Part-time Clinic Adjunct Faculty – College of Law

West Virginia University•West Virginia, WV

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About The Position

The College of Law at West Virginia University is seeking part-time adjunct faculty to supervise law students representing clients in its clinical law program. Successful candidates will possess demonstrated expertise and practice experience in their respective areas of law and be dedicated to providing students with high-quality educational experiences while ensuring competent client representation. Clinic adjuncts typically supervise one or two student teams per semester, remaining with the same teams for the entire academic year. Each team consists of two students.

Requirements

J.D. degree
Active bar license and admission to the applicable court(s) in which the clinic represents clients
Evidence of being in good standing with the appropriate state or federal bar
A minimum of three years of professional legal experience

Nice To Haves

Supervisory experience in a legal practice setting
A record of engagement with the College of Law
A judicial clerkship or similar experience

Responsibilities

Working collaboratively with clinical law faculty and staff
Ensuring effective and diligent case management for all assigned cases
Traveling to meetings and court proceedings as necessary
Contributing to and maintaining a positive and collaborative learning environment
Ensuring that students receive prompt and productive feedback concerning their work
Being available and responsive to students
Being aware of and following academic policies and procedures related to instruction and recordkeeping
Attending all required adjunct faculty training and other meetings during the semester

Benefits

Salary is established on a per-team basis
Appointments will be for a specified term and renewal of the position will be based on course need
These positions are not benefits eligible

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