Open Rank - Clinical Law

Position
Summary:

The University of New Mexico School of Law invites applications
for tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in its Clinical Law Program,
starting in the Fall of 2026. The School of Law's Clinical Law Program is nationally
recognized as a leader in clinical legal education. It is committed to
serving low-income clients and increasing access to justice for
historically underserved populations.

The Clinical Law Program seeks an innovative and dynamic clinician
to join our team. We are particularly interested in clinicians with
experience and interest in the areas of family law, immigration, juvenile
criminal law, or medical-legal partnerships, but we welcome applications from all
clinicians interested in joining our program.

The UNM School of Law has included clinical faculty in its unitary
tenure for over 50 years, reflecting its enduring commitment to experiential
learning and clinical legal education. To support the professional development
and scholarship of clinical faculty, the School of Law provides generous
professional development funds as well as course releases and summer funding to
support scholarship.

We value candidates who will contribute diverse backgrounds and
perspectives that will enrich our students' learning and our faculty.
Entry-level and experienced clinicians are encouraged to apply. Academic rank
and salary will be based on experience and qualifications, but all are tenure
or tenure-track positions.

Clinic faculty positions involve teaching primarily in the
clinical law program, with additional opportunities to teach elsewhere in the
curriculum. Clinic faculty supervise students in all aspects of direct client
representation, as well as community-based projects. They also teach clinical
skills classes. The Clinical Law Program currently operates five clinical
sections covering various legal areas. View descriptions of our clinics
at http://lawschool.unm.edu/clinic/index.html.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent legal degree
• Two years of post-J.D. legal work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of demonstrated excellence or the promise of excellence in teaching, supervising, or mentoring law students or beginning attorneys.
• A record of demonstrated excellence or the promise of excellence in academic scholarship.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.

Ideal candidates will also possess one or more of the
following:

• Demonstrated interest in social justice advocacy and
  serving vulnerable communities.
• Commitment to serving low income and/or historically
  underserved clients.
• Significant law practice experience in the areas in
  which we are hiring.

Only applications submitted through
the official UNMJobs site will be accepted. If you are viewing this job
advertisement on a 3rd party site, please
visit UNMJobs to submit an application.

Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM.

The University of New Mexico is committed to hiring and retaining a diverse workforce. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, making decisions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or any other protected class.