Assistant Professor of Clinical Education (Criminal Defense Clinic)

Responsibilities

• Engage in criminal defense representation as needed to serve clinic clients, particularly when students are not available to represent the clients under supervision (such as spring or winter break).
• Collaborate with the Public Defender of Marion County on designing and revising the structure of the clinical program; identify additional personnel support as needed; work with appropriate university offices in order to post and hire for those positions.
• Participate in faculty meetings, faculty committees, and other service work commensurate with expectations of other visiting professors.
• Complete requirements associated with state funding, such as reporting and other requested follow-up documentation, on an appropriate time schedule. Assist with planning and advocacy with stakeholders throughout the state to promote the clinical program and encourage ongoing funding.
• Other duties consistent with the position as assigned by the Dean.

Requirements

• Minimum
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school.
• Current member of the Oregon State Bar in good standing, or eligible for reciprocity admission.
• Eligible for misdemeanor attorney qualification by the Oregon Public Defense Commission if not already qualified, including obligations listed here .
• Proficient in the use of computers for word processing and electronic communication. Ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Knowledge or enthusiasm to learn about student preparation for the Oregon Supervised Practice Portfolio Examination.
• A genuine enthusiasm for student success, and an ability to be empathetic towards students wit

Benefits

Additional Information

ABOUT WILLAMETTE UNIVERSITY: Willamette University , founded in 1842, is a nationally-renowned private university enrolling 2800 students across five colleges. Our historic campus, adjacent to the Oregon State Capitol, hosts a distinguished undergraduate liberal arts college in Salem, Oregon. Our downtown Portland campus is home to the Pacific Northwest College of Art (PNCA). We offer a wide range of professional graduate programs, including Oregon's top-ranked MBA program , the Northwest's oldest law school, as well as MA/MFA programs at PNCA and master's degrees in data science and computer science. Willamette University provides a high-value and comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees. Our Benefits Summary includes options for health, dental, life insurance, retirement, substantial paid time off, tuition and more. If you need assistance applying for a job or have any questions on recruitment at Willamette, please contact our HR Department , hr@willamette.edu or call us at 503-370-6210. POSITION SUMMARY Willamette University School of Law seeks applicants for a full-time visiting faculty position for the 2026-2027 academic year to serve as the primary instructor for a clinical law program that will be offered in partnership with the Public Defender of Marion County. The position is renewable based on performance and continued State funding in subsequent academic / fiscal years. The instructor will teach and supervise clinical law students who will be assigned to defend clients in misdemeanor cases. Applicants must possess strong academic credentials, skill in criminal defense work, and the ability to communicate their expertise to colleagues and their students. A commitment to teaching is critical to job success.

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