Director, Veterans Legal Support Clinic

The University of Kansas School of Law seeks to hire a director to teach and oversee the operations of the Veterans Legal Support Clinic (VLS Clinic). This position is a twelve-month unclassified professional staff position. The Veterans Legal Support Clinic is part of the Law School's robust clinical program and helps meet the needs of the area veteran population by providing legal services and community education. The VLS Clinic is in the Lt. Gen. William K. Jones Military-Affiliated Student Center in Summerfield Hall but office space for the director will be at the KU School of Law in Green Hall. This position is grant funded for an initial three years. Continuation of the position beyond three years remains contingent upon securing additional funding.

If you are looking for a rewarding and dynamic career, look no farther than the University of Kansas. In addition to a competitive salary, KU offers great benefits to employees with up to 176 hours of paid vacation per year, 96 hours of sick leave earned per year, 9 paid holidays plus one discretionary day, a great retirement program, medical and dental insurance, life and disability insurance, other benefit plan options and state of Kansas discounts offered by various vendors. KU also offers employees educational opportunities for employees. KU is a great place to work!

KU's excellence is a result of the rich tapestry of experiences, perspectives, and backgrounds of our faculty, staff, students, and colleagues from across our nation and the globe. At KU, we invest in continuous learning and growth by creating a climate where people engage in respectful dialogue and debate and support each other's success. We foster a culture of care where each person is seen, heard and valued. When people feel a true sense of belonging, we believe they are better able to reach their full potential and achieve remarkable things. The successful candidate must be eligible to work in the U.S. by the effective date of the appointment.

65% - The director manages the overall operations of the VLS Clinic. This includes administering the clinic, providing direction and leadership, supervising students, and support staff, obtaining and maintaining grants to fund the VLS Clinic, and ensuring that all required grant reports are properly prepared and submitted. Supervision of students involves providing guidance and oversight on their cases and meeting regularly with interns to ensure that they are receiving proper instructional support.

15% - The director is responsible for teaching the classroom component of the VLS Clinic and
developing curriculum, course materials, and syllabi as necessary. The director evaluates student work and administers and grades assignments and exams.

15% - The director maintains a regular caseload and maintains active engagement and outreach in the veteran community and with the veteran legal clinical education community.

5% - The director supervises and coordinates the work of a staff attorney, administrative assistant and student employees and performs other duties as required and necessary to ensure clinical program success.

A completed application consists of:

1. Completed online application.
2. A cover letter explaining your interest in the position and an assessment of your skills related to the required and preferred qualifications.
3. Resume.
4. A list of three professional references.

Review of applications will begin on November 11, 2024, and will continue until a suitable candidate is selected. To ensure priority consideration, apply by the review date.

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Stephen Mazza, Dean
smazza@ku.edu

Salary dependent on experience; starting at $71,000

M-F, 8am-5pm; may vary depending on the needs of the clinic activities.

Monday November 11, 2024

Monday December 2, 2024