Posting DetailsPosition 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 SummaryContingency DescriptionTeaching & 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 ConditionsPosting Information
Posting Date 07/08/2024
Closing DateOpen 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
