From an email message that I received earlier today:
The University of Akron School of Law invites applications
for the position of Director of Legal Clinics, a 12-month or 9-month tenured or
tenure-track faculty position, to begin in Summer 2014. The Law School
seeks a Director who possesses an energetic and entrepreneurial nature to serve
as a strong advocate for clinical programs both internally and externally.
The Director will work with the two other clinical faculty
members to implement current clinical programs, which include: Civil
Litigation Clinic (cases referred from Community Legal Aid, primarily
landlord-tenant), Prisoner Legal Assistance Clinic, Jail Inmate Assistance
Legal Clinic, Appellate Review, Reentry Clinics (Expungement, Clemency,
Certificate of Qualification for Employment (CQE)), and SEED Legal Clinic
(services for small businesses). The Director will be expected to stay current
with respect to the types and nature of clinical offerings and to lead the
clinic to state-of-the-art offerings appropriate to the Law School’s strategic
goals and the particular needs of the community. Responsibilities will include
training and supervising students, being a spokesperson for the work of the
clinical programs, overseeing administration of clinic staff, and seeking
funding sources for new programs.
The University of Akron School of Law is a public, mid-size
law school of 500 students located in the Cleveland/Akron metropolitan
area. Akron Law is a “best value” law school offering excellent teaching,
relatively low tuition and a commitment to student success.
Required Qualifications: Requires a J.D. degree and a
license to practice law.
Preferred Qualifications: Professional practice
experience, a demonstrated record of effective clinical teaching, a
demonstrated record of effective supervision of students or others, and
successful prior experience in either grant-writing efforts or publicity
initiatives.
For complete details and to apply for this position, visit: http://www.uakron.edu/jobs/. Job
#8040. While all candidates are required to submit their applications via this
centralized system, please feel free to direct any inquiries to Professor
Kalyani Robbins, Chair of the search committee, at kalyani@uakron.edu. Review of applications
will begin immediately. Anticipated start date: July 1, 2014. The
University of Akron is committed to a policy of equal employment opportunity
and to the principles of affirmative action in accordance with state and
federal laws.