Clinical Assistant/Associate Professor Tenure Track - Faculty Law School
Job no: 528202
Work type: Faculty Full Time
Campus: UMass Dartmouth
Department: Faculty Law School
Pay Grade: No Pay Grade
Categories: Other Staff Positions, Faculty
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL OF LAW
Assistant/Associate Professor - Criminal Defense Clinic
The University of Massachusetts School of Law invites applications for the 2026-2027 academic year for a tenure-track or tenured professor to create and teach a Criminal Defense Clinic. We seek candidates who are also interested in serving as the Director of Clinical Education and Experiential Learning. UMass Law currently has three in-house clinics and three off-site clinics. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Massachusetts or become licensed to practice as soon as practicable after they are hired.
The law school especially welcomes applications from candidates who bring a blend of law practice and teaching experience to their approach to classroom pedagogy and the student experience. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ people, veterans, and others whose background, experi ence, and viewpoints would contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment.
The University of Massachusetts School of Law is located on the beautiful south coast of Massachusetts in bucolic Dartmouth, MA. It is 60 miles south of Boston and 30 miles east of Providence, RI. We are the state's only public law school and hold a strong commitment to providing an excellent, affordable legal education. We are also dedicated to improving the quality and reach of justice in Massachusetts and beyond and seek candidates who share that commitment.
To apply for this position, please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Please note that incomplete applications cannot be reviewed.
SALARY: $110,000 - $145,000
UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:
* 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
* Flexible Spending Accounts
* Life Insurance
* Long Term Disability
* State Pension Retirement Plan
* Optional Retirement Savings Plans
* Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
* Twelve (12) paid holidays
* And More!
Benefits for Faculty Federation
To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current CV and the contact information for three professional references.
The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.
The projected start date for this position is July 1, 2026.
Advertised: Aug 19 2025 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close:
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