Clinical Instructor, Dispute Systems Design Clinic

Harvard University FAS Human Resources; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous paid time off

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement plans with university{ }con

Tuition assistance and reimbursement

Commuter benefits and campus perks

Job summary

Harvard Law School seeks a Clinical Instructor for the Dispute Systems Design Clinic to supervise students, support clients, and expand our dispute resolution programs. The role involves training, evaluating performance, and ensuring high-quality client deliverables.

You will lead project development, mentor students, and coordinate with Harvard Negotiation Law Review, Harvard Negotiators, and the Harvard Mediation Program to advance clinical pedagogy and practice.

Qualifications

• JD required with admission to MA bar or temporary admission.
• Minimum 3 years of relevant experience in dispute resolution.
• Experience supervising junior attorneys or professionals.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise students enrolled in the Clinic, including developing project-related expertise to effectively support student learning and help produce high-level client deliverables.
• Develop projects, training curriculum, and materials to advance clinic initiatives and program goals.
• Build and maintain client relationships, including recruiting clinical projects and advancing our practice areas.
• Help expand program effectiveness and visibility, including external communications, outreach, and publicity.
• Provide regular oversight, mentorship, and coaching to students involved in Harvard Law School Negotiators.
• Provide primary oversight to the Harvard Negotiation Law Review (HNLR), and coordinate activities with HNLR, Harvard Law School Negotiators, and the Harvard Mediation Program.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Dispute systems design

Negotiation

Mediation

Facilitation

Restorative justice

ADR

Team leadership

Mentoring

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

J.D.

Job description

Harvard Law School seeks a Clinical Instructor for the Dispute Systems Design Clinic to supervise students, support clients, and expand our dispute resolution programs. The role involves training, evaluating performance, and ensuring high-quality client deliverables.

You will lead project development, mentor students, and coordinate with Harvard Negotiation Law Review, Harvard Negotiators, and the Harvard Mediation Program to advance clinical pedagogy and practice.