Assistant Clinical Professor, School of Law

Position Overview

The University at Buffalo School of Law invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure track assistant clinical professor to direct its Family Violence and Women’s Rights clinic, specifically in the areas of Domestic Violence and related Family Law.

Responsibilities

• All aspects of teaching, supervising, and directing a Domestic Violence and Family Law Clinic, including curriculum development and maintaining an active clinical legal practice within the local community.
• Assisting with planning, drafting, applying for, and securing grants to support the clinic and clinical department.
• Managing grants and state funding, including internal oversight for deadlines, records, and reporting as well as monitoring federal, state, and local grants in accordance with applicable standards, regulations, and guidelines.
• Additional teaching obligations with an experiential focus.
• Service obligations related to the program as well as departmental and university affiliations.

Qualifications

The successful candidate will have a J.D. degree from an ABA-approved law school, be licensed to practice law in New York State, and have a minimum of three years of relevant experience in family law and domestic violence advocacy. Experience in grant writing and management is preferred.

Benefits

The University at Buffalo offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life. Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

Pay and Schedule

This is a three-year contract, indefinitely renewable if appropriate progress is achieved, with potential advancement to ranks of Associate Clinical Professor and Clinical Professor in subsequent contract terms.

University at Buffalo

The University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.