Temporary Faculty

University of Idaho

Temporary Faculty

Location: Boise

Division/College: College of Law

Employee Category: Faculty

Pay Range: $90K to $100K

Full/Part Time: Full Time

Position Summary:
The University of Idaho College of Law seeks to fill a temporary full-time (12-month appointment) faculty position. This position is responsible for leading the College’s family justice clinic. The clinic is devoted to providing free legal services in various matters to victims of domestic abuse, working with the Faces of Hope Foundation. The Faces of Hope Foundation provides services in a safe, private and supportive setting for victims of abuse, domestic violence and sexual assault. Services are drawn from a multi-disciplinary team, which includes medical professionals, prosecuting attorneys, legal services providers, law enforcement, victim witness coordinators and victim advocates. The temporary faculty member will be involved in the direct legal services to clients, will supervise law students who represent those clients, and will complete all necessary grant reporting requirements. Examples of legal services and projects include obtaining protection orders for victims of domestic violence, securing financial support and property for clients in divorces, asserting custodial rights for parents, pursuing guardianship/conservatorships and addressing housing issues. The temporary faculty member will work directly on these cases and will be responsible for running the seminar or classroom component associated with the clinic. The temporary faculty member will be required to cover the clinic’s cases during the academic year breaks. The temporary faculty member is expected to teach a 1:1 load, manage the clinic and teach other courses, according to the needs of the college and as directed by the Dean. In addition, the faculty member is expected to participate in outreach activities, attend faculty meetings, and participate in committees at the college and university level.

The position will be located at the College’s Boise location.


Minimum Qualifications:
Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited school or the equivalent; a distinguished academic record; a record of or the promise of teaching excellence; at least five years of practice, clerking or teaching experience; and a demonstrated commitment to service in the law school and the community. Candidates also must be a member of a bar in good standing and eligible for admission to the Idaho State Bar as a supervising attorney within one year of the date of hire.


Preferred Qualifications:
Prior experience practicing family law, prior experience working with victims of domestic violence and sexual assault.


Physical Requirements & Working Conditions:


Posting Number: F000900P

Posting Date: 04/01/2021

Closing Date:

Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions:
Applications received by April 23, 2021 will receive first consideration.


Background Check: Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates may be required to pass a criminal background check.

To apply, please visit: jobs.uidaho.edu

EEO Statement
University of Idaho is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans/Disability Employer.




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