Posting Details

Position Information

Posting Number
F001264P

Internal Posting?

Recruitment Title
Clinical Faculty

Advertising Pay Range
$87,000 annually of higher commensurate with experience

Location
Boise

Primary Division/College
College of Law

Primary Unit
College of Law

Employee Category
Faculty

Classification Group Title
Clinical Faculty

Position Control Number
4426

Suffix
00

Contingency Code
Not Applicable

FTE

1

Contract Basis
Academic Year

Anticipated Contract Start Date
08/10/2025

FLSA Status
Exempt

Tenure Tracking
Non-Tenure Track

Rank
Assistant Professor

Extension Type
Not Applicable

Administrative Appointment Type
Not applicable

Administrative Appointment End Date (if applicable)

Position Responsibilities

Position Summary

This is a full-time (academic year appointment) clinical faculty position for the College of Law's Boise location, at the rank of Assistant Clinical Professor. The faculty member in this position will be an integral part of the legal writing faculty team. This faculty member will be responsible for teaching up to two sections each semester of the College's first-year legal writing course and will work collaboratively with the other legal writing faculty members to develop the course curriculum and major writing assignments. After the first year, the faculty member will also teach an additional course, dependent on areas of interest and the College's curricular needs. The faculty member will also conduct outreach, attend faculty meetings, and serve on committees at the University and/or College level.

Unit/Department Summary

Founded in 1889, the University of Idaho is the state's land grant university and is a comprehensive research institution with its main campus in Moscow. With a first year entering class of approximately 130 students, equally split between the two campuses, the University of Idaho College of Law is ranked as one of the "Best Value Law Schools" by Pre-Law Magazine. We emphasize quality over quantity, have an average enrollment of 350 students and operate both in Boise and Moscow. Information about the College of Law is available on its website at https://www.uidaho.edu/law.

Moscow is the quintessential college town, located in northern Idaho, surrounded by nature's beauty with unlimited outdoor activities. Boise, the state capital, is the economic and governmental center of Idaho. Boise has been named one of the Top 100 Best Places to Live and is presently the fastest growing city in the United States. Established in 1909, the University of Idaho College of Law is the sole law school in the state.

Administrative Summary

Contingency Description

Teaching & Advising
90%

Scholarship & Creative Activity
0%

Outreach & Extension
5%

University Service & Leadership
5%

Qualifications

Minimum Education/Degree Required
Listed degree qualification is required at time of application.

Required Qualifications

J.D. from an accredited school or the equivalent.
At least three years of post-J.D. practice, clerking, or teaching experience.
Experienced in legal research and writing skills.
Experience teaching, or related experience.
Experience creating a welcoming and dynamic learning environment for all students.

Preferred Qualifications

Successful completion of the bar exam in at least one U.S. state.
A demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with others.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Posting Information

Posting Date
07/08/2024

Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

This posting has a first consideration date of September 27, 2024.

Required documents for application are (1) Resume/CV; (2) Letter of Qualification addressing whether you satisfy each of the required and preferred qualifications for the position; (3) List of three references; (4) Description (two pages maximum) of strategies you have used or plan to use to create a welcoming and dynamic learning environment for all students. (upload to Other Document 1 field); and (5) Legal writing sample of at least five pages. If possible, please submit an example of practical legal writing (e.g., a memo, a brief, or an opinion); otherwise, please submit an article or an essay. (upload to Other Documents 2 field)

Applicant Resources
https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources/careers/applicant-resources

Background Check Statement

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement

The University of Idaho is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. The University is committed to the policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other status as protected under applicable federal, state or local law in employment or educational programs.

A visa sponsorship is available for the position listed in this vacancy.
No

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