Director of Clinical & Experiential Learning

Essential Functions And Responsibilities

• Supporting Clinical Legal Education:
  • Provide strategic vision and leadership to ensure the continued growth and success of the Law School’s clinical education program
  • Serve as a clinician in at least one of the Law School’s clinical programs, including teaching clinical courses, providing students with hands-on experience in legal practice
  • Supervise and mentor clinical students, providing guidance on case work, professional development, and ethical considerations, with a biblical discipleship focus
  • Design and develop additional clinics to provide additional clinical opportunities for law students
  • Ensure clinics comply with relevant academic, accreditation, and other regulatory requirements
  • Teach other courses as assigned
  • Engage in scholarly research and publication in the field of clinical legal education (or related doctrinal discipline), contributing to the academic discourse and advancement of the field.
  • Participate in professional development activities, including conferences, workshops, and continuing legal education programs.
  • Stay current with developments in legal education, clinical pedagogy, and professional standards relevant to clinical practice.
• Supporting Experiential Legal Education:
  • In conjunction with the Director of the Center for Lawyering Skills, oversee and administer courses that satisfy experiential learning requirements, such as simulation courses
  • Ensure experiential learning courses comply with relevant academic, accreditation, and other regulatory requirements
  • In conjunction with various stakeholders, work to ensure field placement courses comply with relevant academic, accreditation, and other regulatory requirements
  • Teach experiential or other courses as assigned

Qualifications And Credentials

• Education and Experience:
  • J.D. Degree from an ABA accredited law school
  • Active law license in a U.S. jurisdiction with ability to be licensed in the Commonwealth of Virginia
  • At least six (6) years of combined law practice or clinical teaching experience
  • Demonstrated commitment to teaching and student mentorship and in creating an inspiring, welcoming, and dynamic learning environment for students
  • Excellent interpersonal skills sufficient to work effectively with other Law School faculty and staff and with external partners
  • Willingness to contribute actively to the mission, vision, and objectives of the School of Law and the University