The University of Washington School of Law is seeking to hire an Assistant Teaching Professor to lead our Career Services team and teach in our JD program. The position will oversee the office of Career and Professional Development which includes, professional development, our public interest Gates program, the Gregoire program, develop relationships with external partners to support career opportunities for students in our JD and graduate programs.  In addition, this role will help support our Global Business Institute and associate clinic.  In addition, The Assistant Teaching Professor will teach Criminal Law, a foundational first-year course critical to the School curriculum and will teach our Entrepreneurial Law Clinic and other courses as defined by the School?s instructional needs.

This is a full-time, 9-month, non-tenure track position - September through June of every academic year. In addition, this position may need to work during summer months due to needs with the Associate Dean role. This faculty position is promotion-eligible through the teaching professorial track. The anticipated start date is Spring Quarter 2025. 

The salary range for this position will be $12,000 - 13,750 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination.

Faculty appointments are governed by the Faculty Code and Governance, and all faculty are required to participate in teaching, scholarship, and service appointment rules are in Chapter 24 of the

Faculty Code. A copy is available online at the UW website:

http://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCGTOC.html.

 The University of Washington School of Law provides a high quality and high-impact intellectual community that is broad in scope, deep in scholarship, and noted for our highly competitive educational programs.  Faculty are expected to step up where they see an opportunity to apply their special expertise or talents, speak up when they identify opportunities or concerns, and lead by taking actions that exemplify the Law School?s core values. Leadership within the School is expressed in diverse ways reflecting the variety of styles and cultures that are represented by our faculty and staff. Faculty substantially influence the discourse of their discipline or professional field and are the agents of useful and beneficial change. We value professionalism as a core principle and expect our law school faculty members to exemplify the highest standards of ethical conduct, integrity, and dedication in their teaching, scholarship, and interactions with colleagues and students

Job responsibilities:

1.           Direct and oversee the operations of the Entrepreneurial Law Clinic, pairing law and business students with pro bono attorneys and advisors to provide legal and business support to early-stage entrepreneurs and other clients.

2.           Supervise and mentor law and business students participating in the clinic, ensuring high-quality client service and fostering students' practical legal and business skills.

3.           Teach the foundational first-year Criminal Law course, delivering engaging and rigorous instruction that equips students with a strong understanding of substantive criminal law principles.

4.           Lead the Office of Career Services to support students? professional development, employment opportunities, and long-term career success in the legal field and related industries.

5.           Provide individual career counseling to students and collaborate with employers to expand internship, externship, and post-graduate job opportunities.

6.           Develop and implement innovative programming to integrate legal and business concepts within the clinic and enhance career services initiatives tailored to students' evolving career needs.

7.           Build partnerships with legal professionals, business advisors, and community organizations to support clinic operations and career services programming, promoting UW Law?s commitment to experiential learning and career readiness.

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or foreign equivalent
• Admitted to Washington Bar or ability to become admitted within one year.

• • A detailed cover letter describing qualifications for the position, including academic preparation, professional experience, teaching, and research.
  • Curriculum vitae.
  • The names and contact information of 3 individuals who can provide a reference. (Please do not send letters of recommendation at this time; the School of Law will contact references as needed).
  • Diversity statement - this should include a statement of past and planned contributions to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEIB).

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University?s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member?s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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About University of Washington

Founded in 1861, the University of Washington is one of the oldest public institutions in the west coast and one of the preeminent research universities in the world. The University of Washington is a multi-campus university comprised of three different campuses: Seattle, Tacoma, and Bothell. The Seattle campus is made up of sixteen schools and colleges that serve students ranging from an undergraduate level to a doctoral level. The university is home to world-class libraries, arts, music, drama, and sports, as well as the highest quality medical care in Washington State and a world-class academic medical center. The teaching and research of the University’s many professional schools provide undergraduate and graduate students the education necessary toward achieving an excellence that will serve the state, the region, and the nation. As part of a large and diverse community, the University of Washington serves more students than any other institution in the Northwest.

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