Clinical Law Professor Community Development Clinic Director

University of the District of Columbia; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 118,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick leave

TIAA-CREF retirement plan

Job summary

University of the District of Columbia—David A. Clarke School of Law invites applications for directing our Community Development Law Clinic. The role involves teaching, supervising students, and providing transactional legal services to non-profits and small urban entrepreneurs in collaboration with community-based organizations.

Candidates must hold a J.D. degree with strong academic performance and demonstrate potential for scholarly achievement and outstanding clinical teaching.

Qualifications

• Ability to supervise and mentor law students in the competent and ethical representation of clients.
• Expertise in the substantive area of law relevant to the clinic and the delivery of high-quality legal services.
• Ability to teach experiential courses that integrate legal doctrine, professional skills, ethics, and reflective practice.

Responsibilities

• Direct the Community Development Law Clinic and oversee clinical teaching.
• Supervise students and coordinate representation of nonprofits and small urban businesses.
• Contribute to scholarly activity and maintain professional growth in the clinic setting.

Skills

Mentorship

Legal expertise

Experiential teaching

Student assessment

Access to justice

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

University of the District of Columbia—David A. Clarke School of Law invites applications for directing our Community Development Law Clinic. The role involves teaching, supervising students, and providing transactional legal services to non-profits and small urban entrepreneurs in collaboration with community-based organizations.

Candidates must hold a J.D. degree with strong academic performance and demonstrate potential for scholarly achievement and outstanding clinical teaching.