"Open Rank - Clinical Law (req33998)"

Position Summary

The University of New Mexico School of Law invites applications for tenured or tenure-track faculty positions in its Clinical Law Program, starting in the Fall of 2026. The School of Law's Clinical Law Program is nationally recognized as a leader in clinical legal education. It is committed to serving low-income clients and increasing access to justice for historically underserved populations.

The Clinical Law Program seeks an innovative and dynamic clinician to join our team. We are particularly interested in clinicians with experience and interest in the areas of family law, immigration, juvenile criminal law, or medical-legal partnerships, but we welcome applications from all clinicians interested in joining our program.

The UNM School of Law has included clinical faculty in its unitary tenure for over 50 years, reflecting its enduring commitment to experiential learning and clinical legal education. To support the professional development and scholarship of clinical faculty, the School of Law provides generous professional development funds as well as course releases and summer funding to support scholarship.

We value candidates who will contribute diverse backgrounds and perspectives that will enrich our students' learning and our faculty. Entry-level and experienced clinicians are encouraged to apply. Academic rank and salary will be based on experience and qualifications, but all are tenure or tenure-track positions.

Clinic faculty positions involve teaching primarily in the clinical law program, with additional opportunities to teach elsewhere in the curriculum. Clinic faculty supervise students in all aspects of direct client representation, as well as community-based projects. They also teach clinical skills classes. The Clinical Law Program currently operates five clinical sections covering various legal areas. View descriptions of our clinics at http://lawschool.unm.edu/clinic/index.html.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Candidates must possess a J.D. or equivalent legal degree
• Two years of post-J.D. legal work experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• A record of demonstrated excellence or the promise of excellence in teaching, supervising, or mentoring law students or beginning attorneys.
• A record of demonstrated excellence or the promise of excellence in academic scholarship.
• A demonstrated commitment to cultivating an understanding of the rich and varied cultures of New Mexico and to the success of the university's mission to serve local and global communities.
• Ideal candidates will also possess one or more of the following: Demonstrated interest in social justice advocacy and serving vulnerable communities. Commitment to serving low income and/or historically underserved clients. Significant law practice experience in the areas in which we are hiring.

Application Instructions

All applicants should submit: A cover letter, Curriculum vitae, and List of references (faculty/exec) Teaching Statement. Applicants who are appointed to a UNM faculty position are required to provide an official certification of successful completion of all degree requirements prior to their initial employment with UNM. For best consideration, please apply by 9/20/2025. This position will remain open until filled.