Assistant Professor - Law

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Type of Position:

Faculty - Tenure/Tenure TrackNo

Job Type:

Academic Term (Fixed Term)No

Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Department:

Bowen School of Law

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law seeks applicants for an assistant professor of the Veterans Legal Services Clinic to teach and direct one clinical program. This is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track position. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school;
• Admission to the practice of law and good standing in at least one state or the District of Columbia;
• Admission to the Arkansas bar or capable of admission within one year of hiring;
• Veterans Affairs (VA) - accreditation or eligibility for accreditation and prepared to apply upon hiring;
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Outstanding academic credentials;
• Prior experience in either clinical teaching of law students or supervision of other attorneys;
• Experience with the legal representation of veterans and/or military personnel;
• Interest in and efforts to develop a record as a legal scholar.

Job Duties:

• Design and teach a rigorous clinical course, including clinic seminar, and an additional doctrinal course, as needed;
• Achieve teaching goals;
• Screen and select clients for clinic representation;
• Represent clients and manage clinic operations;
• Supervise clinical students in work on client matters;
• Collaborate with the director of the VLSC Pro Bono Program;
• Collaborate with other supervising attorneys in the Bowen legal clinic;
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners;
• Produce high-quality legal scholarship;
• Support the university through internal and external service;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to teach and practice law;
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in person, in writing, and through electronic means of communication;
• Demonstrated ability to analyze and utilize data in decision making;
• Demonstrated ability to work with a diverse group of students;
• Demonstrated ability to advise students;
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player and collaborate with colleagues;
• Excellent interpersonal, motivational, and management skills;
• Proficiency in using electronic case-management systems.

Additional Information:

Commensurate with education and experienceCover Letter/Letter of Application, Curriculum Vitae, List of three Professional References (name, email, business title), Statement of Research Philosophy, Statement of Teaching Philosophy

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Shanna Fitzgerald, Director of Finance, [email protected]

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Please do not send to listed recruitment contact.

Pre-employment Screening Requirements:

Criminal Background Check, Sex Offender Registry

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is committed to providing a safe campus community. We conduct background checks for applicants being considered for employment. Background checks include a criminal background check and a sex offender registry check. For certain positions, there may also be a financial (credit) background check, a Motor Vehicle Registry (MVR) check, and/or drug screening. Required checks are identified in the position listing. A criminal conviction or arrest pending adjudication or adverse financial history information alone shall not disqualify an applicant in the absence of a relationship to the requirements of the position. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law.

The University of Arkansas is an equal opportunity institution. The University does not discriminate in its education programs or activities (including in admission and employment) on the basis of any category or status protected by law, including age, race, color, national origin, disability, religion, protected veteran status, military service, genetic information, sex, sexual preference, or pregnancy. Questions or concerns about the application of Title IX, which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, may be sent to the University’s Title IX Coordinator and to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights.

Persons must have proof of legal authority to work in the United States on the first day of employment.

All application information is subject to public disclosure under the Arkansas Freedom of Information Act.

Constant Physical Activity:

Hearing, Manipulate items with fingers, including keyboarding, Talking

Frequent Physical Activity:

Sitting, Standing

Occasional Physical Activity:

Walking

Benefits Eligible:

Yes