Associate Director, School of Law Environmental Justice Clinic and Lecturer
University of Miami

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The University of Miami School of Law's Clinical Program is pleased to announce that it is hiring a faculty position as Lecturer in Law and Associate Director of its Environmental Justice Clinic (EJC), one of ten clinics offered at Miami Law. The position is anticipated to begin on June 1, 2023. Applicants will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible and no later than March 31, 2023.

The Associate Director/Lecturer will partner with the Director of the EJC in developing and implementing the Clinic's docket, cases, projects, curriculum, teaching, and other activities. The Associate Director/Lecturer will work independently and also collaboratively in managing cases/projects, teaching clinic classes, supervising students, and representing clients in litigation. The EJC is engaged in projects and cases before local, state, and federal administrative tribunals and courts, and other domestic and international fora, as well as other forms of advocacy, including factual investigations, report-writing, law reform and legislative initiatives, and community organizing campaigns.

The Associate Director/Lecturer will join the vibrant and supportive Miami Law clinical program, currently ranked in the top 30 on U.S. News and World Reports list of best clinical training programs. The position is designed for a lawyer with a deep commitment to environmental justice and its advancement in Miami, the region, and the world. The Associate Director/Lecturer will have the opportunity to participate in the academic life of the law school and in relevant academic and advocacy conferences and to collaborate with the University of Miami's Abess Center for Ecosystem Science & Policy and Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric, and Earth Science (RSMAS).

Qualifications

Applicants should have

• JD Degree (required);

• At least three years of legal practice experience;

• Experience in environmental law;

• Teaching experience or an enthusiasm for clinical teaching, student development, and training;

• A demonstrated commitment to social justice and public service;

• Strong oral and written communication skills;

• Strong organizational skills; and

• A Florida Bar license (or willingness to sit for the Florida Bar).

Responsibilities

Job responsibilities include:

• Work with the Director in developing and implementing a vision for the Environmental Justice Clinic that achieves the highest quality legal experience for students, representation for clients, and contribution to the community.

• Contribute to teaching the classroom component of the clinic, including developing the syllabus, designing course materials, and delivering high quality instruction.

• Take primary responsibility for several of the Clinic's claims and projects and participate in supervising students to ensure the highest standards of ethical representation.

• Contribute to the law school, legal education, the legal profession or the public good through leadership, service or publications that foster the professional development of our students or advance social justice.

Salary

Commensurate with qualifications and experience. This lecturer position is a non-tenure track faculty appointment that has the potential to lead to longer term (3 year) contracts. The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical and dental benefits, tuition remission, vacation, paid holidays, and much more. For more information, please contact the Chair of the Appointments Committee, Tamara Lave, at AppointmentsCommittee@law.miami.edu.

To apply for this position, please submit the following through the University of Miami employment portal: (1) resume/CV; (2) statement of interest, including career goals and prior experience providing legal services, teaching, and other relevant experience; (3) a recent writing sample; (4) a list of at least three references and their contact information; and (5) a complete law school transcript. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled, however applicants are strongly encouraged to apply as soon as possible and no later than March 31, 2023.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Women/Minorized Individuals/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:
Full time

Employee Type:
Faculty