Assistant Professor of Clinical Education
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Job Location:
Little Rock, AR - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
10 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
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Institution Name:
University of Arkansas at Little RockThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is a metropolitan research university that provides an accessible quality education through flexible learning and unparalleled internship opportunities. At UA Little Rock we prepare our more than 8900 students to be innovators and responsible leaders in their fields. Committed to its metropolitan research university mission UA Little Rock is a driving force in Little Rocks thriving cultural community and a major component of the city and states growing profile as a regional leader in research technology transfer economic development and job creation.
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Department:
Bowen School of Law
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Summary of Job Duties:
The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law seeks an Assistant Professor of Clinical Education to direct its Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). The LITC provides free legal services to low-income Arkansans seeking to settle or adjudicate tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (ADFA) and trains law students to represent clients in these matters. The Director of the Bowen LITC is responsible for all aspects of the Tax Clinic including client representation law student supervision classroom instruction community outreach and education and IRS compliance. This is a 12-month full-time position funded by a grant from the IRS Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Program. This position is not eligible for tenure but upon completion of certain requirements the Clinic Director will be eligible for promotion to Associate Professor of Clinical Education with a three-year term and subsequent promotion to Professor of Clinical Education with a five-year term that is presumptively renewable depending on Clinic funding. This position is governed by state and federal laws and agency/institution policy. Applicants for the position should be available to start work by no later than June 1 2026.
Qualifications:
Required Education and/or Experience:
A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school is required;
Must be either a member of the Arkansas bar in good standing or capable of admission to the Arkansas Bar within one year of hiring.
Preferred Education and/or Experience:
Three years of post-bar practice experience in tax law is preferred;
Prior experience in law school clinical teaching is preferred.
Job Duties and Responsibilities:
Direct the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic and provide representation to clients in tax matters;
Teach and supervise students in their representation of clinic clients;
Teach a seminar class for clinic students;
Manage and ensure compliance with the federal grant that funds the clinic;
Conduct community outreach and education;
Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Demonstrated ability to provide effective representation to clients in legal matters;
Demonstrated ability to teach;
Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise a diverse group of students;
Demonstrated ability to work as a team player and collaborate with colleagues;
Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in person in writing and through electronic means of communication;
Demonstrated ability to manage financial matters including budgets and grant compliance.
Additional Information:
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Recruitment Contact Information:
All application materials must be uploaded to the University of Arkansas System Career Site
Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.
Pre-employment Screening Requirements:
Criminal Background Check Sex Offender RegistryThe University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions there may also be a financial (credit) background check a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.
The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law including age race color national origin disability religion protected veteran status military service genetic information sex sexual orientation or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex may be sent to the Universitys Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.
All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.
Constant Physical Activity:
Hearing Manipulate items with fingers including keyboarding Sitting Talking
Frequent Physical Activity:
Standing Walking
Occasional Physical Activity:
N/A
Benefits Eligible:
YesRequired Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Early Childhood Education
- Classroom Experience
- Education Administration
- Lesson Planning
- Special Education
- Adult Education
- Teaching
- Curriculum Development
- Administrative Experience
- Leadership Experience
- Program Development
- Supervising Experience
About Company
UACCB is a two-year, accredited Arkansas community college with on-campus and online classes offering a variety of degrees and technical certificates.
