Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Law

State University of New York at Buffalo; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The University at Buffalo School of Law invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track assistant clinical professor to direct its Family Violence and Women’s Rights clinic, specifically in the areas of Domestic Violence and related Family Law.

This is a three-year contract, indefinitely renewable if appropriate progress is achieved, with potential advancement to ranks of Associate Clinical Professor and Clinical Professor in subsequent contract terms.

Qualifications

• J.D. degree and a minimum of three years legal practice experience in domestic violence and family law.
• Admitted to the practice of law in New York State or verifiable ability to gain admission by January 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to work some nights and weekends.
• Must be able to engage in limited travel.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of teaching, supervising, and directing a Domestic Violence and Family Law Clinic, including curriculum development and maintaining an active clinical legal practice within the local community.
• Assisting with planning, drafting, applying for, and securing grants to support the clinic and clinical department.
• Managing grants and state funding, including internal oversight for deadlines, records, and reporting as well as monitoring federal, state, and local grants in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Additional teaching obligations with an experiential focus.
• Service obligations related to the program as well as departmental and university affiliations.

Skills

Legal practice

Bar admission

Work eligibility

Evening/weekend availability

Travel willingness

Education

J.D. degree

Bar admission NY / eligible by Jan 2027

Job description

Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Law

The University at Buffalo School of Law invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track assistant clinical professor to direct its Family Violence and Women’s Rights clinic, specifically in the areas of Domestic Violence and related Family Law. This is a three-year contract, indefinitely renewable if appropriate progress is achieved, with potential advancement to ranks of Associate Clinical Professor and Clinical Professor in subsequent contract terms.

Position Responsibilities

• All aspects of teaching, supervising, and directing a Domestic Violence and Family Law Clinic, including curriculum development and maintaining an active clinical legal practice within the local community.
• Assisting with planning, drafting, applying for, and securing grants to support the clinic and clinical department.
• Managing grants and state funding, including internal oversight for deadlines, records, and reporting as well as monitoring federal, state, and local grants in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Additional teaching obligations with an experiential focus.
• Service obligations related to the program as well as departmental and university affiliations.

The University at Buffalo School of Law’s Clinical Legal Education Program seeks to recruit and retain a diverse workforce as a reflection of our commitment to serve the diverse people of Buffalo, to maintain the excellence of the university and to offer our students richly varied disciplines, perspectives, and ways of knowing and learning.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

• J.D. degree and a minimum of three years legal practice experience in domestic violence and family law.
• Admitted to the practice of law in New York State or verifiable ability to gain admission by January 2027.
• Authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
• Must be able to work some nights and weekends.
• Must be able to engage in limited travel.

Preferred Qualifications

• Five years of relevant legal experience.
• Law school or similar teaching experience.
• Demonstrated ability to work with individuals and groups from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and locations.

Physical Demands

Driving Requirements: This position will never drive a university-owned vehicle.

Salary Range

$110,000 - $120,000 based on experience.

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

North Campus