Assistant Clinical Professor (Part-time)

The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law invites applications for a part-time clinical faculty position at the rank of assistant or associate professor (non-tenure track) beginning May 1, 2017. Qualifications include a JD, license to practice law, qualification to appear before the IRS and the U.S. Tax Court, experience practicing tax law and experience supervising others (attorneys, paralegals or clerks). Ideally the successful candidate will have familiarity with the resolution of tax disputes and with the pedagogy of clinical legal education, and experience representing persons who speak English as a Second Language.

The successful candidate will (1) supervise a Low Income Taxpayer’s Clinic, including all legal work performed by clinical law students, (2) organize and oversee outreach and educational activities by clinic students and volunteers, and (3) design and teach a class in Tax Law Practice to orient clinic students to Tax Clinic work. This is a contractual position supported by a pending Federal grant application. Employment is contingent upon continued funding.

Interested persons should submit Cover Letters and CVs/Resumes to the University of Utah Human Resources website: http://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/61540.

The University of Utah is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and educator. Minorities, women, veterans, and those with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified veterans. Reasonable disability accommodations will be provided with adequate notice. For additional information about the University’s commitment to equal opportunity and access see: http://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/.