Job Announcement: University of Houston Law Center Immigration Clinic

Professor Ellen Marrus, has issued a clinical position announcement on behalf of the University of Houston Law Center for academic year 2009 - 2010. The announcement appears below:

The Law Center seeks applicants for a clinical faculty position in the Clinical Legal Education Program to teach and administer the Immigration Clinic. The Faculty member is designated as Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor, depending on qualifications and experience. The non-tenure track appointment will have the possibility of a multi-year, renewable contract with the first two years being a probationary period.

The salary range for the position is $60,000 to $80,000 for a ten-twelve month academic year. The position is responsible for teaching and administering the Immigration clinic, one of our in-house clinics. The individual appointed to clinical ranks in the Clinical Legal Education Program must, at a minimum, hold a JD Degree from an ABA-accredited law school and be licensed to practice law. Qualified candidates must have strong academic credentials and practice experience in the field of Immigration Law. Strong preference will be given to candidates with prior clinical teaching experience.

The University of Houston is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. Interested candidates should send a resume or c.v. to: Prof. Janet Heppard, Acting Director, Clinical Legal Education, University of Houston Law Center, 100 Law Center, Houston, TX 77204-6060. Telephone: 713-743-2094. Fax: 713-743-2195. Applicants should submit materials via e-mail to Prof. Heppard.  -jl