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Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor, School of Law
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Position Number: 5683331
Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Law and Legal Studies

Assistant/Associate/Full Clinical Professor, School of Law

About the Opportunity

Northeastern University School of Law is seeking candidates at all ranks for a full-time clinical professor position, starting in the 2024-2025 academic year. This role is part of the Law School's clinical professor track, which culminates in long-term renewable contracts. The selected attorney will primarily be responsible for teaching and supervising the Domestic Violence Clinic (DVC).

The DVC is dedicated to addressing and preventing various forms of violence, including domestic abuse, partner violence, and sexual assault through legal advocacy, policy work, and community engagement. Students in the clinic actively participate in client interviews, provide legal counsel, and advocate on behalf of clients in court. Legal representation is offered on a range of issues, including abuse prevention orders, family violence related immigration relief, and consultations on safety planning, resource referrals, mental health services, and victim compensation.

The DVC operates within a broader framework focused on education, service, and research, aimed at advancing legal and social responses to violence prevention and survivor support. The clinic's work extends to public policy efforts, advocating for systemic reforms to protect survivors and improve access to justice.

Responsibilities:

Teaching and supervising the Domestic Violence Clinic, and obligations consistent with the faculty workload policy.

Qualifications:

The applicant must hold a degree in a field related to law (e.g., JD, LLB, or a comparable foreign equivalent) from an accredited institution by the appointment start date. They must also demonstrate a strong commitment to social justice and advocacy, with at least three years of related law practice experience and expertise in teaching, training, and/or career mentoring. Additionally, the individual must be admitted to or eligible for admission to the Massachusetts Bar.

Documents to Submit:

Curriculum Vitae or resume, a list of references, and a cover letter that includes a detailed description of the candidate's relevant practice and/or teaching experience.

Additional Information:

Questions? Please contact the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, Professor Hemanth Gundavaram, at h.gundavaram@northeastern.edu.

Position Type

Academic

Additional Information

Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.

Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.

Northeastern University is an equal opportunity employer, seeking to recruit and support a broadly diverse community of faculty and staff. Northeastern values and celebrates diversity in all its forms and strives to foster an inclusive culture built on respect that affirms inter-group relations and builds cohesion.

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

To learn more about Northeastern University's commitment and support of diversity and inclusion, please see www.northeastern.edu/diversity.

To apply, visit https://northeastern.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/careers/job/Boston-MA-Main-Campus/Assistant-Associate-Full-Clinical-Professor--School-of-Law_R128800