Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty Clinical Education School of Law
Full-Time Tenure Track Faculty Clinical Education School of Law
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Job Description
Overview:
About the School:
The Quinnipiac University School of Law is a collaborative and diverse community of students teachers and legal professionals dedicated to educating the whole lawyer one who embodies deep personal and professional values thinks holistically about client needs and applies a thorough and nuanced understanding of the law to make a measurable impact on society. Our core values of diversity and inclusion are vital to achieving justice for all people without bias or discrimination. The School of Law respects the backgrounds life experiences and viewpoints of everyone in our community. Our program blends rigorous classroom instruction with extensive practical training. Our faculty members are accomplished attorneys respected scholars and mentors who represent a broad range of legal specialties. We enjoy robust partnerships with more than 350 externship field sites across the Northeast. We run six oncampus law clinics and three studentedited scholarly journals. Our competition teams in Moot Court Mock Trial and Dispute Resolution regularly win regional tournaments and represent our school at the national level. The School of Law is accredited by the American Bar Association and is a proud member of the Association of American Law Schools.
About Quinnipiac:
Quinnipiac is a private coeducational institution located 90 minutes north of New York City and two hours from Boston. The university enrolls 9000 students in more than 130 degree programs through its Schools of Business Communications Education Computing and Engineering Health Sciences Law Medicine Nursing and the College of Arts and Sciences. Quinnipiac is recognized by U.S. News & World Report and Princeton Reviews The Best 388 Colleges.The university is in the midst of program expansion and renewal for both traditional and adult learners attraction of diverse communities development of innovative corporate partnerships and construction of an ambitious set of capital projects.For more information please visitqu. Connect with Quinnipiac on Facebook Instagram YouTube TikTok and X.
Responsibilities:
- Teach advise and mentor students in the Clinic setting and evaluate student performance;
- Share responsibility for developing and teaching the Clinic seminar;
- Design the focus and selection of client representation in collaboration with Clinic faculty;
- Supervise students in the advice and representation of clients through direct service education and/or policy advocacy;
- Work collaboratively as part of the broader clinical program on programmatic initiatives;
- Participate in professional activities which may include publishing legal scholarship giving scholarly presentations serving on committees or in leadership roles in professional organizations or other activities as appropriate;
- Participate in faculty governance and law school administration.
Education Requirements:
- Juris Doctor required
Qualifications:
- License to practice law in any state with a preference for Connecticut Bar admission;
- At least five years of legal practice experience including but not limited to that performed in a clinical education setting;
- Proven record of or demonstrated potential for successful teaching professional engagement and scholarly achievement;
- Demonstrated commitment to clinical legal education and experience supervising law students or junior lawyers;
- Excellent analytical skills including in oral and written communication;
- A strong academic record;
- Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion.
Special Instructions to Applicants:
TO APPLY:
Interested candidates must submit applications electronically using the APPLY button on this page. Required materials should include a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. The letter of interest should include a description of the clinic the candidate proposes to teach. A sample of written work and references will be requested for candidates invited for a final interview. Consideration of candidates will begin upon receipt of applications and will continue until the position is filled.
Inquiries regarding the position may be directed to any member of the hiring committeei.e.Professor Kevin Barry at Professor Alice Rosenthal at and Professor Sheila Hayre at
We offer a comprehensive benefits package for fulltime faculty and staff which includes tuition remission and a culture that is inclusive and driven by excellence.
Employment Type
Full-Time
