Visiting Professor - Law Clinic

Visiting Professor - Law Clinic
Location:
New Orleans, LA
Open Date:
May 6, 2024
Description:

Tulane Law School invites applications for a part-time or full time visiting Clinical Assistant Professor position during the 2024-2025 school year to directly represent survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, and trafficking in post-conviction, clemency, and parole hearings; directly represent survivors wrongfully charged with crimes related to their abuse in trial and appellate courts; and supervise third-year student attorneys engaged in direct representation of these clients. Position may also include civil litigation on behalf of survivors, depending on applicant experience and expertise. The Visiting Professorship is hosted by/situated in the Domestic Violence Clinic/Women’s Prison Project.

Qualifications:
The successful candidate must possess a J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school, strong academic credentials, and at least three years of relevant law-related experience in criminal defense and/or gender-based violence; prior supervising attorney experience, especially in criminal defense, is preferred; strong preference for applicants currently admitted to practice in Louisiana. Applicants with experience representing survivors in civil proceedings are encouraged to apply.   
Application Instructions:
Application Instructions: select the “apply now” link on the position
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Tulane University is located in New Orleans - a city with tremendous history of diverse cultures, community, and languages. Tulane University is committed to creating a community and culture that foster a sense of belonging for all. We are a recognized employer and educator valuing AA/EEO, Protected Veterans, and Individuals with Disabilities. We encourage all qualified candidates to apply. We are intentionally seeking candidates who are committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion in support of Tulane’s Strategy for Tomorrow.

Tulane University is responsible for providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities throughout the applicant screening process. If you need assistance in completing this application or during any phase of the interview process, please contact the Office of Human Resources & Institutional Equity by phone at 504-865-4748 or email hr@tulane.edu.