Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Lawyering Skills and Associate Director, Externship Program
Position Description
Seattle University School of Law invites applications and nominations for the faculty position of Associate Director in its Externship Program. The successful candidate will join the faculty, starting July 2025, as Assistant, Associate, or Professor of Lawyering Skills, as befits their experience and qualifications.
The Externship Program at Seattle University School of Law is comprehensive, with seven separate seminars, opportunities for students in all three semesters, and approximately 200 students participating each year. The program includes over 700 sites, located in Washington, throughout the United States, and around the world, with 40 international sites. The Externship Program is integrated into the Seattle University Clinical Law Program. Externship faculty work closely with clinical and doctrinal faculty to ensure students have an integrated learning experience.
The successful candidate will report to the Director of the Externship Program and be responsible for teaching, maintaining an active program of professional growth (including participation in program-related regional, national, or international organizations or centers), and performing university and school service. Specifically, the candidate will work with the Director to design the externship seminars and conduct training for externship supervisors, teach several externship seminars, advise students on selecting appropriate externship opportunities, and develop and monitor externship placements. This position is a Lawyering Skills faculty position, which does not lead to tenure, but rather involves a series of up to two three-year contracts leading to presumptively renewable five-year contracts as spelled out in the Faculty Code.
Seattle University School of Law is committed to preparing great lawyers and leaders who make a difference for their clients and communities. We proudly and consistently attract the most diverse student body of any law school in the Pacific Northwest region (40% students of color in this year’s 1L class). Our commitment to academic distinction is grounded in our Jesuit Catholic tradition, one that encourages open inquiry, thoughtful reflection, and concern for personal growth. Innovation, creativity, and technological sophistication characterize our rigorous educational program, which prepares lawyers for a wide variety of successful careers in law, business, and public service.
Qualifications
JD from an ABA-accredited institution.
Five years of experience in law practice and/or law teaching, with a preference for experiential teaching.
Experience in the role of supervisor or mentor is strongly preferred.
Founded in 1891, Seattle University is a Jesuit Catholic university located on a beautiful campus of more than 50 acres in the dynamic heart of Seattle. Our diverse and driven population is made up of more than 7,200 students enrolled in undergraduate and graduate programs within eight schools and colleges. Seattle University is an equal opportunity employer.
In support of its pursuit of academic and scholarly excellence, Seattle University is committed to creating a diverse community of students, faculty and staff that is dedicated to the fundamental principles of equal opportunity and treatment in education and employment regardless of age, color, disability, gender identity, national origin, political ideology, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status. The university encourages applications from, and nominations of, individuals who will further enrich the diversity of our educational community.
Application Instructions
Application review will begin September 1, 2024. Applicants should submit materials to https://www.seattleu.edu/careers/ including the following: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; a statement of teaching philosophy; and a list of three professional references. In your cover letter please explain how you understand, embody, and would contribute to each of the following at Seattle University, devoting one paragraph to each prompt: (1) our 5-year Strategic Plan, Reigniting Our Strategic Directions; (2) our Mission as a Jesuit and Catholic University; (3) our commitment to DEI and Inclusive Academic Excellence; (4) our focus on pedagogy, scholarship, service, and institution building; and (5) our faculty members’ role as Teacher-Scholars. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. Inquiries about the position can be directed to Professor Gillian Dutton, Externship Director, at duttong@seattleu.edu, or to Paul Holland, Associate Dean for Experiential Learning, at hollandp@seattleu.edu.
Compensation at a Glance:
Salary Range: $75,000 - $140,000
Seattle University 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 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, and not based on a candidate’s gender or any other protected status.
Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.
Benefits at a Glance
Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, and paid sick leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/