Clinical Faculty Position at University of Maryland School of Law

The University of Maryland School of Law seeks applicants for a clinical faculty position in the field of Alternative Dispute Resolution.  The primary roles of the successful applicant will be to teach and run an ongoing Mediation Clinic and to engage in scholarship related to mediation and dispute resolution.  The faculty member will also serve as director of the Center for Dispute Resolution at the University of Maryland School of Law (C-DRUM).  In addition, the faculty member will have the opportunity to teach additional conflict resolution courses.

The existing Mediation Clinic is a year-long clinic in which students are trained to mediate cases in the District Court for Baltimore City.  In addition, students in the clinic mediate a variety of cases that are referred by judges from the state trial courts, as well as by state and federal agencies.  C-DRUM is a comprehensive dispute resolution center that works collaboratively with public and private institutions to promote, enhance, and teach conflict resolution skills and to research and develop conflict resolution systems throughout Maryland and beyond.  Current C-DRUM initiatives include school-based conflict education programs, research for the Maryland judiciary on juvenile justice and family court processes, and design of dispute resolution systems for public agencies. The Director works closely with the Deputy Director to develop initiatives, write grant applications and perform work required under existing grants and contracts.

The Law School has a long tradition of clinical education, and is committed to maintaining and expanding its nationally ranked experiential learning program.  Candidates may be considered for continuous appointment to the Law School's tenure track.  A minimum of five years' relevant practice or comparable clinical teaching experience is preferred.  Applicants must be licensed to practice law in at least one state and be eligible to take the Maryland Bar if not already admitted to practice in Maryland. Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Professor Jana Singer, Faculty Appointments Committee, University of Maryland School of Law, 500 West Baltimore Street, Baltimore, MD 21201 or to Prof. Singer via email.

Note: A listing of 2009-2010 clinical faculty positions is available here. -jl