Clinical Teaching Fellow -- The Bob Parsons Veterans Advocacy Clinic
Clinical Teaching Fellow -- The Bob Parsons Veterans Advocacy Clinic
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JR100711 Clinical Teaching Fellow The Bob Parsons Veterans Advocacy Clinic (Open)Department:
UBalt Law Clinic PMPosition Type:
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$70000Job Description:
Position is open until filled and applications received by February 1 2025 will receive priority consideration.The University of Baltimore School of Law invites applications for a clinical teaching fellowship in the Bob Parsons Veterans Advocacy Clinic (BPVAC) to start on or about July 1 2025. This fulltime yearround 3year public interest fellowship program offers superb mentorship and training as the Fellow transitions from law practice to law faculty providing intensive support in the areas of clinical pedagogy academic writing and more. The BPVAC Fellow will join a cohort of approximately nine Fellows each of whom teaches in a different clinic; many former Fellows have moved into longterm teaching positions at other institutions after completing their Fellowship. Because we value the diversity of our faculty and student body we welcome all qualified candidates including members of communities that are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession and academia.
Position is open until filled and applications received by February 1 2025 will receive priority consideration. Please upload your resume and additional materials in the resume portion of the application.
The University of Baltimore School of Law invites applications for a clinical teaching fellowship in the Bob Parsons Veterans Advocacy Clinic (BPVAC) to start on or about July 1 2025. This fulltime yearround 3year public interest fellowship program offers superb mentorship and training as the Fellow transitions from law practice to law faculty providing intensive support in the areas of clinical pedagogy academic writing and more. The BPVAC Fellow will join a cohort of approximately nine Fellows each of whom teaches in a different clinic; many former Fellows have moved into longterm teaching positions at other institutions after completing their Fellowship. Because we value the diversity of our faculty and student body we welcome all qualified candidates including members of communities that are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession and academia.
The BPVAC housed within an urban law school represents lowincome individuals in veterans law litigation legislative advocacy and legal reform.The BPVAC handles a wide variety of cases which include VA disability claims and appeals U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims appeals discharge upgrade petitions and veterans treatment court cases. The Fellows duties include direct supervision of case work by clinic students clinic classroom teaching in coordination with clinic faculty and development of academic writing. During winter and summer breaks in the academic calendar when students are not enrolled in the BPVAC the Fellow also covers client matters including matters for other clinics that are within the Fellows expertise; handles additional BPVAC and clinical program duties as assigned; and develops their academic writing. Because the BPVAC serves evening and day students the Fellow will teach at least one evening each week during the fall and spring semesters with daytime hours adjusted accordingly.
We look forward to receiving your electronic application including a cover letter resume and a brief statement about how your candidacy would support traditionally underrepresented communities in the legal profession and academia. Please save your cover letter resume and statement as one document and attach it in the resume location.
Qualifications: Two or more years of legal practice in veterans law; excellent oral and written communication skills; a demonstrated interest in working for lowincome clients; and a strong interest in teaching. Be a member of the Maryland Bar or be licensed in another state and be willing to become administratively certified as a clinic supervising attorney under the Maryland Rules.
Salary: The current salary is $70000.The position includes regular benefits including retirement. This position also includes research support and travel allowance to attend relevant conferences and workshops. The position currently qualifies for the U.S. Department of Educations Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program.
We offer a competitive benefits package including health life prescription and dental plans tuition remission benefits paid leave 22 days of annual 15 days of sick 3 days of personal and 1415 holidays) and retirement plans with employer contributions. You can see more details on our benefits here.
Additional Job Information:
The University of Baltimore (UBalt or University) does not discriminate on the basis of sex gender race religion age disability national origin ethnicity sexual orientation gender identity or other legally protected characteristics in its programs activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.
Employment Type
Full-Time
