🚀 Assistant Professor of Law, Criminal Defense Clinic

Assistant Professor of Law, Criminal Defense Clinic

Position Summary

The University of Denver Sturm College of Law seeks applications from entry-level and lateral candidates for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant Professor of Law to direct the Criminal Defense Clinic within its nationally recognized Student Law Office (SLO). The SLO provides second- and third-year law students the opportunity to refine their lawyering skills and professional identity while providing outstanding legal representation to clients in seven in-house clinics. We seek candidates with J.D. degrees (or their equivalents), outstanding academic records, relevant professional experience, a commitment to inclusive pedagogy, and the capacity to make future outstanding contributions in the realms of scholarship, teaching, and public engagement.

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Work Type: Faculty Full-Time

Location: Denver, CO

Categories: Faculty

College and University Summary

Founded in 1897, the Sturm College of Law is a national leader in experiential learning and interdisciplinary legal study. Located in one of the nation's most dynamic and beautiful cities, the Sturm College of Law features a faculty of outstanding and nationally recognized scholar-teachers, an accomplished student body, a highly talented and dedicated staff, and roughly 17,000 alumni who have achieved careers of distinction in law, business, government, public interest, and other professional domains. A private Research 1 university dedicated to the public good, the University of Denver offers more than 300 academic programs and serves roughly 12,000 undergraduate and graduate students.

Essential Functions

• Teaching: Engage in outstanding and innovative teaching, impart relevant doctrine knowledge and professional skills, and cultivate an inclusive learning environment. Clinical tenure-track faculty are expected to teach their clinical course, with a typical expectation of supervising eight students per faculty member.
• Research: Engage in research and the publication of scholarly works; participate in faculty workshops, conferences, lectures, and other scholarly events; read and comment upon works-in-progress; and publicize scholarship to relevant internal and external audiences.
• Public Engagement: Participate on committees appointed by the Dean, attend faculty meetings, and engage in events of significance to the institution, including appointments matters, orientation, commencement, panel presentations, high-profile public lectures, and other signature events. Undertake public engagement that contributes to legal education, the profession, the broader community, and/or the public good.

Note: Faculty members in their pre-tenure years are eligible for a one-semester paid leave.

Required Qualifications

• J.D. degree (or its equivalent)
• Outstanding academic record
• Relevant professional experience in the area of criminal law
• A commitment to inclusive pedagogy
• The capacity to make future outstanding contributions in the realms of scholarship, teaching, and public engagement

Preferred Qualifications

• A track record of professional contributions in teaching, scholarship, and public engagement

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Occasional interruptions with moderate to high stress levels.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods.
• Occasionally move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule

Faculty schedules vary by term and are based on courses taught, service commitments, and research agendas. The academic calendar follows the law school’s semester system.

Application Deadline

For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) October 20, 2025.

How to Apply

• Candidates must apply online through the University of Denver/Job portal.

Salary

The salary range for this position is $140,000-$150,000. The University may pay more or less than the posted range based on qualifications, budget, and market information.

Benefits

The University of Denver offers benefits including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefits, and ECO pass.

Equal Opportunity

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability, or veteran status, as required by applicable laws.

Note

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.