Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor of Law, Director of Veterans Clinic
- Employer
- School of Law
- Location
- Seattle, Washington State (US)
- Salary
- $11,000 – $15,000 per month
- Date posted
- Nov 4, 2024
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- Position Type
- Faculty Positions, Law & Legal Studies, Administrative, Academic Affairs, Cooperative & Experiential Education
- Employment Level
- Non-Tenured Track
- Employment Type
- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Specialized Institutions
Job Details
The University of Washington School of Law seeks a full-time faculty member at the rank of Assistant or Associate Teaching Professor. The faculty hired will also direct the Veterans Clinic. The Veterans Clinic (VC) offers substantive legal assistance to our veterans and eligible family members in King County in the areas of VA eligibility and appeals for disability, healthcare, and other benefits as well as military records claims and other related services. This service is offered as a public service and to provide a challenging and fulfilling experiential learning opportunity for our students.
Responsibilities:
- Supervises and engages student attorneys in direct, continuous (year-long) pro bono representation of King County veterans before the Veterans Administration, Board of Veterans’ Appeals (BVA), Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims (CAVC), Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit, and the Supreme Court.
- Provides direct VA claim representation through attorney accreditation or support to VSOs
- Appeals denials of benefits (service-connected or increased rating) to the BVA, CAVC, and higher courts
- Provides representation for motions for reconsideration, remands to BVA or VA, new & material evidence requests to reopen, pending legacy claims, etc.
- Supervises qualified students to practice before the King County Regional Veterans Court
- Advocate for veterans through consultations
- Provides resources to veterans and their families, including for issues outside VA claims
- Teach related or assigned courses, as planned in consultation with the Associate Dean for Academic Administration and considering the specialized work of the Veterans Clinic and institutional needs
This is a full-time, non-tenure eligible, nine-month position, from September through June of every academic year. Depending on the clinic's caseload, this position may also need to work during the summer months. The initial appointment will be a minimum of 3-year term, with an anticipated start date of September 16, 2025. The base salary range for this position will be $11,000.00 – $15,000 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications, or as mandated by a U.S. Department of Labor prevailing wage determination. All UW faculty engage in teaching, research, and service.
The University of Washington School of Law holds to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Multi-culturalism, and Anti-racism as fundamental values. This work is an ongoing effort engaging the entire UW Law community. Candidates are encouraged to examine our Diversity web page and review the Strategic Plan for Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Multi-culturalism, and Anti-Racism see https://www.law.uw.edu/about/diversity
Qualifications
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) or foreign equivalent
- Admitted to Washington Bar or ability to become admitted within one year.
Application Instructions
Applications should include:
- A detailed cover letter describing qualifications for the position, including academic preparation, professional experience, teaching, and research
- Curriculum vitae
- The names and contact information of 3 individuals who can provide a reference. (Please do not send letters of recommendation at this time; the School of Law will contact references as needed)
- Diversity statement - this should include a statement of past and planned contributions to Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.
Benefits Information
A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.
Commitment to Diversity
The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).
Privacy Notice
Review the University of Washington Privacy Notice for Demographic Data of Job Applicants and University Personnel to learn how your demographic data are protected, when the data may be used, and your rights.
Disability Services
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
Company
Founded in 1899, the University of Washington School of Law is one of the nation’s top public law schools; it also enjoys strong private support for leading programs in Asian Law, Global Health, Law & Technology, Tax, and Environmental Law. Located in William H. Gates Hall, a new state-of-the-art facility in vibrant Seattle, the School of Law is also home to the Gates Public Service Scholars program and the Barer Institute for Law and Global Human Services.
As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.
Committed to attracting and retaining a diverse staff, the University of Washington will honor your experiences, perspectives and unique identity. Together, our community strives to create and maintain working and learning environments that are inclusive, equitable and welcoming.
The University of Washington acknowledges the Coast Salish peoples of this land, the land which touches the shared waters of all tribes and bands within the Suquamish, Tulalip and Muckleshoot nations.
The University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.
- Website
- https://www.law.uw.edu/
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