Visiting Clinical Professor

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Job location
150 South College St
Carlisle, PA 17013
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
Dickinson Law
Street address: 
150 South College St
City: 
Carlisle
State: 
Pennsylvania
ZIP: 
17013
Job type: 
Law School/Clinic Faculty
Position Description: 

Visiting Clinical Professor

Penn State`s Dickinson Law’s Clinical Program in historic Carlisle, Pennsylvania is seeking a Visiting Clinical Professors. This position is responsible for providing primary, day-to-day supervision of certified legal interns who provide legal services to child clients in the Children’s Advocacy Clinic as well as assisting in the law school’s pro bono efforts. The Visiting Clinical Professor will interact with members of the local bench, bar and court administrative offices before which students in the Clinics appear.

Duties include: reviewing student writing and assisting students to conduct client interviews and prepare for hearings. The Visiting Clinical Professor will accompany law students to hearings and trials, and supervise students at those proceedings.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Requirements: 

Position requires a JD or LL.B degree or equivalent plus a minimum of two years work-related experience, preferably with a background in family and juvenile law. Candidates must be a member of the Bar of Pennsylvania or be eligible to become a member of the Pennsylvania Bar, as a prerequisite to holding this position. Candidates must work well with clients, students, faculty, and staff, in a cooperative inter-disciplinary environment. Excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills required. The most desirable candidates will supply evidence of law practice and/or teaching experience, and excellent written and oral skills. This position requires that you operate a motor vehicle as part of your job duties. A valid driver`s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check will be required in addition to standard background checks.

To apply: 

This is a fixed-term appointment funded for one or two years from date of hire with possibility of re-funding. Salary is competitive, commensurate with experience. Applicants should apply to vacancy #63037 at http://apptrkr.com/815845. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. To learn more about Dickinson Law please visit our website https://dickinsonlaw.psu.edu/.

CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS: For more about safety at Penn State, and to review the Annual Security Report which contains information about crime statistics and other safety and security matters, please go to http://www.police.psu.edu/clery/, which will also provide you with detail on how to request a hard copy of the Annual Security Report.

Penn State is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer, and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
DOE
Submission deadline: 
Wednesday, May 25, 2016