Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Job Info

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Department:

School of Law - 360001

Posting Open Date:

06/28/2024

Application Deadline:

11/15/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Position Type:

Permanent Faculty

Working Title:

Clinical Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor

Appointment Type:

Fixed Term Faculty

Vacancy ID:

FAC0005123

Full-time/Part-time:

Full-Time Permanent

Hours per week:

40

FTE:

1

Position Location:

North Carolina, US

Proposed Start Date:

07/01/2025

Be a Tar Heel!:

A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:

The University of North Carolina, School of Law aspires to be a great public law school. Toward this end, it pursues a fourfold mission: to prepare outstanding lawyers and leaders for the bar, the bench, all public and private law settings, and public service; to make nationally and internationally significant legal and policy contributions through an ambitious agenda of research and scholarship; to instill lifelong ethical values, dedication to the cause of justice and a lasting commitment to pro bono and public service; and, to serve the legal profession, the people and institutions of North Carolina, the nation and the world.

Position Summary:

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law invites applications for one full time clinical faculty appointment to begin July 1, 2025. The individual selected would:
receive an initial three or five year, nine month appointment subject to long term contract renewal, compliant with ABA Accreditation Standard 405©;
work alongside other faculty in UNC Law's Writing and Learning Resources Center, which operates a two-semester, six-credit, first year legal research and writing program (RRWA, for Research, Reasoning, Writing, and Advocacy) and hosts UNC Law's Director of Academic Excellence, Professor O.J. Salinas;
teach, per semester, either two seminar sized sections of RRWA or one RRWA section plus an upper-level course likely focused writing or bar preparation; and
serve on faculty committees and participate in faculty governance.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

J.D. earned with an outstanding academic record.

Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:

Preferred candidates will have the following:
- Bar admission plus either practice or clerkship experience; and
- Willingness to work collaboratively with fellow professors, particularly in teaching RRWA.
Also valuable is experience in teaching, counseling, or academic support work.

Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:

Not Applicable.

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