Clinical Assistant Professor of Paralegal Studies
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The Paralegal Studies Program in the Political Science Department of the IU Indianapolis School of Liberal Arts invites applicants for a non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor position to begin August 2025 in our American Bar Association-approved program. Applicants must have earned a J.D., be licensed to practice law in at least one state, and willing to obtain and maintain an active law license in Indiana. The successful candidate must have experience working as or supervising a paralegal. The position requires lower- and upper-level undergraduate courses be taught in paralegal studies, given the expertise of the candidate and needs of the program. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the scholarship of teaching through presentations or publications and will have an initial teaching appointment of 6 courses per academic year. Service and legal professional engagement are also required, as appropriate, and will include significant administrative responsibilities related to maintaining ABA approval. As the state’s premier urban research institution, IU Indianapolis is a dynamic campus of over 20,000 students and has been recognized for excellence in civic engagement and community partnerships. IU Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will assist in our mission to ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IU Indianapolis. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Review of applications will begin December 2, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Paralegal Studies Program in the Political Science Department of the IU Indianapolis School of Liberal Arts invites applicants for a non-tenure-track Clinical Assistant Professor position to begin August 2025 in our American Bar Association-approved program. Applicants must have earned a J.D., be licensed to practice law in at least one state, and willing to obtain and maintain an active law license in Indiana. The successful candidate must have experience working as or supervising a paralegal. The position requires lower- and upper-level undergraduate courses be taught in paralegal studies, given the expertise of the candidate and needs of the program. The successful candidate will be expected to contribute to the scholarship of teaching through presentations or publications and will have an initial teaching appointment of 6 courses per academic year. Service and legal professional engagement are also required, as appropriate, and will include significant administrative responsibilities related to maintaining ABA approval. As the state’s premier urban research institution, IU Indianapolis is a dynamic campus of over 20,000 students and has been recognized for excellence in civic engagement and community partnerships. IU Indianapolis is committed to being a welcoming campus community that reflects and enacts the values of diversity, equity and inclusion that inform academic excellence. We seek candidates who will assist in our mission to ensure everyone has the opportunity to succeed at IU Indianapolis. Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Review of applications will begin December 2, 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
