Clinical AssociateProfessor of Law - Legal Method and Writing
Clinical AssociateProfessor of Law - Legal Method and Writing
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The Sandra Day OConnor College of Laws topfive rated Legal Method and Writing Program seeks three fulltime Clinical Associate/Professors of Law at the rank of Associate/Full Instructional Professional starting in theacademic year. Both entrylevel and experienced candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Legal Method and Writing Program is an integral part of the JD program at ASU Law. The program is designed to ensure practiceready students who are wellequipped to succeed in their legal careers. The Legal Method and Writing Program includes two required firstyear courses and a varied selection of upperlevel elective legal writing courses. Clinical Associate/Professors of Law in the Legal Method and Writing Program are expected to teach analytical research writing and oral communication skills create assignments and courses and engage in professional and service activities. Although legal scholarship is not a requirement of the positions scholarship may be considered in the candidates favor under Faculty Bylaw I(C).
Legal Method and Writing Program positions offer a professional environment with job security that exceeds the requirements of ABA Standard 405(c and d). The positions are fulltime benefitseligible and offer support for professional development.An entrylevel appointment would be as a probationary academic professional on track to continuing status under the rank of Associate Instructional Professional with the business title of Clinical Associate Professor of Law. An experienced candidate meeting the law colleges criteria for continuing status may be eligible for an appointment with continuing status under the business title of Clinical Professor of Law. Information about Academic Professionals at ASU including status rank titles and appointment categories can be found at
Essential Duties:
- Teach JDlevel students analytical research writing and oral communication skills necessary for effective law practice.
- Create inclass exercises memorandum assignments and motion assignments.
- Provide substantial individualized feedback consisting of extensive written comments on student papers and frequent conferences with students.
- Design firstyear and upperlevel legal writing and analysis classes.
- Serve on law school committees and projects at the deans request.
- Participate in professional activities. This may take the form of giving scholarly presentations publishing in professional journals or other publications serving on committees or in leadership roles in professional organizations or other activities as appropriate to the professional community.
- Work collaboratively with faculty staff and students to advance the principles of access excellence and impact in the ASU charter.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A JD degree from an ABAaccredited law school;
- At least two years of experience in law practice or in teaching law to JD students;
- Outstanding legal writing and analysis.
Desired Qualifications:
- Strong general writing skills.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching.
- Experience teaching legal method and writing to JD students at a fully accredited law school.
- A strong academic record.
- Potential for professional contributions and interpersonal collaboration.
Required Experience:
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Employment Type
Full Time
