Academic - Job Bulletin - Career Services - The University of Iowa College of Law

Wednesday, September 14, 2005

Employers using placement services of The University of Iowa College of Law may not discriminate in their recruitment or hiring of Iowa law students on the basis of race, color, gender, religion, national origin, age, disability, or sexual orientation. As an institution, the law school requires employers to assent to these equal opportunity principles in writing. Signed Employer Equal Opportunity Assent Forms are kept on file in the Office of Career Services.

For questions, contact the Career Services Office.

Academic
Position:	Associate Director of Career Services - State University of New York (SUNY) at Buffalo Law School
Salary:	---
Deadline:	October 5, 2005
Requirements:	Juris Doctor degree and two or more years experience as an attorney, with exposure to a variety of sizes and types of practice. Experience in career services, counseling, alumni relations and/or professional development training in a higher education setting is desirable. The successful candidate should have demonstrated the following qualities in past experiences: strong interpersonal skills, organizational ability, prompt follow-through, writing proficiency, initiative, high energy, attention to detail, strong work ethic and an ability to work independently.
Duties:	Duties will focus on outreach to potential employers in the public and private sectors in geographic areas most appealing to the law students. Travel and attendance at legal functions and career fairs will be required. Duties may also include coordination of the on-campus and off-campus interview programs and other responsibilities as directed by the Associate Dean for Career Services. Some student counseling and educational programming will also be components of the position.
To Apply:	Send resume and cover letter to: Vice Dean Susan Vivian Mangold University at Buffalo Law School The State University of New York 614 O'Brian Hall, North Campus Buffalo, NY 14260-1100

Position:	Associate Director, Career Planning - Fordham Law School, New York, NY (start immediately)
Salary:	Competitive
Deadline:	---
Requirements:	J.D. degree preferred. Experience counseling law students preferred. Must be able to interact with students, faculty, staff and administration in a cooperative and professional manner while maintaining the utmost degree of confidentiality. Self-starter that works well independently but also a team-player that works well on projects as a member of a group. Flexible hours on an as needed basis.
Duties:	Counseling students, critique and provide guidance on student resumes and a cover letters. Conduct mock interviews for students. Knowledge of the legal market. Assist the Executive Director with overall programming curriculum for all students, mentoring programs, NYC Bar Association Minority Fellowship Program and liaisoning with student organizations, among other projects.
To Apply:	Send resume and cover letter to: Michael Slauenwhite Asst. Dean for Administration Fordham University School of Law 140 West 62nd Street New York, NY 10023 Fax: 212-636-6069

Position:	Director, International & Private Sector Advising - Stanford Law School, Stanford, California
Salary:	---
Deadline:	---
Requirements:	See website at https://jobs.stanford.edu Ref # 008355 .
Duties:	Counsel JD and LLM students on private sector legal opportunities and help develop resources and career programming re international law opportunities (both in the U.S. and abroad).
To Apply:	Applications should be submitted through the Stanford University website at https://jobs.stanford.edu Ref # 008355 .

Position:	Assistant Dean for Career Development, University of Colorado Law School
Salary:	---
Deadline:	---
Requirements:	See full description at http://www.colorado.edu/law/careerservices/dirsearch.htm
Duties:	See full description at http://www.colorado.edu/law/careerservices/dirsearch.htm
To Apply:	See full description at http://www.colorado.edu/law/careerservices/dirsearch.htm

Position:	Director, Middleton Center for Children's Rights, Drake Law School - Des Moines, Iowa (commence 2006-2007 academic year - renewable contract)
Salary:	Competitive
Deadline:	---
Requirements:	Possess a strong record of clinical teaching and scholarship, administrative skill, and a commitment to public and professional service.
Duties:	The Children's Rights Center features four distinct program components: 1) an interdisciplinary clinical program; 2) a Training Center; 3) a Resource Center; and 4) public policy/legislative initiatives. The Director will teach the children's rights clinical class, work with Drake's School of Education and the University of Iowa School of Social Work to further interdisciplinary collaboration, and will supervise students' work on clinical cases. In addition, the Director will continue the Center's legislative reform activities in conjunction with the Drake Law School's Legislative Practice program and will help plan conferences or workshops in furtherance of the Center's Training Missions. The Children's Rights is part of Drake Law School's nationally recognized clinical programs. The direct client service, clinical program incorporates social work, counseling, and graduate education students. Other aspects of the Center include: legislative/policy work; Training of social work, lawyers, judges, and other child welfare advocates, and a resource center.
To Apply:	Contact: Professor Jerry L. Anderson, Chair Faculty Recruitment Drake Law School 2507 University Avenue Des Moines, Iowa 50311 Phone: 515-271-2658 Email: Jerry.Anderson@drake.edu

Position:	Clinical Faculty Position - Clinical Legal Education Program - Immigration Clinic, University of Houston Law Center (academic year 2005-2006)
Salary:	$40,000 - $65,000 for a ten-twelve month academic year
Deadline:	---
Requirements:	At a minimum, hold a JD Degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in Texas. Qualified candidates must have strong academic credentials and practice experience in the field of Immigration Law. Strong preference will be given to candidates with prior clinical teaching experience.
Duties:	Teach and administer the Immigration Clinic. Faculty member is designated as Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor, depending on qualifications and experience. The non-tenure track appointment will have the possibility of a multi-year, renewable contract with the first two years being a probationary period.
To Apply:	Interested candidates should send a resume or c.v. to: John J. Douglass Professor of Law University of Houston Law Center 100 Law Center Houston, TX 77204-6060 Phone: 713-743-2094 Fax: 713-743-2574 Email: JDouglass@Central.Uh.Edu

Position:	Law School Career Counselor (Part-Time, 19 hours per week) - Golden Gate University, San Francisco, California Job # 312
Salary:	$25 - $30 per hour
Deadline:	Open until filled
Requirements:	Minimum 2 years experience as either a practicing lawyer with hiring authority, legal recruiter, or career counselor (preferably in an academic setting). Experience with helping others develop and manage a job search. BA required. JD strongly preferred. Experience working with diverse populations. Genuine interest in the career service profession.
Duties:	Provide counseling to students and alumni of the JD, LLM and SJD programs of the Law School's Career Services Office. Counseling, critique resumes and cover letters and prepare students/alumni for job interviews. Provide advice on job search strategies and exploring career options. Organize and present workshops and presentations designed to educate students and graduates about legal career options and job search techniques. Survey recent graduates regarding their employment status. Prepare written materials to support and document these efforts. Perform other duties as assigned.
To Apply:	Submit cover letter and resume online at http://www.ggu.edu/jobs #312, attention Susanne Aronowitz and Tracy Sullivan.

Position:	Assistant Dean for Career Development - University of Colorado School of Law, Boulder, Colorado
Salary:	---
Deadline:	---
Requirements:	Bachelor's degree. A law degree and experience in law school career placement are strong preferred.
Duties:	Lead Career Development Office. Coordinate the entire program and supervise the staff in the office, but the majority of the Assistant Dean's time will be spent on outreach efforts with judges, law firms, public interest employers, government agencies, and other possible employers with the goal of helping students and graduates of the Law School find suitable employment possibilities. Full description is available at http://www.colorado.edu/law/careerservices/dirsearch.htm
To Apply:	Send cover letter, resume, contact information for three references, and two letters of recommendation to: Assistant Dean Search Committee 401 UCB University of Colorado School of Law Boulder, CO 80309-0401 Or send by email to Barbara.Cooper@colorado.edu (If applying by email, please put Assistant Dean Search in the subject of the email message.)

Position:	Director of Career Services - Moritz College of Law of Professional Development, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
Salary:	Negotiable.
Deadline:	---
Requirements:	A JD, MBA or equivalent education and experience, and 3-7 years administrative experience. Excellent interpersonal, administrative and supervisory skills, as well as strong skills in written and oral expression. Understanding of career development issues affecting law students and the legal profession and be able to identify and analyze trends in the legal profession. Some computer skills.
Duties:	Lead all aspects of the Moritz College of Law Office of Professional Development. The College enjoys growing recognition as one of the nation's premier public law schools, with a student body that is increasingly diverse geographically as are its career aspirations.
To Apply:	Direct inquiries and forward materials to Kathy Jones, Director of Human Resources, Moritz College of Law, at jones.19@osu.edu or 614-292-2227 or to Joseph Stulberg, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, at Stulberg.2@osu.edu or 614-292-8638.

Position:	Clinical Assistant Professor or Clinical Associate Professor (Rank Dependent on qualifications) - Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, Illinois
Salary:	---
Deadline:	October 15, 2005, or until position is filled.
Requirements:	Juris Doctor or its equivalent from an ABA-accredited law school and have an above-average law school academic record. Factors to be considered in assessing the academic record include: rank in class, selectivity of the J.D. degree granting institution, participation on law review, participation in clinical courses, and participation in other co-curricular activities. In addition, applicants must be licensed to practice law and have at least two years of involvement in alternative dispute resolution. Experience should include mediation training and practice. (For Clinical Associate Professor rank - Five or more years of law school or law school clinical teaching, some in the ADR field; advanced ADR practice and training skills ... at least some of which include mediation ... and demonstrated achievements in scholarship.) PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Post-JD degree in clinical legal education or dispute resolution, or an advanced degree in an ADR-related area. One or more years of law teaching experience. Demonstrated potential for scholarship. Demonstrated expertise in the theory and practice of mediation with verifiable experience as a trainer. Licensed to practice law in Illinois, eligible for admission on motion or willingness to set for the Illinois Bar Examination.
Duties:	Clinical classroom instruction. Clinical field work supervision. Research and publication of high quality. Service to the larger community -- the university and the public. Committee and other service activities within the School of Law. The ADR Clinical Assistant or Clinical Associate Professor (hereinafter professor) will teach and supervise the ADR Clinical Program. This program is one of four clinical programs and is an elective law school course for third year law students. All clinical programs are directed by Mary Rudasill, Associate Professor of Law and Clinical Director. The ADR Clinic is a 3 credit course, offered fall and spring semester for 4-8 law students per semester. These students mediate each week in local small claims courts and handle referrals for mediation from the campus and community, also mediating those cases. Law students enrolled in the clinic also observe family mediations and other ADR experiences in the community. The professor trains the students to mediate and supervises the students during mediations. Additionally, the professor orients the students to the clinic and meets in class sessions weekly conducting additional learning experiences, simulations, and "rounds" - type discussions of matters mediated or observed. See http://www.law.siu.edu .
To Apply:	Send resume that details your interest, qualifications and relevant experience to: Mary Rudasill, Chair Personnel Committee Mail Code 6804 Southern Illinois University School of Law 1150 Douglas Drive Carbondale, Illinois 62901

Position:	Faculty (2) - Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, Illinois (Full-time tenure-track beginning in the 2006-07 academic year.)
Salary:	---
Deadline:	October 15, 2005, or until position is filled.
Requirements:	Juris Doctor degree or its equivalent from an ABA-accredited law school, an outstanding law school academic record and an established research agenda. Factors to be considered in assessing the academic record include: rank in class, selectivity of the J.D. degree granting institution, participation on law review, participation in other co-curricular activities such as moot court, honors received, and other factors relevant to academic performance. FOR ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR RANK - three or more years teaching experience and demonstrated achievements in scholarship and teaching consistent with the tenure and promotion standards of the Southern Illinois University School of Law. FOR FULL PROFESSOR RANK - tenure at current institution, outstanding national reputation in candidate's area of interest and demonstrated excellence in scholarship and teaching consistent with the tenure and promotion standards of the Southern Illinois University School of Law. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: Factors to be considered include an advanced law degree, one or more years of law teaching, demonstrated potential for scholarship, practice experience and judicial clerkship experience. Preference will be given to those whose qualifications and expertise allow them to teach in multiple areas, especially the primary areas identified by the School of Law.
Duties:	Primary areas of need recognized by the School of Law Faculty include: PROPERTY LAW - including Property I and II, Trusts and Estates, Real Estate Finance, Real Estate Transactions; COMMERCIAL/BUSINESS LAW - including Introduction to Commercial Law or UCC courses focusing on Articles 2, 3, 4 and 9, Business Planning, Advanced Bankruptcy; and CRIMINAL LAW - including Basic Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, other advanced Criminal Law courses. Other areas of need include advanced courses in Health Law and perspectives courses such as Gender and the Law, Race and the Law, Sexual Identity and the Law, Poverty Law and Military Law. Classroom instruction. Research and publications involving legal analysis of a high quality. Committee and other service work within the law school. University and public service. See website at http://www.law.siu.edu .
To Apply:	Send cover letter and resume that details your interest, qualifications and relevant experience; one-page outline or discussion of your research agenda and clearly indicate the area(s) of need (identified above) that you are willing and qualified to cover. Send to: Mary Rudasill, Chair Personnel Committee Mail Code 6804 Southern Illinois University School of Law 1150 Douglas Drive Carbondale, Illinois 62901

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