University of Michigan law school-Community Enterprise Clinic (CEC)-Clinical professor
Job Summary
The University of Michigan Law School is seeking to hire a clinical professor primarily in the Community Enterprise Clinic (CEC), with the possibility of teaching in other transactional clinics at the Law School. Depending on experience and in accordance with the Law School's Standards for Appointments for Faculty Teaching in Clinics, the applicant may start as a clinical assistant professor or a clinical professor.
The Community Enterprise Clinic (CEC) is dedicated to promoting vibrant, diverse, and sustainable communities by providing transactional legal services to nonprofit and community-based organizations, social enterprises, and neighborhood-based small businesses. The clinic provides creative solutions to the transactional needs of clients in its mission to promote economic, racial, and social justice and community and economic development in Detroit and other disinvested urban areas of the region. The CEC works with startup and established clients to provide legal assistance in a number of areas including entity formation, governance, tax and regulatory compliance, drafting and negotiating contracts and leases, creating worker cooperatives and social enterprises, counseling regarding real estate and land use matters, permits and other regulations, advising on employment issues, counseling on risk management, and advising on intellectual property issues.
The successful candidate will teach in the CEC?s biweekly seminar, supervise law students as they advise clients, engage in client development activities, and participate in the law school's academic community, such as by attending and giving talks to the faculty, participating in academic conferences, and participating in the governance of the Law School.
Who We Are
Founded in 1859, Michigan Law School is one of the world's leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmth. Michigan Law has an exceptional and cooperative community of talented and interesting students, with 1000 in the J.D. and 40 in the LL.M. program. Our commitments to collegiality, to constructive and challenging debate, and to enabling our students to pursue a wide range of options explain why the Law School has long been committed to diversity along many dimensions. Our graduates serve with distinction in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors, in large numbers in every major market in the nation, as well as internationally. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is considered among the best places in the United States to live and work.
Required Qualifications*
CEC candidates must have a minimum of three years of experience in at least one of CEC's core areas of practice, a strong interest in clinical teaching, a demonstrated commitment to engage in public interest lawyering through transactional work, and potential for excellence as a clinical teacher, which includes making a substantial contribution to the academic or professional legal community. Candidates must hold a J.D. degree and be eligible for licensure in Michigan.
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Additional Information
This is a full-time contractual appointment that can lead to a long-term clinical contract. Clinical faculty have 9-month academic year appointments and are eligible for summer financial support for case coverage, special projects, and writing. They have governance rights that closely parallel tenure and tenure-track faculty. Michigan's faculty salaries and benefits are extremely competitive.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.
Please direct questions to Associate Dean for Experiential Education Debra Chopp at dchopp@umich.edu or 734-763-1948. The position is open until filled, but it is advisable to apply by September 26, 2025. After seven days, this posting may be removed at any time.
Applicants may apply online to the University of Michigan Careers site or send a letter of interest and resume to Assistant to the Dean Robyn Grimes at rlgrimes@umich.edu.