Clinical Faculty - College of Law

University of Idaho; Boise (ID); On-site; USD 78,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Idaho in Boise invites applications for a full-time Clinical Faculty position in the College of Law. The appointment is non-tenure track, academic year, at Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor level, teaching first-year legal writing and supporting curriculum development.

The role requires a J.D., legal research and writing experience, and a collaborative approach to teaching. The position includes outreach, committee service, and faculty participation at the College and

Qualifications

• J.D. from an accredited school or the equivalent.
• Experience in legal research and writing.
• Experience teaching, or related experience.
• At least three years of post-J.D. practice, clerking, or teaching experience.
• Successful completion of the bar exam in at least one U.S. state.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to two sections each semester of the College's first-year legal writing course.
• Develop the course curriculum and major writing assignments in coordination with the legal writing faculty.
• Attend faculty meetings and serve on committees at the University and/or College level.
• Engage in outreach activities to support the program.

Job description

Advertising Pay Range

$87,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience

Clinical Faculty

University of Idaho

APPOINTMENT INFORMATION

Division/College

College of Law

Department

College of Law

Position Classification

Clinical Faculty

Rank

Negotiable

Tenure Status

Non-Tenure Track

Location

Boise

FTE

1.0

Advertising Pay Range

$87,000 annually or higher commensurate with experience

FLSA Status

Exempt

Type of Appointment

Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date

08/16/2027

Position Overview

This is a full-time (academic year appointment) clinical faculty position for the College of Law's Boise location, at the rank of Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor, depending on experience. The faculty member in this position will be an integral part of the legal writing faculty team. This faculty member will be responsible for teaching up to two sections each semester of the College's first-year legal writing course and will work collaboratively with the other legal writing faculty members to develop the course curriculum and major writing assignments. The faculty member will also conduct outreach, attend faculty meetings, and serve on committees at the University and/or College level.

Teaching & Advising Effort

90%

Scholarship & Creative Activity Effort

0%

Outreach & Extension Effort

5%

University Service & Leadership Effort

5%

Required Education

J.D. from an accredited school or the equivalent.

Required Experience

• Experience in legal research and writing.
• Experience teaching, or related experience.

Preferred Experience

• At least three years of post-J.D. practice, clerking, or teaching experience.
• Successful completion of the bar exam in at least one U.S. state.
• A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.

Physical Requirements And Working Conditions

N/A

POSTING INFORMATION

Open Until Filled

Yes

Contingency on Appointment

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

This posting has a first consideration date of September 28, 2026.

Required Documents For Application Are

• Resume/CV
• Letter of Qualification addressing whether you satisfy each of the required and preferred qualifications for the position
• List of three references
• Legal writing sample of at least five pages. If possible, please submit an example of practical legal writing (e.g., a memo, a brief, or an opinion); otherwise, please submit an article, essay, or other writing sample
• Statement describing any Bar disciplinary history (if applicable).

Visa Sponsorship Available for Appointment

No

Degree Requirement Timeline

Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.