Description

Description

TULANE UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW seeks to hire full-time Clinical Assistant or Associate Professors of Law in its Domestic Violence Clinic (focusing on civil representation for survivors of gender-based violence), and the Women's Prison Project (focusing on criminal defense for survivors of gender-based violence). Run by full-time faculty, Tulane's clinical programs are among the most robust experiential learning programs in the nation and exemplify the Law School's strong culture of public service. Through our 7 clinics, Tulane law students learn essential lawyering skills and provide free, exemplary legal advocacy to clients under Louisiana's student practice rule. Students enroll for a full academic year.

The Domestic Violence Clinic (DVC) is one of the only clinical programs in the nation that integrates a robust civil litigation docket with a criminal defense practice for survivors of gender-based violence. The Assistant or Associate Clinical professor hired for civil litigation will supervise law students representing survivors in contested or complex cases related to protective orders, child custody, and support, and address other civil needs related to housing, employment, or income security. Assistant or Associate Clinical Professors in the DVC work with a team of faculty and staff.

Launched in 2019, Tulane's Women's Prison Project (WPP) is jointly situated within its Domestic Violence and Criminal Justice Clinics and has been nationally recognized for its groundbreaking work on behalf of incarcerated survivors. WPP faculty and students represent survivors of intimate partner violence, sexual assault, or trafficking who are serving or facing life or long sentences for crimes with a nexus to their abuse, including self-defense and coercion cases. The Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor hired in the WPP will supervise law students representing survivors at various stages of criminal proceedings, including pre-trial practice, trial, appeal, post-conviction, federal habeas corpus, pardon, and parole. Assistant or Associate Clinical Professors in the WPP work with a team of directors, staff, faculty, and students in both the Domestic Violence and Criminal Justice Clinics.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor of Law will:

• Provide intensive, hands-on supervision of student attorneys engaged in direct client representation

• Work with the respective Clinic Director to advance the Clinic's goals, identify docket priorities, screen and select cases, and manage student attorney workflow

• Meet regularly with student attorneys, individually and in teams, to assist their case planning, provide feedback, and support their development of lawyering skills and professional identity formation

• Engage in service to the Law School as a full-time member of the faculty.

Qualifications

The position has year-round case management responsibilities, with no teaching obligations in the summer.

• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school with strong academic credentials

• Five years of relevant post-J.D. legal experience preferred; minimum three years required

• Subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas (depending on position): gender-based violence, trauma- informed legal advocacy, family law, trial practice, criminal defense, and post-conviction practice

• Evidence of outstanding promise as a teacher and litigator

• Active membership in good standing in the Louisiana bar or ability to become licensed within six months

• Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively, produce high-quality written work and manage caseloads

• Ability to serve as a model for law students and to work effectively students, clients, and community members of various backgrounds

STRONGLY PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience supervising or teaching in a law school legal clinic

• Experience supervising attorneys in cases involving gender-based violence and/or criminal defense

Additional Information This position is a non-tenure track, full-time faculty appointment as a Clinical Assistant or Associate Professor. The anticipated start date is January 1, 2026, but may be modified for a particular candidate.

To learn more about these programs, see the hyperlinks above. To learn more about the law school, visit our website at https://law.tulane.edu.

Salary and Benefits The expected annual salary range for this position is $80,000-$90,000, depending on experience, and the salary will be accompanied by a range of employee benefits and professional development opportunities provided by the University. More information on our comprehensive benefit package is available here: https://hr.tulane.edu/benefits

Application Instructions

All applications must include a cover letter, résumé/CV, a list of at least three references (letters are preferred, but names and current e-mail and/or telephone contact information are acceptable), a law school transcript (unofficial copy is fine), and a legal writing sample. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Applicants will be interviewed on a rolling basis and may be called for a preliminary round of virtual interviews, possibly followed by an on-campus, call-back interview. If you have any questions, please contact the Director of the Domestic Violence Clinic, Becki Kondkar at bkondkar@tulane.edu.

Applications are accepted exclusively through Interfolio.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Tulane University is an equal opportunity educator and employer committed to providing an education and employment environment free of unlawful discrimination, harassment, and retaliation. Legally protected demographic classifications (such as a person's race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, shared ancestry, disability, genetics, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws) are not relied upon as an eligibility, selection or participation criteria for Tulane's employment or educational programs or activities.

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