Director of Externships and Pro Bono Service/Associate Professor of Law

UMS • Portland, ME

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About The Position

The University of Maine School of Law, in the coastal community of Portland, Maine, seeks a full-time Director of Externships & Pro Bono Service to join its faculty in the Fall of 2026. The Director will be responsible for developing and maintaining high-quality externship placements across public service, judicial, government, and in-house sectors, ensuring diverse opportunities for students to earn academic credit while developing essential skills under the supervision of practicing attorneys. Key responsibilities include creating and teaching a weekly externship seminar, advising and mentoring students, cultivating relationships with external partners (including the bar and bench), and collaborating with clinical faculty and student services. Additionally, the Director will oversee and expand the voluntary pro bono program, helping students track their hours toward a graduation certificate. The Externship Director position is a full-time faculty position within the School of Law with rights comparable to tenured and tenure-track faculty.

Requirements

• Experience in legal education or a related field.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Ability to cultivate relationships with external partners.
• Experience in mentoring and advising students.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience in externship or pro bono program management.
• Familiarity with the legal job market and public service opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain high-quality externship placements across public service, judicial, government, and in-house sectors.
• Create and teach a weekly externship seminar.
• Advise and mentor students.
• Cultivate relationships with external partners, including the bar and bench.
• Collaborate with clinical faculty and student services.
• Oversee and expand the voluntary pro bono program.
• Help students track their hours toward a graduation certificate.

What This Job Offers

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