Clinical Instructor

Harvard University • Cambridge, MA

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Clinical Instructor will serve in Harvard Law School’s Dispute Systems Design Clinic, within the Harvard Negotiation and Mediation Clinical Program. The Clinic teaches students to design and improve practical, inclusive mechanisms to prevent conflict and learn from it. It works across court-connected, community-centered, organizational, and peacebuilding systems, and welcomes applicants with expertise in one or more of these areas.

The instructor will supervise and teach clinical students, support clients, contribute to dispute-resolution practice, and help expand the Clinic’s programming. The role also includes leadership and oversight for student practice and publication organizations connected to the program. This is a full-time, two-year term appointment, with potential for renewal subject to funding and departmental need. Duties must be performed at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location.

Requirements

• Earned a J.D.
• At least 3 years of relevant experience.
• Admitted to the Massachusetts bar or eligible for temporary admission under Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court Rule 3:04.
• Experience with the theory and practice of dispute systems design, with demonstrated expertise in at least one of the Clinic’s practice areas.
• Experience with the theory and practice of negotiation, mediation, facilitation, restorative justice, political dialogue, or alternative dispute resolution more broadly.
• At least 2 years of business and/or legal experience focused on negotiation and dispute resolution and/or facilitation and dialogue.
• Direct experience supervising and mentoring junior attorneys or professionals.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Ability to multitask, exercise sound judgment, and adapt.

Nice To Haves

• Passion for working with students, engaging in clinical pedagogy, and developing the field of negotiation and dispute resolution.
• Entrepreneurial mindset.

Responsibilities

• Train and supervise students enrolled in the Clinic, developing project-related expertise to support student learning and high-quality client deliverables.
• Meet regularly with students to discuss project developments, provide guidance, and give detailed feedback to promote their growth as dispute system designers.
• Develop projects, training curriculum, and materials to advance Clinic initiatives and program goals.
• Build and maintain client relationships, recruit clinical projects, and advance the Clinic’s practice areas.
• Expand program effectiveness and visibility through external communications, outreach, and publicity.
• Provide oversight, mentorship, and coaching to students involved in Harvard Law School Negotiators, including strategic leadership for its growth and developing projects for the organization.
• Provide primary oversight to the Harvard Negotiation Law Review and help coordinate joint activities and initiatives involving HNLR, Harvard Law School Negotiators, and the Harvard Mediation Program.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous paid time off, including parental leave.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage starting on day one.
• Retirement plans with university contributions.
• Wellbeing and mental health resources.
• Support for families and caregivers.
• Professional development opportunities, including tuition assistance and reimbursement.
• Commuter benefits, discounts, and campus perks.

What This Job Offers

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