Assistant Professor - Law - 9 MONTH

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Institution Name:

University of Arkansas at Little Rock

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Department:

Bowen School of Law

Summary of Job Duties:

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law seeks applicants for an assistant professor of the Veterans Legal Services Clinic to teach and direct one clinical program. This is a nine-month, full-time, tenure-track position. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy.

Qualifications:

Required Education and/or Experience:

• J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school;
• Admission to the practice of law and good standing in at least one state or the District of Columbia;
• Admission to the Arkansas bar or capable of admission within one year of hiring;
• Veterans Affairs (VA) - accreditation or eligibility for accreditation and prepared to apply upon hiring;
• Strong writing and interpersonal skills.

Preferred Education and/or Experience:

• Outstanding academic credentials;
• Prior experience in either clinical teaching of law students or supervision of other attorneys;
• Experience with the legal representation of veterans and/or military personnel;
• Interest in and efforts to develop a record as a legal scholar.

Job Duties:

• Design and teach a rigorous clinical course, including clinic seminar, and an additional doctrinal course, as needed;
• Achieve teaching goals;
• Screen and select clients for clinic representation;
• Represent clients and manage clinic operations;
• Supervise clinical students in work on client matters;
• Collaborate with the director of the VLSC Pro Bono Program;
• Collaborate with other supervising attorneys in the Bowen legal clinic;
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners;
• Produce high-quality legal scholarship;
• Support the university through internal and external service;
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated ability to teach and practice law;