Assistant Professor-Professional Practice

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Job Posting Title:

Assistant Professor-Professional Practice

Position Type:

Faculty

Department:

LSUAM Law- SAA - Legal Education (Robert E Lancaster II (00009696))

Work Location:

Hebert Law Center

Pay Grade:

Academic

Job Description:

The LSU Paul M. Hebert Law Center invites applications for a faculty position to teach and serve as Director of our Veterans Legal Clinic. This is a twelve-month appointment on the Law Center's Professional Practice faculty track, a long-term contract position fully compliant with ABA Standard 405(c).

The Veterans Legal Clinic is an integral component of the Law Center's robust clinical program and holds significant potential for growth, including the development of partnerships with numerous community-based veteran organizations and service providers.

Responsibilities:

The Director will lead a dynamic clinic that provides direct legal services and community education to Louisiana's large veteran population. The position requires active engagement with the community and a willingness to participate in public-facing initiatives, including social media features highlighting the clinic's impact.

Teach a Veterans Legal Clinic and other courses as determined by the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and Assistant Dean of Experiential Education.

Maintain active engagement in the national clinical legal education community and the state and local Bar Associations related to professional interests and expertise.

Participate in departmental, college, and university service activities commensurate with rank.

Qualifications:

Juris Doctor degree from an ABA accredited law school or foreign equivalent.

Minimum of 5 years of practice and/or teaching experience.

Superior academic credentials, experience in providing legal services to veterans (or other equivalent legal practice experience).

Additional Job Description:

Special Instructions:

Applications should include a letter of interest, resume including a list of three references, and, if available, teaching evaluations.

Candidates must be willing to obtain admission to the Louisiana Bar within the first year of appointment or already be admitted to practice in Louisiana.

Please direct questions regarding this position to Lisa Avalos, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee. avalos@lsu.edu

Posting Date:

August 13, 2025

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

December 11, 2025

Additional Position Information:

Background Check- An offer of employment is contingent on a satisfactory pre-employment background check.

Benefits- LSU offers outstanding benefits to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement options; various leave options; paid holidays; wellness benefits; tuition exemption for qualified positions; training and development opportunities; employee discounts; and more!

Positions approved to work outside the State of Louisiana shall be employed through Louisiana State University's partner, nextSource Workforce Solutions, for Employer of Record Services including but not limited to employment, benefits, payroll, and tax compliance. Positions employed through Employer of Record Services will be offered benefits and retirement as applicable through their provider and will not be eligible for State of Louisiana benefits and retirement.

Essential Position (Y/N):

LSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HCM Contact Information:

For questions or concerns related to updating your application with attachments (e.g., resumes, RS:17 documents), date of birth, or reactivating applications, please contact the LSU Human Resources Management Office at 225-578-8200 or email HR@lsu.edu. For questions or concerns regarding the status of your application or salary ranges, please contact the department using the information provided in the Special Instructions section of this job posting.