About the role
Widener Law Commonwealth seeks to hire an Assistant Clinical Professor to fill a non-tenured track faculty position starting in the 2026-2027 academic year. This is a full-time faculty appointment with the potential for a five-year, presumptively renewable contract, offering long-term professional growth and stability within a collaborative academic environment.
The successful candidate will join a dynamic clinical legal education program dedicated to providing high-quality legal services while preparing the next generation of legal professionals. Primary responsibilities include supervising and mentoring law students engaged in the Clinic's practice, teaching clinic-related coursework, and contributing to additional courses and academic initiatives as determined by the candidate's experience and the needs of the Law School.
Established in 1989, Widener Law Commonwealth is an independently accredited law school within Widener University. The law school’s location in Harrisburg, the capital of Pennsylvania, provides valuable experiences for both our faculty and students. Widener Law Commonwealth is a dynamic community of teachers and scholars. The law school is committed to fostering an environment in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to)
Essential Duties
- Supervise and mentor law students representing clients through the Central Pennsylvania Law Clinic.
- Teach clinical and related law courses.
- Evaluate student performance and provide constructive feedback.
- Participate in curriculum development and academic programming.
- Engage in service activities that support the Law School, the legal profession, and the community.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required)
Required
- Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school or an equivalent degree. Degree must be from an accredited University or College.
- Be a licensed attorney and an active member in good standing of the Pennsylvania Bar.
- Demonstrate a strong commitment to clinical legal education and student development.
- Possess excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Show a dedication to serving clients, supporting the Law School community, and engaging with the broader Harrisburg community.
To apply, please submit a cover letter, CV, and list of three references to the clinical appointments committee c/o Professor Mary Catherine Scott, Esq., Clinic Director and Committee Chair (mcscott9055@widener.edu ).
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.
U.S. work authorization is required.
Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.
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