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AY2025-2026 Position s 53777, 5778 Law - Assistant Clinical Professor of Legal Research, Writing, and Advocacy (NTT)
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Position Number: 5663708
Location: Dallas, TX
Position Type: Law and Legal Studies

AY2025-2026 Position s 53777, 5778 Law - Assistant Clinical Professor of Legal Research, Writing, and Advocacy (NTT)
Dedman School of Law

Location: Dallas, TX
Open Date: Jul 15, 2024

Description:
The SMU DEDMAN SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking applications from qualified persons for two non-tenure track, full-time Clinical Professor of Legal Analysis, Writing & Research (LAWR) positions in the LAWR Program to begin Fall 2025. Instructors will teach (1) required first year courses in legal analysis, writing, and research, and (2) required upper-level professional legal writing courses in litigation, transactional, or regulatory areas.

The appointment is for one year, and reappointment for subsequent years is possible upon satisfactory performance. Applicants must have a law degree, an excellent academic record, and excellent research, writing, legal analysis, and communication skills. Previous teaching in legal research and writing courses is preferred, and at least 3 years of legal practice is required. Hiring is contingent upon the satisfactory completion of a background check.

To ensure full consideration for the positions, applications must be received by August 26, 2024, but the committee will continue to accept applications until the positions are filled.

Qualifications:
JD

Application Instructions:
To apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/148815

Please include a Curriculum Vita and three references.

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