Baltimore, Maryland
Posted: 06-Nov-23
Type: Full-time
Salary: Open
Internal Number: R92263
The Moritz College of Law is seeking an Assistant Clinical Professor to operate the Immigration Clinic. The Immigration Clinic is one of eight clinics regularly offered at the College. The Immigration Clinic has attracted tremendous student interest and contributes to meeting a substantial need for immigration assistance in the central Ohio area, including among low-income communities. In its first few years of operation, the Clinic has made a meaningful difference in the lives of a number of individuals in these local communities.
The Assistant Clinical Professor will teach up to 8 students per semester in a 4-credit course offering, with responsibility for course design, classroom instruction, and student conferences. The Assistant Clinical Professor will have autonomy over both clinical pedagogy and selection and handling of all cases; serve as counsel of record in all cases; and be the primary supervisor of the clinic students, who will be serving as student legal interns under the Ohio student practice rule.
The position is a non-tenure track, clinical-track, term position.
The Colleges clinical-track faculty positions are non-tenure track, with security reasonably similar to tenure, as provided by ABA Standard 405(c) and include governance rights, the opportunity for advancement, access to a research budget, availability of summer research funds, and the potential for research leave.
The position offers a unique opportunity to practice immigration law, teach and supervise students, and engage with the immigration system from multiple perspectives, at the states flagship university and as part of the Moritz College of Law community.
We will consider all applicants; we particularly encourage applicants with significant immigration law experience, proven ability to communicate with non-English speakers, and a passion for teaching and mentoring. Candidates also should have a record that demonstrates potential for successful clinical teaching and related activities.
Performance Objectives
The Assistant Clinical Professor will have responsibility to continue to develop the immigration clinic, including assessing immigration law needs in central Ohio, building ties to community partners, and creating opportunities for the Colleges third-year law students to contribute to these activities. The Assistant Clinical Professor will teach up to 8 students per semester in a 4-credit course offering, with responsibility for course design, classroom instruction, and student conferences. The Assistant Clinical Professor will have complete autonomy over both clinical pedagogy and selection and handling of all cases; serve as counsel of record in all cases; and be the primary supervisor of the clinic students, who will be serving as student legal interns under the Ohio student practice rule.
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: JD degree. Three years experience practicing immigration law.
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Desired: Substantial experience practicing immigration law. Experience with university-level teaching. Experience in leadership or supervisory positions. Experience as a mentor to junior lawyers. Experience that demonstrates potential for successful clinical teaching.
How to Apply To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Please include the following:
Cover letter
Curriculum Vita (CV)
Three References
Candidates invited to on-campus interviews will be asked to provide a Statement of Shared Values, and Statement of Teaching and Mentoring.
You will be asked for names and contact information for three reference letters at a later date.
The College
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law is an integral part of one of the worlds great educational institutions. Founded in 1891 and consistently the top-ranked law school in the State of Ohio, the Moritz College of Law has grown into one of the nations pre-eminent public law schools and one of the most respected law schools in the world.
A collegial community of approximately 570 students, more than 50 faculty members, and roughly 50 staff, Moritz College of Law is known for its rigorous academic program, its student-first philosophy, the pioneering research of its world-class faculty, a deep commitment to teaching and professional training, a devotion to community, and the development of future leaders.
The colleges more than 11,000 alumni are central to its national reputation. Graduates include justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio, federal appeals and district court judges, U.S. senators, U.S. representatives, governors, managing partners in law firms of all sizes, chief executive officers of Fortune 500 corporations, professors at law schools across the country, and prominent attorneys in private practice, government service, and public interest law firms.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
In addition to being responsive to dual-career opportunities, we strongly promote work-life balance to support our community members through a suite of institutionalized policies. Ohio State is an NSF ADVANCE institution and a member of the Ohio/Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Higher Education Recruitment Consortium (HERC).
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDS status, military status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.
Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
