Professor of Clinical Studies Director of the General Litigation Clinic
Professor of Clinical Studies Director of the General Litigation Clinic
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Capital University Law School seeks to hire a fulltime Professor of Clinical Studies and Director of the General Litigation Clinic to begin in the summer of 2025. This is a fulltime faculty position. The Professor and Director will be eligible for longterm contract status which provides security of position and will have full voting rights at faculty meetings on all matters (including hiring) except matters pertaining to tenure and promotion of faculty on the tenuretrack.
Our General Litigation Clinic represents clients in a broad range of areas including general civil criminal defense Wills and probate domestic relations and landlordtenant and it places and oversees students working in local mayors courts. The Professor and Director manages Clinic operations teaches and supervises students and participates in faculty governance. Serving in this position requires legal experience in multiple practice areas; experience in managing a smallmedium law firm or legal clinic; strong skills in organization analysis and oral and written communications; and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively with integrity and professionalism.
Management of Legal Clinic Operations: The Professor and Director manages all aspects of the General Litigation Clinic. Specifically the Professor and Director:
- Supervises Clinic staff including conducting employee performance evaluations and approving payroll for hourly employees.
- Prepares and maintains Clinic budgets.
- Oversees intake and assignment of cases including maintaining a calendar/docket system.
- Maintains the IOLTA account.
- Handles client court or public complaints regarding Legal Clinic students or operations.
- Secures and maintains professional liability insurance for the General Litigation Clinic.
Training Education and Supervision of Students: The Professor and Director supervises instructs and mentors legal interns. Specifically the Professor and Director:
- Teaches develops and updates course materials for the General Litigation Clinic including integrating technology.
- Conferences with students individually throughout the semester to provide detailed feedback on casework and performance.
- Is available to students on an opendoor basis.
- Reviews all substantive correspondence and legal documents prepared by students.
- Attends all court hearings with students.
- Evaluates and grades student performance.
Service at the Law School and in the Legal Community: The Professor and Director collaborates with deans administrators faculty and the broader legal community to enhance the Law Schools mission. Specifically the Professor and Director:
- Attends faculty meetings and other University functions.
- Serves on Law School and University committees.
- Cooperates with other personnel and departments.
- Develops and maintains professional contacts within the local community.
- Stays current on relevant law and local practices.
Supervises GrantFunded Operations: The Law School contracts with the Franklin County Court of Common Pleas Division of Domestic Relations & Juvenile Branch to oversee the Franklin County Domestic Court SelfRepresented Resource Center. The Professor and Director writes grant applications for the funding; prepares and submits biannual reports and quarterly invoices; participates in hiring and training courtfunded staff; maintains statistics/data; meets with court personnel as necessary; handles complaints regarding courtfunded operations; and coordinates with the Universitys finance office.
Required Skills and Abilities:
- Juris Doctor (J.D..
- Licensed to practice in the State of Ohio and in good standing (or admitted to practice in Ohio before assuming job duties).
- At least 3 years of previous legal practice including client representation and courtroom experience.
- A record of strong academic achievement.
- Strong skills in the areas of organization planning interpersonal relations oral and written communications and providing student services.
- Prior teaching experience is preferred.
Capital University Law School is located in downtown Columbus Ohio a vibrant city full of cultural and intellectual opportunities. Following its longestablished mission of providing broad access to high quality legal education the Law School has a student body rich in diversity including students from a wide range of backgrounds ethnicities genders ages and religions as well as many firstgeneration students.
Capital University is committed to increasing the dynamic nature of the Capital community and curriculum. This commitment includes Capitals dedication to the development of faculty and staff who are committed to welcoming practices in teaching learning working and all other campus and community interactions. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are particularly encouraged to apply.
Capital University offers a competitive salary and benefits package that includes medical dental vision retirement family education benefits longterm disability life insurance and free parking.
Please apply at:
Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled.
Preference will be given to applications submitted by May 4 2025.
For more information on Capital University Law School visit our website at
Capital University is an equal opportunity employer. Capital University does not discriminate on the basis of race color national or ethnic origin sexual orientation religion sex gender age disability veteran status or other characteristics protected by the law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
