Assistant Professor of Clinical Education

University of Arkansas • Little Rock, AR

2d • $98,000

About The Position

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock William H. Bowen School of Law seeks an Assistant Professor of Clinical Education to direct its Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). The LITC provides free legal services to low-income Arkansans seeking to settle or adjudicate tax disputes with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (ADFA) and trains law students to represent clients in these matters. The Director of the Bowen LITC is responsible for all aspects of the Tax Clinic, including client representation, law student supervision, classroom instruction, community outreach and education, and IRS compliance. This is a 12-month, full-time position funded by a grant from the IRS Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic Program. This position is not eligible for tenure, but upon completion of certain requirements, the Clinic Director will be eligible for promotion to Associate Professor of Clinical Education, with a three-year term, and subsequent promotion to Professor of Clinical Education, with a five-year term that is presumptively renewable depending on Clinic funding. This position is governed by state and federal laws, and agency/institution policy. Applicants for the position should be available to start work by no later than June 1, 2026.

Requirements

• A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school is required
• Must be either a member of the Arkansas bar in good standing or capable of admission to the Arkansas Bar within one year of hiring
• Demonstrated ability to provide effective representation to clients in legal matters
• Demonstrated ability to teach
• Demonstrated ability to work with and supervise a diverse group of students
• Demonstrated ability to work as a team player and collaborate with colleagues
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate in person, in writing, and through electronic means of communication
• Demonstrated ability to manage financial matters, including budgets and grant compliance

Nice To Haves

• Three years of post-bar practice experience in tax law is preferred
• Prior experience in law school clinical teaching is preferred

Responsibilities

• Direct the Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic and provide representation to clients in tax matters
• Teach and supervise students in their representation of clinic clients
• Teach a seminar class for clinic students
• Manage and ensure compliance with the federal grant that funds the clinic
• Conduct community outreach and education
• Perform other duties as assigned

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree