University of Miami Immigration Clinic Position

The Immigration Clinic at the University of Miami School of Law is advertising for a Practitioner-in-Residence/Lecturer position to start in July or August 2012. The position is to work with me to teach and run all aspects of the Immigration Clinic. It is a temporary position with a contract that is for one year, renewable for up to three years. Applicants should have practice experience representing noncitizens, a demonstrated commitment to public interest law, strong academic credentials and writing ability, and the potential for a being a successful teacher. Preference will be given to applicants with post-law school practice experience. While a bar license from any state is required, a Florida bar license is not required. Fluency or proficiency in Haitian Creole or Spanish is a plus. To apply, email a resume, statement of interest including career goals and other relevant experience, a writing sample, a list of three references and their contact information, and your law school transcript to BOTH: ImmigrationClinicPosition@law.miami.edu and rsharpless@law.miami.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis after January 31, 2012. Applicants are encouraged to apply before January 31, 2012.

KJ