Job Information
Touro University Director of the Antisemitism and the Law Clinic and Assistant Clinical Professor of Law in Central Islip, New York
Overview
The Touro University Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center seeks applicants to direct our new Antisemitism and the Law Clinic. The appointment will be as Director of the clinic and an Assistant Clinical Professor of Law with an annual contract. The Antisemitism and the Law Clinic will be part of a robust collaborative in-house law practice. The clinic will advise clients on legal issues relating to antisemitism issues. The Clinic will work with organizations and firms to provide education and discuss issues on antisemitism and the law. The clinic may also engage students in the drafting of legislation and or legislative testimony to combat antisemitism. Applicants are expected to be willing and capable of teaching in-person and remotely and familiar with best practices in both modalities.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Working with clinical law faculty on providing instruction and guidance to students on ethical and professional standards for law practice and the law pertinent to the Center’s work
Supervise students and also handle cases for the Antisemitism and the Law Clinic
Keeping accurate electronic records regarding cases
Prepare and teach graduate law student courses in a physical classroom and/or a virtual classroom
Prepare course materials such as syllabi assessments and handouts
Timely grade student assignments
Maintain regularly scheduled office hours in order to advise and assist students
Stay current in and continually strive to improve teaching skills and expertise in the subjects that they teach
Stay informed of changes in the law and remain current in recent statutory changes and case law developments
Collaborate with colleagues to address teaching and research issues
Commit to service to legal education and to the wider community
Engage in the intellectual life of the Law Center
Participate on faculty committees
Attend faculty meetings and Law Center events
Qualifications
Education/ Experience
Juris Doctor required.
Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an ABA accredited law school
Experience in legal issues relating to Antisemitism and the Law
Prior law clinic experience is desired
Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities
Ability to train and teach others
Interpret the meaning of information
Ability to make decisions and solve problems
Resolve conflicts and negotiate with others
Update and use relevant knowledge
Exhibit excellent interpersonal skills in communications with supervisors peers and subordinates
Displays excellent organizational skills including scheduling of events
Performs faculty administrative responsibilities
Travel
Travel to provide education and seminars on issues related to Antisemitism and the Law
Travel to conferences
Physical Demands
Extensive Use of Computers
Extensive time sitting and standing
Maximum Salary
USD $125,000.00/Yr.
Minimum Salary
USD $100,000.00/Yr.
Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday
Annual Holiday Schedule
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Job Locations US-NY-Central Islip
ID 2025-11886
College TUNY - Touro Law Center
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift Schedule varies each semester.
Hours Per Week 36.5
Travel As needed
Category Faculty/Academic
FLSA Status Exempt
Location : Country US