Job Description

Position Summary
The University of Alabama School of Law seeks qualified applicants for the position of Interim Director of the Criminal Defense Law Clinic and Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Legal Instruction.

Detailed Position Information
The Interim Director of the Criminal Defense Law Clinic and Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Legal Instruction will oversee and/or conduct all phases of legal advocacy for clinic clients, teach and supervise law clinic students, and manage other law clinic staff. We seek applications from entry-level and lateral candidates with demonstrated potential for outstanding law practice and clinical education.

This is a year-round (12-month) contract position. The duration of the contract is negotiable for a period of one to three years. This position is non-tenure earning and does not lead to security of position. Salary and benefits will be nationally competitive. All applications are confidential to the extent permitted by state and federal law; the position will remain open until filled. Questions should be directed to Russell Gold, Chair of the Criminal Defense Clinic Hiring Committee (clinicsearch@law.ua.edu).

Minimum Qualifications
J.D. degree from an ABA accredited law school, a distinguished academic record, and experience as a clinical teacher or practicing lawyer. Candidates must be licensed to practice law in Alabama or become licensed no later than one year after accepting the position.

Preferred Qualifications
Preference will be given to applicants with significant experience in criminal law matters.

Background Investigation and EEO Statement
Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants to and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/migrated_files/employers/poster_screen_reader_optimized.pdf

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School of Law--University of Alabama