AUWCL Practitioner-In-Residence

American University; United States; On-site; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AU benefits package

Job summary

American University, Washington College of Law, seeks a Practitioner-in-Residence for AY 26-27 in the Immigrant Justice Clinic. This term faculty appointment runs Sept 21, 2026 to Jun 30, 2027 and features a live-client clinical program.

The role involves supervising student casework, co-teaching weekly clinic seminars and case rounds, and contributing to course planning. A JD, three years' practice, and bar membership are required; salary is $90,000 and AU offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• JD degree required.
• Three years' experience as a lawyer.
• Membership in a state bar.

Responsibilities

• Supervise student casework and co-teach weekly clinic seminars and case rounds.
• Engage in course planning and preparation with the clinic’s tenured faculty and teach a course outside the clinical curriculum.
• Contribute to scholarship through writing and clinical theory training.

Education

JD degree

Job description

About the Institution

American University is a student-centered research institution located in Washington, DC, with highly-ranked schools and colleges, internationally-renowned faculty, and a reputation for creating meaningful change in the world.

About the Position

American University, Washington College of Law is seeking applications for a Practitioner-in-Residence for AY 26-27 in the Immigrant Justice Clinic. This is a term faculty appointment. The appointment dates are September 21, 2026 to June 30, 2027.

American University’s in-house, “live-client” Clinical Program, comprising eleven (11) in-house clinics and serving nearly 200 students per year, is respected for its leadership in scholarship, development of clinical methodology, contributions to increasing access to justice for under-served clients and breadth of offerings.

The Practitioner-in-Residence Program, created in 1998, is a program designed to train lawyers or entry-level clinicians interested in becoming clinical teachers in the practice and theory of clinical legal education. Many graduates of the Practitioner-in-Residence program (over 25) have gone on to tenure-track teaching positions at other law schools.

Responsibilities

Practitioners supervise student casework, co-teach weekly clinic seminars and case rounds, and engage in course planning and preparation with the clinic’s tenured faculty. They also teach a course outside of the clinical curriculum.

The Practitioner-in-Residence Program provides training in clinical theory and methodology and a writing workshop designed to assist Practitioners in the development of their scholarship.

Requirements

• Minimum qualifications include a JD degree, outstanding academic record, three years’ experience as a lawyer and membership in a state bar.

Salary and Benefits

• The annual salary for the position is $90,000.
• AU offers a competitive benefits package.

Background Check

Hiring offers for this position are contingent on successful completion of a background check.

Location and Working Hours

Employees in staff positions at American University must deliver their services to the university from either the District of Columbia, Maryland, or Virginia, or perform work on-site at the university.

Additional Employment Information

American University is an E-Verify employer.

Contact Information

Please contact Erica Devine, Faculty Affairs Manager, at [e-mail] if you have any general questions regarding the application process and contact Professor Binny Miller, Associate Dean for Experiential Education, at [e-mail], for any other questions about the position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

American University is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution that operates in compliance with applicable laws and regulations. The university does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy), age, sexual orientation, disability, marital status, personal appearance, gender identity and expression, family responsibilities, political affiliation, source of income, veteran status, an individual’s genetic information or any other bases under federal or local laws (collectively "Protected Bases") in its programs and activities.

General Information

The positions will remain open until filled. This job announcement is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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