Clinical Teaching Fellow_Prac in Residence

Seton Hall University; South Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 92,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full Time Benefits

Job summary

Seton Hall University in Newark invites applications for a Clinical Teaching Fellow/Practitioner-in-Residence in the Immigrants' Rights Clinic. The Fellow will assist with teaching the clinic seminar, co-supervise students, and manage a docket of detention and federal cases.

The position begins Fall 2026, offering full-time status with a rigorous teaching workload and opportunities to contribute to a renowned social justice program within the law school.

Qualifications

• Must have at least 3 years of legal practice experience.
• Demonstrate potential for teaching excellence.
• Bar admission and J.D. degree required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Professor Lori Nessel and co-supervise students in the Immigrants' Rights Clinic seminar.
• Manage a small docket of detained immigration and federal court cases.
• Provide coverage for the clinic docket during summer and winter breaks.

Skills

Legal practice

Teaching potential

New Jersey experience

Education

J.D. degree

Job description

Clinical Teaching Fellow_Prac in Residence

Job No: 497503

Full Time/Part Time: Full-time

Location: Newark

Categories: Administrator

Seton Hall University School of Law welcomes applications for a Clinical Teaching Fellow/Practitioner-in-Residence to begin in the fall of 2026. The Center for Social Justice is home to most of the Law School's clinical programs. For more details about the clinics, please visit our website at https://law.shu.edu/clinics/index.html .

Duties and Responsibilities:

The Clinical Teaching Fellow/Practitioner-in-Residence will assist Professor Lori Nessel, director of the Immigrants' Rights Clinic. During the first year, the fellow will co-supervise students with Professor Nessel and assist with teaching the seminar component of the clinics. The fellow will also be expected to manage a small docket of detained immigration and federal court cases, and to provide coverage for the clinic docket over the summer and winter breaks.

Required Qualifications:

Must have at least 3 years of legal practice experience and demonstrate potential for teaching excellence.

Desired Qualifications:

Preference for legal experience in New Jersey and in substantive areas related to the clinic's work, including immigration, federal court litigation, and civil rights.

Licenses and Certificates:

J.D. degree and membership in good standing of the Bar of any state, with the opportunity to apply for admission to New Jersey.

Salary Range:

$92,000 - $115,000

Exempt/Nonexempt: Exempt

Physical Demands: General Office Environment

Benefits Information:

Full Time Benefits

Life today is complex. That's why Seton Hall University offers a comprehensive package of benefits and programs to help you simplify and enrich your life.

These benefits are important elements of your total university compensation package. Benefits include but are not limited to bundled medical, prescription, and vision insurance, dental insurance, and life insurance, and retirement plan. More information is available at https://www.shu.edu/human-resources/benefits.html.

Seton Hall University is located in South Orange, New Jersey, 14 miles from New York City. It is the oldest Catholic diocesan institution of higher education in the United States and is home to about 6,300 undergraduate and 3,700 graduate students. A vibrant and culturally inclusive community, Seton Hall pursues academic excellence and ethical development in a collaborative environment and prepares its students to be servant leaders in their professional and community lives. Seton Hall University is an equal opportunity employer. It honors diverse perspectives and welcomes employees from all faith traditions. In turn, its employees respect Catholic beliefs and values, engage in servant leadership, and support the University's mission as a Catholic institution of higher education.

Advertised: 21 September 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

Application Closes: Eastern Daylight Time