Clinical Professor of Law

Notre Dame Law School is growing its in-house clinical programs. The Law School is conducting a search for one or more clinical professors to launch new clinics that will complement our seven current in-house clinics and our extensive externship program.

We invite applicants to propose the focus, design, and priorities of a new clinic that furthers the Law School’s Catholic mission. Potential focus areas include, but are not limited to, housing, veterans, intellectual property, tax, disability, and civil rights. The Law School has a particular interest in service to those in poverty. The starting date for new clinics is flexible.

The clinician will oversee every aspect of the clinic’s work, including developing clients, managing cases, supervising students, and teaching the clinical seminar. The Law School supports, but does not require, formal scholarship by clinical professors. Clinicians may, but are not required to, teach courses outside of their clinic.

As part of a Catholic university, Notre Dame Law School aims to educate lawyers and sustain a community of scholars who understand law as a vocation—a way to serve God and humanity. Our Catholic mission also moves us to be open and welcoming to people of all viewpoints and religious traditions.

Notre Dame is an Equal Opportunity Employer of all persons and protected classes, including people of color, women, veterans, and individuals with disabilities. The University of Notre Dame supports the needs of dual career couples and has a Dual Career Assistance Program in place to assist relocating spouses and significant others with their job search.

Qualifications

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school

Excellent academic record

3-5 years experience in practice

Prior law school teaching, particularly clinical teaching, is valued

License to practice in the State of Indiana, or be licensed in another jurisdiction and willing to apply for admission to the Indiana Bar

Application Instructions

Please submit a C.V. and cover letter addressed to Professor Robert Jones, Associate Dean for Experiential Programs. The cover letter should include a brief description of the clinic you hope to teach at Notre Dame Law School and how it would benefit society and our students. Your cover letter should also include a short explanation of your particular interest in Notre Dame and its Catholic mission.

The Law School will consider applications on a rolling basis. Applications for clinics that would launch in Fall 2024 should be submitted by February 23, 2024.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to building a culturally diverse workplace. We strongly encourage applications from female and minority candidates and those candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and requires affirmative action by covered contractors to employ and advance veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a).

Background Check

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.