AUWCL Practitioner-In-Residence
About the Role
American University, Washington College of Law is seeking applications for a Practitioner-in-Residence for AY 26-27 in the Immigrant Justice Clinic. This is a term faculty appointment. The appointment dates are September 21, 2026 to June 30, 2027.
Program Overview
American University's in-house, "live-client" Clinical Program, comprising eleven (11) in-house clinics and serving nearly 200 students per year, is respected for its leadership in scholarship, development of clinical methodology, contributions to increasing access to justice for under-served clients and breadth of offerings. The Practitioner-in-Residence Program, created in 1998, is a program designed to train lawyers or entry-level clinicians interested in becoming clinical teachers in the practice and theory of clinical legal education. Many graduates of the Practitioner-in-Residence program (over 25) have gone on to tenure-track teaching positions at other law schools.
Responsibilities
- Supervise student casework
- Co-teach weekly clinic seminars and case rounds
- Engage in course planning and preparation with the clinic's tenured faculty
- Teach a course outside of the clinical curriculum
Training and Development
The Practitioner-in-Residence Program provides training in clinical theory and methodology and a writing workshop designed to assist Practitioners in the development of their scholarship.
Qualifications
- JD degree
- Outstanding academic record
- Three years' experience as a lawyer
- Membership in a state bar
Pay
The annual salary for the position is $90,000.
Benefits
AU offers a competitive benefits package.
Application Process
Applications that include a curriculum vitae and cover letter should be submitted online via Workday. The positions will remain open until filled.
Please contact Erica Devine, Faculty Affairs Manager, at edevine@american.edu if you have any general questions regarding the application process and contact Professor Binny Miller, Associate Dean for Experiential Education, at bmiller@wcl.american.edu for any other questions about the position.