UNIVERSITY OF DENVER STURM COLLEGE OF LAW is seeking a visiting faculty member for its law school's Civil Rights Clinic.

The University of Denver Sturm College of Law is a national leader in experiential learning, whose innovative and highly respected clinical program ranks in the Top 10 in the nation. Located in a beautiful and dynamic urban setting, the law school features an outstanding and diverse student body, a nationally respected faculty, a motivated and highly professional staff, and roughly 17,000 alumni who have achieved careers of distinction in law, business, government, public interest, and other professional domains.

The Sturm College of Law was the first law school in the nation to offer academic credit to students for representing indigent clients. Today, its nationally ranked Student Law Office provides second- and third-year law students the opportunity to refine their lawyering skills while providing outstanding representation to clients. The clinical program at the Sturm College of Law offers clinics in a variety of areas, including civil litigation, civil rights, community economic development, criminal defense, environmental law, immigration law and policy, and advancing social change.

Position Summary

The Sturm College of Law seeks to hire a visiting faculty member, at the level of Assistant, Associate, or full Professor, to teach in its Civil Rights Clinic for the 2023-24 academic year, with the possibility of renewal as a visitor for up to two years. 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 clinical faculty. Currently, the Clinic focuses on the constitutionality of conditions in federal and state prisons, including indefinite solitary confinement, inadequate medical and mental health care, disability discrimination, and the free exercise of religion. In addition to undertaking actual client work, students participate in a seminar designed to develop their litigation skills, gain a deeper understanding of federal civil rights law, and understand the broader political and social contexts of civil rights litigation.

Essential Functions

• Supervision of second- and third-year students, with the goals of training students to become ethical, effective, and compassionate advocates and of delivering outstanding client representation
• Classroom teaching and curriculum development, in collaboration with the Director of the Civil Rights Clinic

Required Qualifications

• JD or equivalent degree  
• 3-5 years of litigation experience in federal court, including practice experience with civil rights and/or constitutional law
• Demonstrated experience interacting with diverse communities and a commitment to incorporating inclusive teaching methods designed to effectively engage broadly diverse student populations
• Membership in the Colorado bar or the ability to gain admission by June 1, 2023 (Note:  The state of Colorado permits faculty members teaching in a law school clinical program to waive into the bar.)

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching, training or supervision of law students or early-career lawyers
• Experience with prisoners’ rights litigation and/or working with incarcerated clients

Application Deadline

For best consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) February 15, 2023. Applications will be reviewed as they are received and will continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Special Instructions

Candidates must apply online here to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade:

The salary grade for the position is UC.

Salary Range:

$105,000-$150,000 (dependent on rank)

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:

The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume/CV
3. Names and contact information for three (3) professional references

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, age (40 years and over in the employment context), religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, marital status, veterans status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the university's educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; Title III of the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended in 2008; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For the university’s complete Non-Discrimination Statement, please see non‑discrimination‑statement.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications from entry-level and experienced clinical faculty for two long-term contract positions for its Buck Colbert Franklin Clinic and its Terry West Civil Legal Clinic for the 2023-2024 academic year. The BC Franklin Clinic is a civil legal clinic that provides legal representation and advocacy for clients in the north Tulsa Community, the Community that was targeted in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The Terry West Clinic is a civil legal clinic that provides legal representation and advocacy for marginalized populations in the greater Tulsa area.

We seek candidates with a distinguished record of clinical teaching or practice experience, and a superior academic record demonstrating excellence in scholarship and clinical teaching or a strong potential to excel as scholars and clinicians. Candidates must possess a J.D. and be admitted, or eligible for admission, to the Oklahoma Bar. The University of Tulsa College of Law, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to equality of opportunity in its employment of faculty and staff, without discrimination on the ground of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.  Members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit a Letter of Interest, CV, Clinical Teaching Statement, and Diversity Statement. We value diverse experiences and backgrounds, including diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region. A Diversity Statement should discuss equity, inclusion, and diversity as reflected in the candidate’s (1) knowledge and understanding; (2) teaching and mentorship; (3) research; and (4) service and professional activities.

For consideration, applications must be submitted through: https://universitytulsa.peopleadmin.com/

For questions, please contact Assoc. Dean Mimi Marton, Co-Chair, Appointments Committee,
mimi-marton@utulsa.edu.

The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.

THE UNIVERSITY OF TULSA COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications from entry-level and experienced clinical faculty for two long-term contract positions for its Buck Colbert Franklin Clinic and its Terry West Civil Legal Clinic for the 2023-2024 academic year. The BC Franklin Clinic is a civil legal clinic that provides legal representation and advocacy for clients in the north Tulsa Community, the Community that was targeted in the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The Terry West Clinic is a civil legal clinic that provides legal representation and advocacy for marginalized populations in the greater Tulsa area.

We seek candidates with a distinguished record of clinical teaching or practice experience, and a superior academic record demonstrating excellence in scholarship and clinical teaching or a strong potential to excel as scholars and clinicians. Candidates must possess a J.D. and be admitted, or eligible for admission, to the Oklahoma Bar. The University of Tulsa College of Law, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, is committed to equality of opportunity in its employment of faculty and staff, without discrimination on the ground of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, or sexual orientation.  Members of under-represented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Interested candidates should submit a Letter of Interest, CV, Clinical Teaching Statement, and Diversity Statement. We value diverse experiences and backgrounds, including diversity of race, ethnicity, gender, age, religion, language, abilities/disabilities, sexual orientation, gender identity, socioeconomic status, and geographic region. A Diversity Statement should discuss equity, inclusion, and diversity as reflected in the candidate’s (1) knowledge and understanding; (2) teaching and mentorship; (3) research; and (4) service and professional activities.

For consideration, applications must be submitted through: https://universitytulsa.peopleadmin.com/

For questions, please contact Assoc. Dean Mimi Marton, Co-Chair, Appointments Committee,
mimi-marton@utulsa.edu.

The University of Tulsa seeks to recruit and retain talented students, faculty and staff from diverse backgrounds. The University of Tulsa is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages qualified candidates across all group demographics to apply. The University does not discriminate on the basis of personal status or group characteristic including, but not limited to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, sex, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, ancestry, or marital status. The University of Tulsa is an Equal Opportunity Employer including Disability/ Veteran.

RISING FOR JUSTICE is seeking a director for it Housing advocacy and Litigation Clinic.

Rising for Justice (“RFJ”) invites applications for the Director of our Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic (“HALC”). The incumbent will serve on the organization’s leadership team and have responsibility for the management of our long-standing and highly-regarded law school clinical program – a dynamic educational program embedded in our Tenant Justice Program (“TJP”). The Director of HALC is expected to serve as model of excellent workplace practices.

HALC enrolls student attorneys from Georgetown University Law Center, George Washington University Law School, The University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law, and American University’s Washington College of Law. Students, who are supervised by TJP’s clinical supervising attorneys, represent clients in eviction defense matters as well as housing conditions and other types of tenants’ rights cases. 

About Rising for Justice

Created in 1969, RFJ, formerly known as D.C. Law Students in Court (“LSIC”), is the oldest clinical legal education program in the District of Columbia. RFJ currently operates as a public interest legal services provider and clinical education program. Our mission is to leverage the collective forces of students and experienced advocates to achieve justice for all. RFJ embraces equal justice and diversity as core values. We strive to maintain a workplace that is vibrant, welcoming, innovative, and collaborative. We are committed to fostering the thoughtful exchange of ideas and to ensuring that all voices are heard and respected. We seek a skilled and experienced clinical director who embraces our mission and values.

Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination includes race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, personal appearance, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, family responsibilities, disability, status as a veteran, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or regulation.

Position Responsibilities

Duties include management of all aspects of the clinical teaching program, including the following:

• Conducting annual updates and periodic revisions to the clinical curriculum, course syllabi, orientation materials, case practice protocols, and related educational materials to conform with best practices in clinical education and with the specifications of law school partners.
• Updating policies and protocols to ensure that all aspects of the clinical curriculum are appropriately implemented by the instructional staff.
• Developing lesson plans and teaching classes.
• Refining, monitoring, and managing the implementation of standards applicable to case practice and student supervision; mentoring and supporting attorneys.
• Collaborating with senior managers on strategic planning initiatives related to the development of the organization’s clinical program.
• Serving as a liaison with all participating law schools to ensure all law school requirements related to student participation in HALC are satisfied on a timely basis.
• Managing the law student recruitment process and all administrative processes related to clinic operations.
• Supervision of attorneys, administrative staff and paralegals; oversight of all HALC operations to ensure conformity with organizational policy.
• Serving as a clinical supervising attorney.

Qualification Requirements

JD with at least 10 years combined litigation and law school teaching experience.  Applicant should have a strong work ethic and be an innovator with excellent communication skills and a keen attention to detail. Clinical teaching and management experience, a background in housing law, and fluency in Spanish preferred. 

COVID-19 Statement

Rising for Justice requires all staff to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 except staff who are entitled to a reasonable accommodation due to a medical disability or sincerely held religious belief under the law.

Hours, Salary and Benefits: This is a full-time position based on a 40-hour work week. Salary is commensurate with experience. We offer a competitive salary with an excellent benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous sick, annual and personal leave; life and disability insurance, and paid federal and local holidays.

To Apply: Each candidate should submit a cover letter and resume by email to Julia Cade, Interim Director of Operations, at hiring@risingforjustice.org. Please indicate “Director of Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic [your full name]” in the subject line of the email.

Application Deadline: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking a legal fellow for the law school's First Amendment Clinic.

Washington University School of Law

First Amendment Clinic

Position Announcement for Legal Fellow

The First Amendment Clinic at Washington University School of Law seeks a full-time Legal Fellow for a two-year term. 

The First Amendment Clinic’s mission is to defend and advance the rights of free speech, press, assembly, and petition through regional litigation and advocacy, while providing law students with the practice experience to become leaders on First Amendment issues.  The Clinic takes on a wide array of cases and controversies, including litigating First Amendment violations by raising claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, defending against libel claims and newsgathering torts, and seeking access to court proceedings and records.  In recent cases, the Clinic successfully represented musicians challenging municipal policies that prevented them from playing on public sidewalks, a homeless veteran who was repeatedly arrested under an unconstitutional content-based solicitation ordinance, a local political activist who was blocked from the Twitter account of her elected official because she questioned one of his policy positions, and a journalist seeking to unseal court records. The Clinic and the legal fellow position are supported by the Stanton Foundation.

Under the direction of the Clinic’s Director, the Fellow will be expected to: (1) engage in substantial legal work, including intake/case evaluation, client interviewing and counseling, fact investigation, drafting pleadings and other legal filings, participating in discovery, and making court appearances; and (2) help supervise law students by providing feedback on their written work, client interaction, and oral advocacy. The Fellow will also assist with coalition building and managing referral relationships with public interest organizations, law firms, journalists, and other stakeholders committed to protecting expressive freedoms.

Candidates must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and must be admitted or eligible to practice law in Missouri (i.e., must be a member of the Missouri bar, able to become a member within six months of starting the position, or eligible for a certificate to supervise students as a law teacher pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court Rule 13.06). Candidates should possess a strong academic record; excellent written and oral communication skills; strong organizational and time-management skills; an ability to build and maintain relationships with both students and community/professional partners; and an interest in First Amendment law.  Preference will be given to candidates who have at least two years of litigation or clerkship experience. 

The proposed start date for this position is July 1, 2023.  Applicants should submit a cover letter (briefly describing the candidate’s interest and qualifications), resume, and at least two references. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.  For fullest consideration, apply by February 17, 2023. Questions about this position may be directed to Lisa Hoppenjans, Director, First Amendment Clinic, at lhoppenjans@wustl.edu.

Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

To apply,  click here:  https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/External/details/First-Amendment-Clinic-Legal-Fellow---School-of-Law_JR72276

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA COLLEGE OF LAW, SAN FRANCISCO is seeking a full-time long-term contract faculty member to serve as the clinic director of the law school's Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic.

Hiring Notice – LITC LTCF

University of California College of the Law, San Francisco

University of California, College of the Law, San Francisco (“UC Law SF,” formerly, “UC Hastings Law”), located in San Francisco, California, has one of the top-ranked clinical programs in the country, and currently operates a Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC) in which students take lead responsibility to directly represent low-income taxpayers with tax controversies with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and/or the California Franchise Tax Board (FTB).

UC Law SF is looking to hire a full-time Long-Term Contract Faculty member (“Associate Clinical Professor”) to serve as a member of the Faculty and Clinic Director of the LITC. The faculty position for which UC Law SF is hiring is partly funded by UC Law SF but contingent on continued receipt of additional funds via an IRS grant.

In addition to supervising students in their legal representation, LITC Clinic Director duties also include managing other tax pro bono projects at UC Law SF, ensuring compliance and renewal of the IRS grant, and active participation in tax-related programming of the UC Law SF Center on Tax Law.

Interested candidates should have the following qualifications:

• A JD.
• California Bar membership.
• At least 3-5 years of experience operating a low-income taxpayer program.
• Demonstrated understanding of clinical pedagogy.
• Grant writing experience.

The application deadline is February 16, 2023. Candidates should send a cover letter (which includes a description of teaching experience), CV, any prior teaching evaluations, a list of references, and a Statement Regarding Pedagogy (explaining how they would operate a clinic and ensure that students successfully achieve student learning outcomes). Please send materials via email to the head of the Selection Committee for this position, Professor Jeff Lefstin (lefstinj@uchastings.edu).

Base compensation is $133,297.42. Initial contract term is three years, followed by a series of contracts and step progression as defined in the UC Law SF Faculty Rules and Procedures and Long-Term Contract Faculty Base Compensation Policy. This position qualifies for the Full UC Benefits Package, which includes primary retirement benefits, comprehensive medical, dental and vision coverage, and a variety of voluntary supplemental benefit plans to meet the incumbents individual needs. This position is also eligible for relocation assistance and participation in the UC MOP Loan Program, for qualified individuals.

UC Law SF is committed to creating a vibrant academic community in which diverse community members feel they belong. UC Law SF also prohibits discrimination against any person employed; seeking employment; or applying for or engaged in a paid or unpaid internship or training program leading to employment with UC Hastings College of the Law on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, age, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression, gender identity, gender transition status, sex- or gender-stereotyping, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics), genetic information (including family medical history), ancestry, marital status, citizenship, or service in the uniformed services, including protected veterans. This policy applies to all employment practices, including recruitment, selection, promotion, transfer, merit increase, salary, training and development, demotion, and separation.

THE UNIVERSITY OF ARKANSAS SCHOOL OF LAW seeks to fill a tenure-track clinical position starting in the 2023-2024 academic year with a focus on economic development, transactions, business, or entrepreneurship. Lateral applicants are encouraged to apply. Clinical professors are expected to teach 6 to 8 students during the fall and spring semesters.

 

A candidate must have a J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school and a commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students. The ideal candidate will have at least three (3) years of practice experience in the clinic subject. At least one (1) year of clinical teaching experience is strongly preferred. Must be a licensed attorney and be eligible to become a member of the Arkansas Bar.

 

We look for innovative faculty with a preference for both practice and teaching experience. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to service to legal education and to the wider community as well as a desire to engage in the intellectual life of the University. The University of Arkansas School of Law is dedicated to the aims of diversity and strongly encourages applications from women and minorities.

 

The University of Arkansas-Fayetteville, located in the northwest corner of the state, is the flagship campus of the University of Arkansas. U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked the city of Fayetteville as one of the “top five” places to live in America. The region is welcoming, forward-thinking, and full of opportunities for outdoor recreation. The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution. The university welcomes applications without regard to age, race/color, gender (including pregnancy), national origin, disability, religion, marital or parental status, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity. Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

 

All applicant information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act. Questions and expressions of interest should be directed to Professor Carl Circo, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee, at ccirco@uark.edu.

 

Please apply for this position at the link below:

 

https://uasys.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UASYS/details/Assistant-or-Associate-Professor-of-Law--open-rank-_R0018399-1?q=University+of+Arkansas,+Fayetteville&locations=17a66cdad98201f7890cfb48ca00e249&timeType=8676082fcc890179341a6d2e71495800&jobFamilyGroup=eaddfab9343f0113688d32d525e70000

 

RISING FOR JUSTICE is seeking a Faculty Supervisor for its Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic.

Rising for Justice (“RFJ”) invites applications for a full-time supervising attorney position in our Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic (“HALC”), a clinical education program for second- and third-year law students that is embedded in our Tenant Justice Program (“TJP”).  The supervising attorney works as part of a high-performing interdisciplinary team to educate law students from Georgetown University Law Center, George Washington University Law School, American University Washington College of Law, and the University of the District of Columbia David A. Clarke School of Law who are enrolled in our clinical program.  We seek a dynamic and experienced educator and litigator with a passion for clinical teaching and tenant advocacy.

About Rising for Justice

Established in 1969, RFJ (formerly DC Law Students in Court) is the oldest clinical teaching program in the District of Columbia.  RFJ is both a public interest law firm and a clinical education program that draws students from area law schools in Washington, D.C.  Since our founding, RFJ has trained law students to provide free, high-quality legal services to the District’s indigent and low-income community.  A fundamental part of our mission is to provide law students with an exceptional clinical education that meets the highest standards of instruction and practice.

RFJ embraces equal justice and diversity as core values.  We strive to maintain a workplace that is vibrant, welcoming, innovative, and collaborative.  We are committed to fostering the thoughtful exchange of ideas and to ensuring that all voices are heard and respected.  We seek a faculty supervisor who embraces our mission and values.  Our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and non-discrimination includes race, sex, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, personal appearance, genetic information, political affiliation, marital status, family responsibilities, disability, status as a veteran, and any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law or regulation.

The Tenant Justice Program

TJP seeks to prevent the displacement of low-income tenants in the District of Columbia and preserve tenants’ rights.  TJP attorneys and students represent tenants in eviction cases and housing conditions cases in D.C. Superior Court, administrative proceedings in the Office of Administrative Hearings related to rent stabilization, and in other matters related to enforcing tenants’ rights.

The Housing Advocacy and Litigation Clinic

Supervising attorneys in HALC are responsible for classroom instruction and training students in both fundamental and more advanced lawyering skills.  HALC supervisors guide students through all aspects of client representation, including interviews and counseling, investigation, negotiations, motions practice, evidentiary hearings, and trials. Supervising attorneys design and lead classes, conduct case rounds, and participate in the development and delivery of other parts of the curriculum.  Through seminars, simulations and moot exercises, guided reflection, individual and group instruction, and case work, supervisors help students derive lessons from their experiences and learn how to effectively represent clients.  In some instances, supervising attorneys also have responsibility for supervising casework performed by TJP’s staff attorneys.

Position Responsibilities

Responsibilities include:

• 1)    Curriculum development and delivery, including planning and teaching classes in lawyering and advocacy skills, substantive housing law, civil procedure, ethics and professionalism, and systemic advocacy;
• 2)    Supervising second- and third-year law students in representation of clients in housing matters that range from long-term extended representation to same-day legal services;
• 3)    Overseeing the student evaluation process;
• 4)    Supervising staff attorneys in housing matters;
• 5)    Planning and participating in community presentations, know-your-rights trainings, and other community outreach events;
• 6)    Providing direct client representation as necessary and between semesters;
• 7)    Serving as a liaison to area law schools in collaboration with RFJ management;
• 8)    Participating in student recruitment activities; and
• 9)    Participating in organizational fundraising and development opportunities.

Qualifications

The faculty supervisor must be a member of the D.C. Bar (preferred) or eligible to waive into the D.C. Bar.  The supervisor must have prior litigation experience, excellent communication skills, the ability to work independently and collaboratively, a strong work ethic, a client-centered approach to advocacy, and a passion to teach and mentor law students.  

Preferred qualifications include clinical education experience or other teaching and supervisory experience, Spanish language skills, and experience advocating for low-income persons.  RFJ alumni are encouraged to apply.

Hours, Salary and Benefits:  This is a full-time position based on a 40-hour work week.  Salary is commensurate with experience based on a salary scale for supervising attorneys.  We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, including employer-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance; generous sick, annual and personal leave; life and disability insurance, and paid federal and local holidays.

To Apply:  Each candidate should submit a cover letter, resume or CV, and three professional references by email to Julia Cade, Interim Director of Operations, at hiring@risingforjustice.org.  Please indicate “HALC Faculty Supervisor, [your full name]” in the subject line of the email.

Application Deadline:  Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

THE UNIVERSITY OF CINCINNATI seeks an innovative and dynamic leader to serve as Dean of the College of Law.

Reporting to the Provost and Senior Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean is the chief academic and administrative officer of the College of Law and a member of the Council of Deans, who actively participates in the governance of the university.

Within the University, the College of Law, with an enrollment of more than 400 students, is the fourth oldest continually operating law school in the nation, and it is committed to educate leaders in the pursuit of justice and the advancement of the role of law in society. Housed in a newly-opened building in the heart of campus, the college is committed to maintaining a robust and collegial learning environment that blends theory and practice including programs and clinics that focus on social justice and public service (the Urban Morgan Institute for Human Rights; the Lois and Richard Rosenthal Institute for Justice, Ohio’s only Innocence Project; the Center for Race, Gender, and Social Justice; the Domestic Violence and Civil Protection Order Clinic; the Indigent Defense Clinic; the Legal Access Clinic); business and corporate law (the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic; the Patent and Trademark Clinic; the Corporate Law Center); trial, appellate and negotiation practice (the Sixth Circuit Clinic; the Center for Practice; and our Help Center for Hamilton County Municipal Court), and the Weaver Institute for Law and Psychiatry. To learn more about the renowned College of Law and its history, visit law.uc.edu.

Although selective in its admissions, enrollment in the College of Law has increased over the last two years, as it has expanded its instruction and collaborative reaches into undergraduate and law-related fields. The faculty is highly productive and creative, and committed to: foster diverse and innovative ideas about law in society; build collaborative relationships; and impart the knowledge, values, and competencies needed to excel in a changing world. This mission is evident in the College of Law's curriculum, which blends theory and practice in its centers, programs, and clinics. The College of Law's J.D. and LL.M. graduates have distinguished careers in law firms, businesses, state, federal, and foreign governments, nongovernmental organizations, and international institutions, and as judges and elected officials.

As the intellectual and administrative leader of the law school, the next Dean will play a key role in developing new ideas and forging consensus among stakeholders to build upon current and past successes and further strengthen the College in a changing legal market.

The ideal candidate will have a distinguished professional background that reflects the candidate's potential for leadership in achieving and maintaining excellence and innovation in teaching, research, scholarship and service, as well as fundraising and superior communication skills. Candidates may demonstrate the capacity to fill the position by records of distinction in any of the following fields: legal education, the judiciary, the practice of law or government service. More information can be found at https://www.wittkieffer.com/position/24134-dean-of-the-college-of-law/.

All applications, nominations and inquiries are invited. Applications should include, as separate documents, a CV or resume and a letter of interest addressing the themes in the leadership profile. In addition, the University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application, you will be asked to provide a Contribution to Diversity of Inclusion statement. For fullest consideration, candidate materials should be received by January 30, 2023.

Application materials should be submitted through WittKieffer’s https://apptrkr.com/3722110.

Nominations and inquiries can be directed to:

Werner Boel and Ashlee Winters Musser

CincinnatiLawDean@wittkieffer.com

The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer/M/F/Veteran/Disabled.

Brooklyn Law School invites applications for the Director of a new civil litigation clinic. The Law School is looking for an outstanding teacher, lawyer, scholar, and leader who will join our faculty and our clinical program in a tenured or tenure-track position. 

We envisage a clinic that prioritizes social justice and fills gaps in access to legal resources for marginalized communities. While we are open to a variety of clinic visions, we offer the following as a non-exhaustive list of potential focus areas:

• Family law
• Housing law
• Police misconduct/ prison conditions or other civil rights law
• Poverty law (i.e., government benefits or consumer law)
• Workers’ rights or employment law

The Director will have full control over the direction, focus, design, and priorities of the Clinic.  The Director will oversee every aspect of the Clinic’s work, including developing the docket, supervising clinic students, and teaching the required seminar. The Director will also teach at least one non-clinical course per year.

The Director will join our accomplished group of clinical faculty members who teach in our eight in-house clinics and direct our externships. The Law School strongly supports, and is known for, its experiential programs, and takes great pride in their accomplishments. Our public interest and public service commitment is longstanding and deep. We recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of clinical programs at BLS.  

The Law School supports and encourages the scholarship of all faculty through generous summer stipends and research assistance, as well as sabbaticals for tenured and long-term contract faculty. We have also implemented pre-tenure leave to assist tenure-track faculty in their scholarship.

Brooklyn Law School, founded in 1901, is located in one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in New York.  In the heart of downtown Brooklyn, the Law School is within walking distance of all state and federal courts.  BLS students are hardworking, enterprising, always questioning, and eager to participate in the “real world.” 

Qualifications

A candidate for this position must have a JD from an ABA-accredited institution, a strong academic record, a current license to practice law, and at least five years’ experience in practice. Experience in clinical teaching is not required but would be desirable. The candidate should be admitted to or eligible for immediate admission to the New York State bar.

We seek a new colleague who is creative, curious, and self-motivated, with an ability to thrive in an academic environment and who has a demonstrated passion for social justice advocacy.

Application Instructions

We hope to find a new Director to begin teaching the clinic no later than Fall 2023 but the position will remain open until our search is successful.

Please send a cover letter, resume, and scholarly or professional writing sample to Professor Anna Roberts, anna.roberts@brooklaw.edu, with the subject line “Clinical Faculty Position.” Please include in your cover letter your thoughts about how you might design this clinic, even if they are at an early stage.

Applications are welcome, and will be considered on a rolling basis. We will begin considering applications on January 17, 2023, and can only guarantee full consideration of materials received before that date. 

The salary range for this position, commensurate with experience and rank, is between $135,000-$175,000.

Brooklyn Law School is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, national origin, or any other legally protected status.