Associate Professor of Law

About the role

The UNIVERSITY OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA DAVID A. CLARKE SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications from aspiring faculty and junior lateral candidates interested in directing our Community Development Law Clinic.

Responsibilities

• Students in the Community Development Law Clinic learn transactional and business lawyering skills while representing non-profit organizations and small, urban entrepreneurs.
• The Clinic often works in concert with community-based business centers and other professionals to provide clients with comprehensive professional consulting services.
• Clinic students provide clients with a wide range of direct legal services to help them establish and operate their businesses and programs.

Requirements

• A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor of Law shall have: An earned Juris Doctor degree and be a member in good standing of the Bar of the District of Columbia or other state.
• A candidate for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor of Law shall have: An earned Juris Doctor degree and be a member in good standing of the Bar of the District of Columbia or other state.

Qualifications

• The potential for teaching excellence and scholarly growth;
• Demonstrated professional competence in the relevant field and the potential for professional growth.
• An initial appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor of Law shall be without tenure and for a period of not more than three years.
• At least three years of full-time teaching experience at an accredited law school.

Skills

• 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.
• Ability to provide timely, constructive feedback and assess student performance using clear learning outcomes.
• Commitment to access to justice, community engagement, and serving historically underserved populations.

Benefits

• Selectee will be eligible for health and life insurance, and sick leave.
• Selectee will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Pay

Salary Range: up to $130,737.23

Schedule

Start date for the position is January 4, 2027.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is not in the collective bargaining unit.

Employment Benefits

• Health and life insurance
• Sick leave
• University of the District of Columbia's retirement plan (TIAA-CREF)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, physical handicap, or political affiliation. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference

Applicants claiming veteran's preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship

At this time, the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B ). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training (OPT).

Residency Preference

A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position, may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants, unless the person declines the preference points.

Drug-Free Workplace

Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, the individual selected to fill this position will, as a condition of employment, be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor, in writing, not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation

Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a "satisfactory background investigation" is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist, rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Contact Information

All inquiries related to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at (202) 274-5380.