Posting Number: 04109
Position Title: International Human Rights Clinic Fellow
Position Type: Other Academic Appointee
Division/School: LAW SCHOOL
Hiring Unit: LAW SCHOOL
Position Description: The University of Chicago Law School is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time position training and supervising law students as a Fellow, appointed with the rank of Lecturer, in the Law School's International Human Rights (IHR) Clinic. This position is for the 2019-20 academic year and is expected to begin on September 1, 2019. The appointment is for 12 months.

The IHR Clinic works for the promotion of social and economic justice globally, including in the United States. The IHR Clinic uses international human rights laws and norms as well as other substantive law and strategies to draw attention to human rights violations, develop practical solutions to those problems using interdisciplinary methodologies, and promote accountability on the part of state and non-state actors. IHR Clinic projects include litigation in domestic, foreign, and international tribunals, as well as non-litigation projects, such as documenting violations, legislative reform, drafting reports, and training manuals.

Reporting to the Director of the IHR Clinic, the successful candidate will participate in all aspects of the IHR Clinic and job responsibilities will include supervising student projects including providing feedback on written work, participating in team meetings, working with the Director to develop teaching materials and teaching in the clinic, developing and selecting clients, managing aspects of a blog and website relating to international law and the IHR Clinic, organizing and coordinating relevant events, lectures and other clinic activities, and may include international travel.

Candidates must have a J.D. and at least two to four years of work experience as a practicing lawyer, preferably including experience with an international clerkship or other international human rights litigation or advocacy position. Must be a member in good standing of the bar of Illinois or another state. Prior teaching experience is highly desirable, but not required. Prior experience organizing and facilitating conferences and speaker events is preferred. Fluency in English is required, and another language, preferably Spanish, is strongly desired. Demonstrated editorial skills and ability to work with technology, including posting to a blog and website.

Each candidate should submit a cover letter, resume or curriculum vita, a law school transcript, a list of references, and a legal writing sample (not edited by anyone else). Candidates are required to apply online and upload all application material at the University of Chicago Academic Career Opportunities website: https://academiccareers.uchicago.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=56054.

Applications will be reviewed until the position is filled or until June 10, 2019, whichever is sooner.
Additional Information or Requirements:
Statement: The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity/Disabled/Veterans Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination at http://www.uchicago.edu/about/non_discrimination_statement/. Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-0287 or email ACOppAdministrator@uchicago.edu with their request.
Required Applicant Documents: Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae
Reference Contact Info
Other Document
Writing Sample 1
Optional Applicant Documents:
Other documents to attach: Other Required Document - Law School transcript
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