Nevada.  We have a diverse faculty of new and experienced legal educators drawn from top institutions, and we seek colleagues who share our enthusiasm for legal scholarship and education.  The School of Law has 477 students enrolled (347 full-time, 130 part-time) and 44 full-time faculty, and enjoys state-of-the-art facilities at the center of the UNLV campus.  For more information about the Boyd School of Law, please refer to our website at http://www.law.unlv.edu/.

UNLV is a premier metropolitan research university with 27,000 students and more than 1000 full-time faculty.  With more than 120 graduate programs, including 38 doctoral and professional programs, UNLV is Nevada’s largest comprehensive doctoral degree granting institution.  It provides traditional and professional academic programs for a diverse student body and encourages innovative and interdisciplinary approaches to teaching, learning, and scholarship.  For more information about the University, please refer to the UNLV website at http://www.unlv.edu.  Las Vegas is a diverse and entrepreneurial city that boasts unparalleled access to world-class restaurants and entertainment, all within a short drive to some of the nation’s premier outdoor attractions.

To apply, submit a letter which includes your research agenda, curriculum vitae, law school transcript, and list of references via on-line application at https://hrsearch.unlv.edu.  For assistance with UNLV’s on-line applicant portal, contact UNLV Employment Services at (702) 895-2894 or hrsearch@unlv.edu.  Application review will begin on March 5, 2012, and we will continue to consider applications until the position is filled. For more information, contact Prof. Michael Kagan, 702-895-2675.
UNLV is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity educator and employer committed to excellence through diversity.

The University of Washington School of Law and the College of Arts and Sciences have an outstanding opportunity for a Visiting Lecturer/Supervising Attorney for a one-year position in our new Interdisciplinary International Human Rights Clinic.  The position is a twelve-month, ½ time appointment at a salary of $40,000, commencing on either March 16 or September 16, 2012.  Because of the interdisciplinary nature of the role, the Supervising Attorney will report to both the Director of the Center for Human Rights, who is the Helen H. Jackson Chair in Human Rights, and to the Director of the Clinical Law Program at the law school. The Supervising Attorney will work with faculty and students from disciplines and units across campus.

 

Key responsibilities:

• ·      Provide direct supervision of students enrolled in the clinic.
• ·      Serve as supervising attorney and clinical faculty member.
• ·      Co-teach the classroom component of the clinic.
• ·      Work collaboratively to assist in developing the clinic curriculum and projects.  Work closely with the Director of the Clinic (the Helen H. Jackson Chair in Human Rights and Director of the Center for Human Rights), the Law School Co-Instructor, the Lecturer, Distinguished Jurist in Residence/ ALBA-Puffin Chair in Human Rights, and the Director of the Law School Clinical Law Program.

 

 Minimum Qualifications:

• ·      JD degree, or comparable degree from a law school outside the United States.
• ·      Five years of experience as a practicing lawyer, including experience litigating issues related to international human rights in U.S., foreign and/or international tribunals.
• ·      Proven experience training and mentoring students and/or lawyers.

 

Desirable Qualifications:

• ·      Admitted to the Washington State Bar
• ·      Speak and read fluent Spanish
•  

Applications should be received by February 15, 2012 to ensure consideration, but will be considered until the position is filled.  Emailed applications, including a cover letter, resume, and the names and email addresses of references (or letters of reference), are preferable and should be sent to pj4@uw.edu.  Mailed applications can be sent to:

 

Paula Johnson, HR Director

University of Washington School of Law

William H. Gates Hall, Box 353020

Seattle, WA  98195-3020

The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer.  The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and covered veterans. The University of Washington, a recipient of the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan Award for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty

WASHBURN UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW invites qualified and experienced applicants for the position of Law Clinic Director, a 12-month tenured or tenure-track position carrying full faculty status, to commence academic year 2012-13. The applicant should have a distinguished record of clinical teaching and demonstrated administrative ability, as well as a history of scholarly production. The new Director will work with the Clinic faculty to expand the clinical offerings at Washburn Law and to continue to raise the national profile of the Washburn Law Clinic. The Director will also coordinate with Washburn's Centers for Excellence to integrate experiential learning across the law curriculum.
 
Since its inception in 1970, Washburn's in-house live client clinical program has been an integral part of the law school curriculum, staffed by tenured and tenure-track faculty members. Our current clinical offerings include Children and Family Law, Civil Litigation, Criminal Defense, Small Business & Nonprofit Transactional Law, Tribal and State Court Practice, and Criminal Appeal Advocacy (run in conjunction with the state Appellate Defender Office).
 
            The Washburn campus is located in the heart of Topeka, Kansas, blocks from the state capitol. Topeka was recently named one of the "10 Best Cities for the Next Decade" by Kiplinger's magazine. Topeka features very affordable housing; beautiful, historic neighborhoods filled with well-maintained parks; and a regionally recognized public library.  It is also the home of the Brown v. Board of Education National Historic Site.
 
            Washburn University School of Law is committed to diversity in its faculty and encourages applicants whose backgrounds will enrich the law school. Candidates should possess a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school, a distinguished academic record, a record of scholarly production, and a strong commitment to clinical legal education. Applications from candidates seeking a lateral move are encouraged. License to practice in a clinical setting does not require the taking/passing of the Kansas state bar exam.
 
            Interested candidates should send a resume and cover letter to Professor Janet Thompson Jackson, Chair, Clinic Director Search Committee, Washburn University School of Law, 1700 College Ave., Topeka, KS 66621.
Requests for reasonable accommodations during the interview process should be made to Assistant Dean Lynette Petty (785-670-1060).

Michigan State University College of Law invites applications for a two-year teaching fellowship in its Small Business & Nonprofit Clinic to start on or about August 1, 2012.
 
In coordination with Small Business & Nonprofit Clinic faculty and staff, the Fellow will supervise students in representing clients and in research, advocacy, and outreach projects, teach clinic 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 or practice, the law school will support the Fellow’s efforts at scholarly and law practice development including research and conference travel support.  The Fellow will receive an annual salary of $40,000.00, together with benefits including retirement annuity and health and dental insurance.  The Fellow will work under the direct supervision of the Director of the Small Business & Nonprofit Clinic, who will set forth job responsibilities in further detail.
 
Qualifications:
·         J.D. degree and admission to the State Bar of Michigan or ability to waive into the Michigan Bar.
·         An ability to be proactive and work creatively and independently.
·         Outstanding written and oral communication skills.
·         Preference will be given to applicants with practice experience representing small businesses and nonprofit organizations, strong academic records and writing ability, a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, and potential for success as a teacher.
 
How to Apply:
Applications are now being accepted and will be considered on a rolling basis. Applicants are encouraged to apply before March 1, 2012.  To apply, mail or email your curriculum vitae, law school transcript, two (2) letters of recommendation and cover letter explaining your interest in the position to:
 
Professor Nicole S. Dandridge
Director, Small Business & Nonprofit Clinic
Michigan State University College of Law
610 Abbot Road
East Lansing, MI 48823
dandridn@law.msu.edu
 
Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the Small Business & Nonprofit Clinic’s website at http://www.law.msu.edu/clinics/sbnp/index.html or contact Prof. Nicole S. Dandridge at dandridn@law.msu.edu or 517-336-8088. 

Boston University School of Law invites applications from experienced business lawyers for the position of Director of its innovative Transactional Law Program. The Program offers experiential instruction in transactional skills such as contract drafting and analysis, negotiation, documentation, and transaction management. It attracts a large enrollment from a broad range of BU law students, and the job of Director includes hiring and supervision of adjunct instructors as well as direct classroom instruction. The Program is still in its early stages, and the new Director will play a major role in shaping its future development. The Directorship is a full-time, non-tenured position combining administrative and teaching responsibilities. Initial appointment will be for a multi-year term. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of seven years' experience in sophisticated transactional law practice; teaching experience in the context of CLE or otherwise; demonstrated administrative skills; and an energetic, imaginative approach to the development of transactional legal instruction. Applications are invited by letter, accompanied by a full c.v., addressed to Professor Nancy Moore, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, and sent by email to lawappts@bu.edu. Please describe your relevant experience and your preliminary thoughts about transactional skills instruction in a law school setting. Boston University School of Law is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer and welcomes applications from individuals of diverse backgrounds.

ST. JOHN’S UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking an outstanding candidate to join a dynamic faculty as an Assistant Professor of Clinical Legal Education and Director of the Trial Advocacy Program. The position is a full-time, non-tenure track appointment with eligibility for a long-term contract.  The Director’s responsibilities include supervising the Polestino Trial Advocacy Institute, teaching Evidence, and Trial Advocacy, and serving as advisor to students participating in outside trial competitions. Candidates must have outstanding academic records, demonstrate a strong commitment to classroom teaching, and have significant trial experience. The School of Law is part of St. John’s University, a Catholic, Vincentian, and metropolitan institution committed to academic excellence.  As an Equal Opportunity Employer, St. John’s encourages applications from women, minorities, and others whose background and experience would contribute to the diversity of the faculty.  Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of any published scholarship, names of three references, and teaching evaluations (if available) to Professor Edward D. Cavanagh, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, St. John’s University School of Law, 8000 Utopia Parkway, Queens, NY 11439. (E-mail responses should be directed to lawfac@stjohns.edu).

Michigan State University College of Law invites applications for a two-year teaching fellowship in its Immigration Law Clinic to start on or about July 1, 2012.

In coordination with Immigration Law Clinic 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.  The Fellow will receive an annual salary of $50,000.00, together with benefits including retirement annuity and health and dental insurance.

Applicants must have a JD degree from an ABA-accredited law school and membership in a state bar. Preference will be given to applicants with practice experience representing noncitizens, strong academic records and writing ability, a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, and potential for success as a teacher. 

To apply, please submit a law school transcript, curriculum vitae and cover letter explaining your interest in the position to:

Professor Veronica Thronson

Director, Immigration Law Clinic

Michigan State University College of Law

                                    610 Abbot Road

                                    East Lansing, MI  48823

                                    veronica.thronson@law.msu.edu

Applications are now being accepted and will be considered on a rolling basis.  Applicants are encouraged to apply before February 3, 2012.

For more information about the Immigration Law Clinic, prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the Clinic’s website at http://www.law.msu.edu/clinics/immigration/about.html or contact David Thronson at david.thronson@law.msu.edu, 517-913-9674 or Veronica Thronson at veronica.thronson@law.msu.edu, 517-336-8088 x 1014.

Michigan State University College of Law is committed to the diversity of its faculty, staff, and students, and encourages applications from women, people of color, persons with disabilities, and those whose background, experience, and perspective would contribute to diversity.