Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor Of Law

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Position Title Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Law Position Number 896455 School/Division School of Law Department Community and Economic Development Clinic Full-Time or Part-Time Full-Time Description

The Maurice A. Deane School of Law at Hofstra University is pleased to invite applications for an Assistant/Associate Clinical Professor of Law position to teach and supervise its Community & Economic Development Clinic beginning in August 2024.

The Hofstra Law Clinic was established in 1973 and is a vibrant and integral part of the Law School. The Law School has 6 additional clinics, including Asylum, Criminal Justice, Deportation Defense, Law Reform Advocacy, Veterans Law, and Youth Advocacy. The Law School seeks applicants with demonstrated experience in non-profit and/or small business transactional representation.

Clinical teaching experience is highly desirable. New York bar membership or eligibility and willingness to seek admission on motion is required.

The Community & Economic Development provides transactional (non-litigation) assistance to nonprofits, community-based organizations, worked-owned cooperatives, and microenterprises in low-income communities in and around Nassau County, with a preference for clients that contribute to social and economic justice. Clients include newly forming organizations requiring startup assistance and more established entities that need help in connection with the more complex issues arising from organizational success and growth The Clinic's legal work on behalf of newly-forming start-up entities includes counseling concerning choice-of-entity decisions, incorporation, application for recognition of tax-exempt status, and basic corporate finance matters.

The Clinic's legal work on behalf of more established entities includes drafting, review, and negotiation of general commercial contracts, counseling on employment law, insurance, and tax law issues, conducting real estate transactions, and providing legal support for non-profit groups doing community organizing. Salary and title are commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• JD degree required.

Preferred Quals Summary Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application for consideration:

• Cover letter

• Curriculum vitae

• Writing Sample

• Address and phone number of three professional references

Deadline Open until filled Tenure Track Date Posted 02/09/2024 EEO Statement

Hofstra University is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fostering diversity in its faculty, administrative staff and student body, and encourages applications from the entire spectrum of a diverse community.

Salary/Salary Range $100,000-$115,000

Additional Information

Hofstra University provides the above salary* as a good faith estimate of the starting pay range which considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience and education. In addition to the salary offered, we offer a collegial and inclusive culture, and a benefits program which includes generous paid time off, paid holidays, tuition remission for employees and eligible dependents, and a retirement plan with University contributions.

• Salary ranges indicated for positions covered under a Collective Bargaining Agreement are in accordance with the CBA.