Professor of Practice

University of North Texas System•Dallas, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The UNT Dallas College of Law is seeking experienced lawyers, judges, and law school instructors for a Professor of Practice position within the Experiential Education department. This year-round faculty role will focus on providing academic instruction and assisting in the development of experiential courses and programs across the J.D. curriculum. The department manages key initiatives such as the Community Lawyering Center (CLC), the Joyce Ann Brown Innocence Clinic (JABIC), externships, and the required student volunteer program, the Community Engagement Program (CEP). Depending on departmental needs, this position may involve supervising students in the CLC, which handles a variety of civil legal issues including family law, housing, consumer, and governmental benefits, or managing and teaching the externship course, including identifying placements, training supervisors, and teaching the classroom component. The role will also contribute to the supervision of CEP projects and other departmental activities. This position aligns with UNT Dallas's Classroom to Career initiative, which integrates high-impact experiential learning into students' academic journeys to prepare them for workforce readiness with essential skills like communication, adaptability, teamwork, and leadership. Faculty are expected to adhere to the College of Law's instructional and curricular practices, including the use of the Canvas Learning Management System, learning outcomes, multiple assessments, and research/writing modules, with support provided by the college.

Requirements

J.D. degree
Superb academic and professional qualifications.
Practice experience that is sufficiently extensive and high quality to be a foundation for teaching in the College of Law's educational program.
Demonstrated ability to achieve excellence in teaching and in guiding and mentoring as to professional formation of students.
Commitment to the goals of the College of Law and its curricular and instructional methods and goals.
Licensed to practice law in Texas.

Nice To Haves

Experienced lawyers, judges, and law school instructors

Responsibilities

Supervise students in experiential placements, either externships or clinics, to assure quality instructional environment that provides effective legal representation for our clients and placement partners.
Lead classroom discussions providing skills, professionalism, and values instruction to guide students through experiential activities.
Assign and grade student work, and provide feedback on legal research, writing, and argumentation consistent with department standards and approaches.
Participate in the planning, development, and management of student volunteer programming and activities.
Attend faculty meetings, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in university initiatives and public service activities.
Serve on faculty and university committees to contribute to the governance and supervision of institutional activities.