Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor

Salary/Position Classification

• $90,000 annual, Exempt
• 40 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The University of North Dakota School of Law seeks (1) to educate students for professional service in the law and law-related professions, (2) to explore legal issues of special significance to North Dakota and the region, (3) to attract a well-qualified and diverse student body and to assist students in making career decisions, (4) to promote improvements in the law and legal systems, the legal profession, and the administration of justice, and (5) to further the overall goals and objectives of the University of North Dakota. The University of North Dakota School of Law invites applications for one Visiting Clinical Assistant Professor of Law to commence in Summer 2025. This is a full-time, non-tenure-track faculty position with the primary responsibility of effective teaching in the curricular areas of Clinical Skills (Immigration). The successful candidate will outline a vision to reimplement an Immigration Clinic that has been on hiatus for several years. The successful candidate should have teaching experience or a demonstrated interest in pursuing a career in law school clinical teaching. This position is a 12-month appointment, and the salary is based on qualifications and experience. The successful candidate will be eligible for financial support for expenses related to professional development efforts. This initial contract will run for 2 years. Any extension beyond that time will depend on a reevaluation of the position by the faculty and the availability of funding.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Clinical Professor will run all aspects of the clinic, including teaching clinic classes, supervising students, managing cases and projects, and representing clients.
• Service and other activities which may include serving on law school and/or university committees and professional service

Required Competencies

• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff colleagues
• Eagerness to work closely with law students
• Ability to teach in the curricular areas of interest
• Ability to work and collaborate in a diverse, multicultural, and inclusive setting

Minimum Requirements

• J.D. degree from a law school in the United States or an equivalent degree from a non-U.S. school
• Three years of work experience (which may include judicial clerkships)
• Two years of work experience in the area of immigration law
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated record of excellent teaching or an ability to become an excellent teacher.
• Evidence of scholarly research agenda demonstrating potential for scholarly excellence.
• Evidence of service engagement and the promise of ability to collaborate—within a law school and on local, state, and/or national levels.
• Strong academic record, as signified by success in relevant advanced degrees, courses, class rankings, extra-curricular activities, or other similar evidence.

To Apply

To assure full consideration, applications must be received by 7/7/2025 and include the following materials:

• Letter of interest
• Current C.V.

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