Academic Professional Track (Non-Tenure): Lecturer

Description

Texas A&M University School of Law invites applications for one faculty (non tenuring-accruing) position in our clinical program. This is a full-time 11-month position. The anticipated start date is November 17th, 2025.

The successful candidate will serve as a Lecturer will practice law, work with other clinic attorneys, and teach and supervise clinic students to represent law-income clients. This position is grant funded. 

Responsibilities:

• Directing the Probate and Estate Planning Clinic, including teaching the seminar and supervising students on cases
• Primary point person for Medical Legal Partnership with Cook Children's Hospital, including accepting cases through the MLP
• Participating in the activities of Texas A&M School of Law Legal Clinic and the Law School more generally
• Mentoring and advising students

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strong leadership qualities
• Knowledge of legal research systems
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work with sensitive information and maintain confidentiality
• Ability to supervise law students and assign and review their work
• Ability to teach in the classroom and one-on-one

 

Qualifications

Required:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree
• Active membership in the Texas Bar, or eligibility for admission without examination (waiver) into the Texas Bar
• Relevant legal practice experience

Preferred:

• Three or more years of legal experience
• Experience working with low-income or ESL clients
• Experience teaching or supervising either law students or young lawyers is preferred
• Prior clinical teaching experience is advantageous, but not essential

Application Instructions

Applicants must submit a cover letter, CV, Personal Statement to include philosophy and plans for research, teaching and service, as applicable, and three professional references at apply.interfolio.com/174348

Questions regarding this position should be sent to Lori Rogde at lrodge@law.tamu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.