Director of the Antisemitism and the Law Clinic and Assistant Clinical Professor of Law

The Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center seeks applicants to direct our new Antisemitism and the Law Clinic. The appointment will be as Director of the clinic and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Law with an annual contract. The Antisemitism and the Law Clinic will be part of a robust collaborative in-house law practice. The clinic will advise clients on legal issues relating to antisemitism issues. The Clinic will work with organizations and firms to provide education and discuss issues on antisemitism and the law. The clinic may also engage students in the drafting of legislation and or legislative testimony to combat antisemitism. Applicants are expected to be willing and capable of teaching in-person and remotely and familiar with best practices in both modalities.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Working with clinical law faculty on providing instruction and guidance to students on ethical and professional standards for law practice and the law pertinent to the Center’s work
• Supervise students and also handle cases for the Antisemitism and the Law Clinic
• Keeping accurate electronic records regarding cases
• Prepare and teach graduate law student courses in a physical classroom and/or a virtual classroom
• Prepare course materials such as syllabi assessments and handouts
• Timely grade student assignments
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students
• Stay current in and continually strive to improve teaching skills and expertise in the subjects that they teach
• Stay informed of changes in the law and remain current in recent statutory changes and case law developments
• Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
• Commit to service to legal education and to the wider community
• Engage in the intellectual life of the Law Center
• Participate on faculty committees
• Attend faculty meetings and Law Center events

Education/ Experience

• Juris Doctor required.
• Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school
• Experience in legal issues relating to Antisemitism and the Law
• Prior law clinic experience is desired

Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities

• Ability to train and teach others
• Interpret the meaning of information
• Ability to make decisions and solve problems
• Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others
• Update and use relevant knowledge
• Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills in communications with supervisors peers and subordinates
• Displays excellent organizational skills including scheduling of events
• Performs faculty administrative responsibilities

Travel

• Travel to provide education and seminars on issues related to Antisemitism and the Law
• Travel to conferences

Physical Demands

• Extensive Use of Computers
• Extensive time sitting and standing