Job no: 519429
Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Instructional, Law/Enforcement/Compliance
Department:24010300 - LW-ASSOC DEAN-ACADEMIC

Classification Title:

LECTURER

Job Description:

The University of Florida Levin College of Law seeks a non-tenure-track Legal Skills Professor to serve as the instructor and director for our newly funded Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (“LITC”). This is a wonderful opportunity for a licensed attorney with substantial experience representing clients in disputes with the IRS and a passion for clinical legal education. We welcome applications from licensed attorneys already working in legal academia as well as practicing lawyers seeking to transition to legal academia.

The successful candidate will launch, teach, and administer the clinic and join a faculty committed to innovation and leadership in experiential learning. The primary duty of this 12-month faculty position will be to teach and supervise students working on cases involving tax controversy matters for indigent clients. The successful candidate will ensure that clients receive high-quality representation and students experience the effective, ethical, and reflective practice of tax law litigation; and, will work with students to screen cases that are appropriate for the clinic and accept cases for the clinic as the lawyer of record. Outside of the fall and spring semesters, the successful candidate also will ensure that cases appropriately proceed without student involvement. Finally, the successful candidate will administer the clinic, ensuring compliance with college and university policies, ABA standards, and grant requirements while also applying for grants and otherwise managing funding streams.

The successful candidate will be licensed to practice law, possess a strong track record of representing clients in disputes with the IRS, and be committed to excellence in clinical teaching, including by creating an inclusive environment for all students.

The Levin College of Law fosters a diverse and inclusive environment for faculty, staff, and students, and we welcome applications from candidates with diverse backgrounds and perspectives.

Expected Salary:

Commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Juris Doctor from an ABA-accredited law school

Experience:

At least three (3) years of experience as a practicing lawyer in matters related to federal income tax controversies

Good standing to practice before the IRS

Admission in good standing to any state’s bar

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Qualifications

Teaching experience with an LITC

Tax Court admission

Experience supervising attorneys or students in a practice setting

Nonprofit or public interest employment history

Project management experience

Fundraising or grant-writing experience

Willingness to seek Florida bar admission upon hire

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Demonstrated skills in organization, leadership, and communication

A strong law school record or subsequent legal practice experience indicating ability to perform at a high level

Commitment to representing low-income clients

Strong interest in teaching

Ability to foster relationships and work with diverse groups

Excellent interpersonal skills

Creativity and initiative

Enthusiasm for partnering with other Legal Skills Professors at the Levin College of Law

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Application materials should include a cover letter and a resume with at least three references. For further information, applicants may contact Associate Dean Charlene Luke.

Applications must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required:No

Advertised: 13 Dec 2021 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close: Open until filled