The University of New Mexico ("UNM") School of Law invites applications for a faculty position for its new Child and Family Justice Clinic. This faculty position is a full-time tenured or tenure-track position starting in Fall 2017. Preference will be given to someone with experience in general legal services clinical education with a specific interest in children and family law. Entry-level and experienced teachers are encouraged to apply.
The UNM Clinical Law Program is recognized as a national leader in clinical education and is consistently ranked as one of the top clinical education programs. Offering a J.D. degree, the UNM School of Law is nationally recognized for innovative classes that combine law practice skills training with doctrinal instruction and a 10:1 student-to-faculty ratio. Our faculty is one of the most ethnically and racially diverse faculties in the country; our student body is similarly diverse. The University of New Mexico is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and educator.
The University of New Mexico (UNM) provides a diversified package of benefits including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, UNM offers educational benefits through tuition remission and dependent education programs. For a more complete explanation of the benefits, click here. Candidates must possess a J.D. degree or equivalent legal degree.Preferred qualifications include a record of demonstrated excellence, or the promise of excellence, in teaching and academic scholarship and who demonstrate a commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student success, as well as working with broadly diverse communities.
Candidates are encouraged to apply as soon as possible. The position is open until filled. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM continuing faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM. The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.
Please apply here: http://unmjobs.unm.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=89156