Clinical Education Faculty, School of Law

University of St. Thomas (MN) • Minneapolis, MN

166d • $110,000 - $165,000

About The Position

The University of St. Thomas School of Law (Minnesota) invites applications for one or more full-time faculty positions in the Department of Clinical Education, beginning in Fall 2026. We will consider applicants in all subject areas and invite applicants to propose the type of clinic they are interested in directing. We will consider both entry-level and lateral candidates, and we are open to tenure-track, tenured, and non-tenure-track appointments. We seek candidates who are, or have the potential to become, excellent teachers and scholars and who will also contribute to our distinctive mission as a Catholic law school. The School of Law offers an innovative curriculum emphasizing professional formation and the education of the whole person. The school has earned numerous recognitions for excellence in practical training, scholarly engagement, teaching, and community building, including: #3 for best practical training (National Jurist, 2025, top 3 every year since 2014), #17 in downloads per paper in Social Science Research Network (as of June 22, 2025), #8 for best value private law school (National Jurist, 2023), #8 for 'quality of student life' (Princeton Review, 2021, top 10 nearly every year since 2008). The School of Law's commitments to scholarship, teaching, service, and community are inspired by our distinctive mission. As a Catholic law school, we are dedicated 'to integrating faith and reason in the search for truth through a focus on morality and social justice.' We seek candidates, of diverse faiths and beliefs, who can contribute to this mission. The mission also commits the School of Law to the inherent dignity of all people; to equal opportunity policies and practices; and to an environment that is diverse and inclusive. We actively seek to attract, retain, and develop faculty from all backgrounds to enhance our learning community and offer our students varied perspectives.

Requirements

• Possess a J.D. or equivalent academic degree.
• For tenure-track positions, demonstrate strong academic credentials and strong scholarly potential.
• For lateral tenure-track or tenured candidates, demonstrate an outstanding scholarly record, a history of excellence in teaching, and substantial service.
• For non-tenure-track positions, no history of scholarly publications required but may be expected to teach more than 10-12 credits per academic year.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an active scholarly agenda.
• Teach approximately 10-12 credits per academic year (if a tenure-track or tenured appointment).
• Engage in both internal and external service.

Benefits

• Up to 100% tuition remission for employees and dependents upon eligibility.
• Up to 50% tuition remission for spouses upon eligibility.
• A generous employer retirement contribution of 9.4% of annual salary upon eligibility.
• Medical, dental, and vision options.
• Employer-paid disability, life, and AD&D benefits.
• All eligible full-time faculty may request Parental Leave for the birth or adoption of a child.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree