Organization: School of Law
Title: Lecturer or Senior Lecturer full-time
Search #: AA2353
The University of Washington School of Law invites applications and nominations for the position of Director of Externship Programs to begin Autumn 2009. The School of Law is seeking a faculty Director who will build upon the strong foundation of our large and thriving Externship Programs and further deepen our commitment to providing a high quality educational and practice experience for our students. The Director of Externship Programs, working with the Assistant Dean of Career Planning Services, counsels and advises students on externship opportunities; oversees all field placements; educates and trains field supervisors, and conducts site visits; develops and implements externship policies and procedures; oversees, develops and teaches the externship seminar curricula; and provides vision and leadership for the School of Law’s extensive and diverse externship offerings. The Director will also work with other faculty and centers within the School of Law and University, as well as stakeholders in the community, to fulfill the school’s mission of public service. The Director is expected to model the highest levels of professionalism, reflective practice, and commitment to academic excellence. All faculty engage in teaching, research and service. This hire will be at the lecturer or senior lecturer level.
Qualifications: J.D. degree and a minimum of 3 years of practice experience are required; teaching experience is strongly preferred; judicial clerkship and/or public service sector experience is a plus.
Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, and names, telephone numbers, and e-mail addresses for three references to:
Professor Lisa Kelly, IAC Subcommittee Chair, University of Washington School of Law, William H. Gates Hall, Box 353020, Seattle, WA 98195. Applications may also be submitted electronically care of this address: lisak2@u.washington.edu. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
All positions are contingent on available funding. The University of Washington is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The University is building a culturally diverse faculty and staff and strongly encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and covered veterans. The University of Washington, a recipient of the 2006 Alfred P. Sloan award for Faculty Career Flexibility, is committed to supporting the work-life balance of its faculty.