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GOLDEN GATE UNIVERSITY
invites applications for the position of:
Director of Veterans Legal Advocacy Center and Associate Professor
SALARY: Depends on Qualifications

OPENING DATE: 09/12/18

CLOSING DATE: 10/26/18 11:59 PM


BASIC FUNCTION & SCOPE OF JOB:
**MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. (GGULaw) in San Francisco, California, invites applications to fill a full-time tenure-track faculty position to commence July 1, 2019, as an Associate Professor of Law and Director of the GGU Veterans Legal Advocacy Center (VLAC). Under faculty supervision, law students enrolled in VLAC currently provide pro bono legal services to veterans seeking health care, compensation for service-related injuries and discharge upgrades.


ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Responsibilities for this position would include overseeing the operations of VLAC. Such duties include the development of curriculum for the seminar and the clinical components of VLAC, seminar teaching, student and staff supervision, direct case handling during summer months and other periods when students are not enrolled, development and broadening of its strategic plan, development of policy advocacy and community collaboration, and contribution to the national dialogue on veterans' legal rights. In addition to case and teaching responsibilities, this position will also require the publication of high-quality legal scholarship and effective participation in law faculty committees as well as assisting in fundraising for VLAC.


QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

A J.D. from an ABA-accredited law school and bar membership in the United States.
Significant litigation experience in federal courts, with skills and ability to take primary responsibility in VLAC cases
Superb analytical, research (factual and legal), writing, and oral communication skills
Experience working on veterans' legal issues; candidates with experience working for or with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs strongly preferred
Experience managing and teaching in a clinic setting preferred
Potential for significant research and writing in traditional legal scholarship publication, and/or other practice-relevant publications
Demonstrated ability to work with culturally and economically diverse groups, including clients with disabilities and PTSD
Strong organizational skills, a strong work ethic, and a high degree of professionalism in all aspects of lawyering



SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
Interested persons should apply online at ****and include a cover letter highlighting the applicant's qualifications and teaching interests, resume, a writing sample, and a list of references. Questions about this position may be directed to Professor Duramy, Chair of the Faculty Appointments Committee at ****. Additional information about **MEMBERS ONLY**SIGN UP NOW***. is available at ****and about VLAC at ****

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Golden Gate University is an equal employment opportunity employer. We support inclusive excellence and are committed to creating a safe and welcoming community for all.

University policy prohibits discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, physical or mental disability, gender stereotyping, and gender identity, taking a protected leave (e.g. family medical or pregnancy leave), or on any other basis protected by applicable laws.

The University has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and to maintaining working and learning environments that reinforces these practices. The University welcomes and encourages applications from all especially women, minorities, people of color, veterans, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQI community.

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Golden Gate University, founded in 1901, is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, people of color, persons with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQI community.

APPLICATIONS MAY BE FILED ONLINE AT:
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536 Mission Street
San Francisco, CA 94105
415-442-7077

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Position #00587
DIRECTOR OF VETERANS LEGAL ADVOCACY CENTER AND ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR
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