THE UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT SCHOOL OF LAW solicits applications for a tenure-track faculty position to commence in fall 2021. This entry-level position constitutes part of a university-wide, cross-disciplinary cluster hire focused on anti-racism scholarship and teaching. The goal of the cluster hire is to enlarge and deepen the University's ongoing work in addressing societal and structural bias and disparities that impact Black, indigenous, Latinx, and other persons of color both domestically and internationally. In addition to joining the UConn Law faculty, this faculty member will benefit from engagement with a cohort of other new anti-racism scholarship hires from different UConn Schools and Colleges. The anti-racism cluster is consistent with several aspects of the University’s ongoing strategic planning, including a focus on diversity/equity/inclusion as one of the foundational UConn values.

UConn School of Law is the top-ranked public law school in the Northeast, offering a professional education of the highest quality. UConn Law is committed to building and supporting a vibrant, multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. Its Gothic Revival campus is located in the West End of Hartford, a few miles from the state capitol and courts, as well as the headquarters of leading insurance companies and other major corporations. The school has day and evening divisions, and offers the JD (juris doctor), LLM (master of laws) and SJD (doctor of laws) degrees, as well as several dual degrees. The UConn Law faculty includes leading scholars, experienced practitioners and internationally known experts in a wide range of fields. The Law School hosts four student journals, over forty student organizations, extensive clinical and service engagement with the surrounding communities, and one of the largest law libraries in the world.

The successful candidate will teach one or two courses per semester; advise students on independent projects; complete research in the candidate’s academic area of interest; and publish scholarship. As a member of the faculty, the successful candidate will participate in faculty governance via committee work; participate in national organizations related to their area of research/scholarship interest; attend and speak at national, regional, and local conferences and other events; and perform related duties as required.

UConn Law is especially interested in candidates who will add to the diversity of our faculty and community. We welcome applications from members of underrepresented and diverse groups with experiences, backgrounds, and viewpoints that will enrich the diversity of our institution.

Founded in 1881, UConn is a Land Grant and Sea Grant institution and member of the Space Grant Consortium. It is the state’s flagship institution of higher education and includes a main campus in Storrs, CT, four regional campuses throughout the state, and 13 Schools and Colleges, including a Law School in Hartford, and Medical and Dental Schools at the UConn Health campus in Farmington. The University has approximately 10,000 faculty and staff and 32,000 students, including nearly 24,000 undergraduates and over 8,000 graduate and professional students. UConn is a Carnegie Foundation R1 (highest research activity) institution, among the top 25 public universities in the nation. Through research, teaching, service, and outreach, UConn embraces diversity and cultivates leadership, integrity, and engaged citizenship in its students, faculty, staff, and alumni. UConn promotes the health and well-being of citizens by enhancing the social, economic, cultural, and natural environments of the state and beyond. The University serves as a beacon of academic and research excellence as well as a center for innovation and social service to communities. UConn is a leader in many scholarly, research, and innovation areas. Today, the path forward includes exciting opportunities and notable challenges. Record numbers of undergraduate applications and support for student success have enabled the University to become extraordinarily selective.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• A JD from an accredited institution or equivalent terminal degree in a related field (equivalent foreign degrees are acceptable)
• Demonstrated scholarly capacity and commitment
• A well-defined research and teaching agenda that furthers anti-racist inquiry and practice
• Demonstrated skills to be an effective teacher
• A demonstrated ability to contribute through research, teaching, and public engagement to the diversity and excellence of the Law School

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• In addition to a well-defined research and teaching agenda that furthers anti-racist inquiry and practice, demonstrated expertise and ability to teach in one or more areas that include, but are not limited to, critical race theory, race and the law, constitutional law, criminal law and/or procedure, business/corporate law, consumer law, or banking law

APPOINTMENT TERMS

This is a full time 9-month position. Salary will be commensurate with background, qualifications, and experience.

Candidates should expect to work at the Law School located in Hartford, Connecticut.

TO APPLY

Please apply online to Academic Jobs Online https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/18112 and submit the following application materials:

• A cover letter;
• Curriculum vitae;
• Research agenda (innovative concepts that will form the basis of academic career, experience in proposal development, mentorship of students, etc.);
• Teaching statement (including teaching philosophy, teaching experience, commitment to effective learning, concepts for new course development, etc.);
• Commitment to diversity statement (including broadening participation, integrating multicultural experiences in instruction and research and pedagogical techniques to meet the needs of diverse learning styles, etc.);
• Writing sample; and
• Contact information for three (3) references.

Review of applications will begin on March 1st and will continue until the position is filled.

Any questions about application materials may be directed to the Search Committee Chair at susan.schmeiser@uconn.edu

At the University of Connecticut, our commitment to excellence is complemented by our commitment to building a culturally diverse community.

Employment of the successful candidate is contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check.

This position will be filled subject the budgetary approval.

All employees are subject to adherence to the State Code of Ethics which may be found at http://www.ct.gov/ethics/site/default.asp.

Position ID: UConn-School of Law-495035 [#18112, 495035]

Position Title: Associate Professor, Law

Position Type: Tenured/Tenure-track faculty

Position Location: Hartford, Connecticut 06105-229, United States [map]

Subject Area: Law

Appl Deadline: none (posted 2021/02/11)

The University of Connecticut is committed to building and supporting a multicultural and diverse community of students, faculty and staff. The diversity of students, faculty and staff continues to increase, as does the number of honors students, valedictorians and salutatorians who consistently make UConn their top choice. More than 100 research centers and institutes serve the University’s teaching, research, diversity, and outreach missions, leading to UConn’s ranking as one of the nation’s top research universities. UConn’s faculty and staff are the critical link to fostering and expanding our vibrant, multicultural and diverse University community. As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer, UConn encourages applications from women, veterans, people with disabilities and members of traditionally underrepresented populations.

The Managing Director of the Law School’s Clinical Program oversees the operations and administrative functions for the Law School’s nationally ranked Clinical Program that serves approximately 250 students each year. The Managing Director reports to and works with the Associate Dean for Experiential Learning (“Associate Dean”) and the Faculty Director of Clinical Programs (“Clinical Director”), in collaboration with the Senior Administrative Director, clinical faculty, support staff and clinical students, to deliver the highest quality legal services to the clients of Lincoln Square Legal Services, Inc., the Clinical Program’s incorporated non-profit law firm. The Clinical Program is committed to becoming an anti-racist program, and the Managing Director will help to ensure that the Clinical Program can achieve this goal. The Managing Director assists in creating and sustaining a dynamic culture within the Clinical Program of service to others, especially to LSLS clients and the Law School’s students. The Managing Director is deeply engaged in the educational and public interest mission of the Clinical Program.

See the complete position announcement with more information and application instructions here.

THE SCHOOL OF LAW AT THE UNIVERSITY CALIFORNIA, DAVIS is recruiting for two Legal Research and Writing instructors. Positions are non-tenure track, one-year appointments with possibility of renewal. Salary will be commensurate with experience.

Applicants must have a J.D. from an A.B.A. accredited school, bar admission, and law practice experience.

All candidates must apply through the UC Recruit system at the following link:

https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03989.

In addition, as part of their application, candidates must include a Statement of Contributions to Diversity, as described at http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/diversity/equity_inclusion/index.html.

Please submit a cover letter and C.V. Previous teaching experience and demonstrated effectiveness in teaching is preferred, but not required. If possible, please provide two different sets of teaching evaluations and contact information for three to five professional references. To ensure review of your application, please submit all materials by March 15, 2021, although we recommend that you submit your materials as soon as possible.

Unit 18 Lecturers are governed under a collective bargaining agreement (American Federation of Teachers (AFT) - Non-Senate Instructional Unit). Under this contract, once a lecturer accumulates enough quarters of service, the lecturer can be reviewed for a Continuing Lecturer position. For more information about this contract, visit http://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/labor/bargaining-units/ix/contract.html.

The School of Law is interested in candidates who are committed to the highest standards of teaching excellence and professional activities, and to the development of a campus that supports equality and diversity. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

2021-2022 LECTURER POOL RECRUITMENT – SCHOOL OF LAW

The UC Davis School of Law invites applications for academic, non-tenure track, limited-term appointments, part-time Lecturer positions. We are seeking qualified candidates with current knowledge and work experience that can create an interactive and engaging learning environment for students. Lecturer positions are dependent upon the instructional needs for the 2021-2022 academic year. To apply, see the job announcement on UC Recruit https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03898. Applicants must have a J.D. or equivalent degree from an A.B.A. accredited school, bar admission or judgeship, and law practice experience. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status.

For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see http://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct.

GEORGETOWN LAW seeks applications for a Visiting Associate Professor of Law to direct the Civil Litigation Clinic during the 2021-22 academic year.

One of seventeen in-house clinics, the Civil Litigation Clinic is a semester-long program in which students work in teams on meaningful public interest cases – principally in federal district court. The Clinic does not have a specific subject area mandate and has historically worked with both individual and institutional clients. The Civil Litigation Clinic’s broad mandate allows it to select cases that serve as especially good learning vehicles with the aim of teaching students essential litigation skills, including interviewing clients, drafting complaints, conducting discovery, taking and defending depositions, and drafting motions. As the Clinic’s director, the visiting faculty member will be responsible for identifying the Clinic’s clients/cases, supervising all casework, and teaching the clinic’s weekly seminar. As part of the application materials, successful candidates will include their vision for the program and what clients/cases they would be well positioned to secure in order to create opportunities for students to develop foundational litigation skills and experience.

Georgetown Law has operated its highly regarded in-house clinical program for more than 50 years. Through this program, students learn the practical art of lawyering while providing quality legal representation to under-represented individuals and organizations.

Candidates should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and references to Patrick Griffith, Assistant Dean for Clinical Programs, at patrick.griffith@georgetown.edu. Applications will accepted until COB on February 19, 2021. Georgetown Law has a strong commitment to diversity among its faculty and encourages applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans.

WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OF LAW is hiring a Clinical Law Professor. 

See more about the position and apply here. 

The Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of Harvard Law School (CHLPI) is hiring for a Racial Justice Senior Staff Attorney, a new position to identify and advance issues of racial justice and equity across the broad spectrum of CHLPI’s advocacy portfolio, including federal and state health policy reform, administrative and legislative advocacy, and impact litigation. 

 

Health law and policy work requires an intentional racial justice lens to acknowledge and respond to the deeply embedded systemic racism that persists throughout our health and public health systems. CHLPI is excited to redouble efforts in this arena and continue working toward more equitable health law and policy goals with the Racial Justice Senior Staff Attorney.

 

Learn more about the position here (and description attached): https://www.chlpi.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/12/CHLPI-Racial-Justice-Sr-Staff-Attorney-Position-Posting.pdf.

Learn more about the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of Harvard Law School here: https://www.chlpi.org/

THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW SCHOOL seeks a visiting Practice Professor for its Transnational Legal Clinic for the 2021-2022 academic year.  The Transnational Legal Clinic is the law school’s international human rights and immigration clinic, and is an integral part of the Gittis Center for Clinical Legal Studies, Penn’s endowed clinical program, which offers students real-case clinical opportunities in every major lawyering role. The Clinic is an important part of Penn Law’s international and comparative law program, and reflects the school’s commitment to teaching, scholarship, and service in the global legal environment.

Through the Transnational Legal Clinic, students directly engage in and reflect on the role of the lawyer in settings that cut across cultures, borders, languages, and legal systems.  The Clinic’s immigration docket includes asylum/withholding/CAT, cancellation, U and T visa petitions, both for clients in removal proceedings and those proceedings affirmatively.  The human rights docket comprises a range of cases and advocacy projects primarily addressing the human rights of migrants, primarily in the United States, undertaken in partnership with local, regional and national organizations. The Clinic is structured around a seminar that meets twice a week for 1 ½ hours and weekly supervision.    

Penn seeks candidates with: strong practice experience in direct representation of individuals in immigration proceedings and an interest and exposure to international human rights mechanisms; distinguished academic and professional achievement; dynamic teaching and supervisory skills; and a deep commitment to clinical legal education.  Candidates must have a minimum of three years of relevant practice experience; prior teaching experience is desirable but not required.  Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.  The position will run from July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022.  The University of Pennsylvania is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.  Women and minority candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

Please submit applications electronically by email to: Sarah Paoletti, paoletti@law.upenn.edu, with a copy to Megan Hackett, hackett2@law.upenn.edu.  The deadline for applications is March 5, 2021, though we will start reviewing applications as they come in.

BROOKLYN LAW SCHOOL invites applications for the Director of our immigration clinic (now known as the Safe Harbor Project). The Law School is looking for an outstanding teacher, lawyer, scholar, and leader who will join our faculty and our clinical program. We are seeking candidates who either currently meet or will soon meet our specialized tenure standard.

The Safe Harbor Project began in 1997. During that time, BLS students have represented hundreds of clients in a wide range of types of immigration matters, although its primary docket consists of applications for asylum and other humanitarian relief. More than 350 students have participated in the clinic, many of whom now are leaders in the immigration lawyer’s community in New York or who continue to represent immigration clients pro bono.

The Director will have full control over the direction, focus, design and priorities of the Clinic. The Director will be responsible for overseeing every aspect of the Clinic’s work including developing the docket, supervising clinic students and teaching the required seminar. The Director also 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 clinics, taking great pride in their accomplishments. This year marked the 50th anniversary of clinic programs at BLS.

The Law School’s commitment to public interest and public service is longstanding and deep so that the Director also will have opportunities to mentor student pro bono organizations and to participate in local, state and national projects relating to immigration. The Law School supports and encourages the scholarship of all faculty through generous summer stipends, research assistance and pre-tenure leaves.

Brooklyn Law School, founded in 1901, is located in one of the most diverse and vibrant communities in New York. In the heart of booming 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, at least five years’ experience in practice, with experience as a clinical teacher strongly preferred. The candidate should be admitted to or eligible for immediate admission to the New York State and/or federal bars.

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 take over the clinic no later than fall 2021 but the position will remain open until our search is successful.

Please send a cover letter, resume and writing sample to Professor Julian Arato, julian.arato@brooklaw.edu with the subject line “Clinical Faculty Position.”

Applications are welcome, and will be considered on a rolling basis. We will begin considering applications on February 8, 2021, and can only guarantee full consideration of materials received before that date.

Salary, rank, and title will be commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Brooklyn Law School is an equal opportunity institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. BLS does not discriminate on the bases of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, marital status, personal appearance, income, veteran status,, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws in its programs and activities.

THE SAFeR PROJECT is hiring a Director and invites clinical law faculty to apply.  About Us: The Battered Women's Justice Project (BWJP) is a national legal resource & center on civil and criminal justice system responses to gender-based violence (GBV). BWJP provides expert training, policy analyses, and consultation to various constituencies including advocates, GBV programs and coalitions, communities, national leaders, and elected officials.   With a new Executive Director at the helm, BWJP is entering an exciting phase in its work. Building on existing relationships and past accomplishments, BWJP will continue to broker meaningful community engagement to ensure systems accountability. Using an intersectional lens and analysis, our work will uplift the voices of all survivors, especially those who are from historically marginalized groups. The organization will continue with its commitment to internal and external equity. About SAFeR and Division of Deepening Policy and Systems Change: “SAFeR”  is one of the many projects of BWJP. The project is also part of the Division of Deepening Policy and Systems Change.  SAFeR’s director is retiring this year.  The dedicated staff who work on the project have made inroads in many states to change the ways in which family courts and associated professionals assess and make decisions on custody, parenting time and support in cases involving GBV. We are seeking a talented leader who can guide the SAFeR project through its next phase by expanding its reach, strengthening existing partnerships and launching new strategies. The new Director will also work within the Policy and Systems’ Change Division to develop policy and promote systems change to end gender-based violence, bringing survivors’ and children’s experiences with and perspectives about the family court system to the division. Responsibilities:  Overall Leadership and Management: Develop and implement plans and objectives for the program and division in an effective and innovative fashion.  Nurture the unifying vision that integrates the SAFeR approach in all aspects of BWJP’s programming. Work with other Directors to build a healthy organizational structure that ensures collaboration and mentoring of staff. Oversee and coordinate daily program and division operations.  Finance and Administration: Maintain compliance with external grant requirements and internal policies.  Assess and report progress in meeting program and division objectives.  Participate in program and division budget development and monitoring of expenses.  Generate necessary reports for the executive team.  Program and Policy Development and Services: Lead the SAFeR team including the management, coaching and supervision of staff and interns. Conduct training, technical assistance and assist in developing tools and educational materials to support practitioners in accordance with program and division objectives. Provide technical assistance and consultations to survivors, practitioners, and communities seeking to more effectively assess and account for the context of the violence and related safety issues in crafting custody/visitation plans. Monitor and respond to legal and public policy developments in family law, child support, child protection, and related areas.  Work with BWJP policy attorneys to proactively respond to these developments. Research and write articles on innovative practices and emerging public policy issues in the field of family law and domestic violence. Experience and Qualifications: Required 10+ years’ family law experience and extensive recent practice related to cases involving GBV. Extensive experience in leadership role in non-profits, government, or other social service organizations. Demonstrated experience in developing and conducting trainings and presentations. Knowledge of adult learning principles. Demonstrated experience in developing legal policy analysis. Knowledge of the range of legal and social issues that affect GBV victims, especially women of color, immigrant women, and other historically marginalized groups.  Excellent communication and writing skills with both legal and non-legal audiences. Ability to work as part of a team. Creative and strategic thinker. Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse groups of people. Ability to travel extensively. Comfortable with word processing, legal research, online learning platforms, and database software. Desired: Experience in justice system reform efforts to improve responses to gender based violence..   Salary: DOQ in competitive non-profit legal services range, plus individual health insurance (75% family), dental insurance, pension, disability and life insurance, vacation, sick, and holiday hours.   Application: Send cover letter and resume by Feb 1, 2021 , to Sujata Warrier at: hr@bwjp.org or Battered Women’s Justice Project, 1801 Nicollet Ave. So., Suite 102, Minneapolis, MN  55403. Please visit our websites: www.bwjp.org and www.preventdvgunviolence.org. AA/EOE

GONZAGA UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW seeks applicants for a full-time Clinical Fellow to teach and supervise law students providing legal services through the Catholic Charities Immigration Clinic.  This is a 2-year, fixed term, staff position, starting May 1, 2021 and ending May 31, 2023, with a possibility of extension for a third year.

We are especially interested in candidates who support our commitment to Gonzaga Law School as an inclusive, equitable, and diverse community. We encourage applications from the LGBTQ+ community, persons of color, women, persons with disabilities, and other historically underrepresented groups.

The Clinical Fellow’s duties include supervising law students in all aspects of client representation and designing and teaching law clinic seminar classes on skills and substantive law.  The Clinical Fellow is also responsible for administrative duties related to managing cases, record keeping associated with funding, and community outreach.  In addition, this inaugural Clinical Fellow will help to build the Immigration Clinic infrastructure.

This position is optimal for an experienced immigration attorney interested in transitioning to legal academia.  Faculty colleagues will offer guidance in clinical pedagogy, as well as mentorship in producing legal scholarship. 

The successful candidate will have a strong record of immigration legal advocacy, enthusiasm and potential to teach and mentor students, a commitment to social justice, open-mindedness, and excellent collaboration and communication skills.  We prefer candidates with Spanish language proficiency.

The Immigration Clinic was launched in 2019 as a result of innovative conversation between Catholic Charities of Eastern Washington and the Center for Civil and Human Rights at Gonzaga University Law School.  The client advocacy immigration clinic provides free assistance to low-income individuals and families who need immigration law advice and representation. The policy advocacy immigration clinic, under the supervision of a separate supervising attorney, addresses systemic problems in immigration law as well as gaps in the legal rights of immigrants.

The position is open until filled, and applications submitted by February 15, 2021 will receive priority consideration.

For inquiries, contact the Chair of the Recruitment Committee, Prof. Megan Ballard, at ballard@gonzaga.edu or inquire online at humanresources@gonzaga.edu. To apply, please visit https://gonzaga.peopleadmin.com/postings/15093.

For Gonzaga University School of Law’s mission and diversity statements, please visit https://www.gonzaga.edu/school-of-law/about/mission-vision.