Description:
Department:College of Law (https://law.fsu.edu/)
Responsibilities:
The Florida State University College of Law invites applications for the position of Clinical Professor and Co-Director of Externships, to begin as early as August 2026. The position is non-tenure track but is a specialized Teaching Faculty position eligible for long-term renewable contracts.
This position oversees externships at Judicial, Federal/State/Local Government, Public Interest, International, Corporate, and Law Firm placements. The faculty member will also teach one course for J.D. credit each year. Duties include coordinating externship supervision with approximately 100 different externship sites, reviewing student applications and placing them in externships, counseling students, and teaching weekly Perspectives classes for externship programs. The position is responsible for engaging in regular outreach to existing and potential externship sites, reviewing and responding to weekly journal submissions from students participating in externships, serving as the contact person for student concerns and inquiries regarding externship placements, and ensuring that all externships comply with ABA Standards for Legal Education as well as University regulations. In consultation with the Dean and the Faculty Curriculum Committee, the co-Directors will help shape the College of Law's rules and regulations applicable to externships.
Qualifications:
- Candidates must have a J.D. degree from an accredited law school and at least 10 years of experience teaching and/or practicing law.
- Candidates must possess excellent interpersonal relationship skills, organizational skills, as well as effective communication and problem-solving skills.
- A commitment to academic excellence and the ability to work effectively with faculty and staff colleagues, students, and external constituencies such as site supervisors (judges, general counsel, partners, and senior attorneys), alumni, and other potential employers, is expected.
Preferred Qualifications:
- State Bar license is strongly preferred.
- Teaching experience in externships or another professional/skills capacity.
- Broad law practice experience.
Other Information:
The College of Law is a top 35 law school and consistently ranks as the top Florida law school for externship opportunities. It is among the top Florida schools for bar passage, job placement, and faculty scholarship impact. It is located in Florida's capital city of Tallahassee. Princeton Review ranks the College of Law as #4 for student quality of life and #6 for best professors. Pre-Law Magazine ranks the College as the #1 best value law school in the nation.
Contact Info
Please contact the department for any questions related to the position: hr@law.fsu.edu
University Information
One of the nation's elite research universities, Florida State University preserves, expands, and disseminates knowledge in the sciences, technology, arts, humanities, and professions, while embracing a philosophy of learning strongly rooted in the traditions of the liberal arts and critical thinking. Founded in 1851, Florida State University is the oldest continuous site of higher education in Florida. FSU is a community steeped in tradition that fosters research and encourages creativity. At FSU, there's the excitement of being part of a vibrant academic and professional community, surrounded by people whose ideas are shaping tomorrow's news!
Learn more (https://hr.fsu.edu/working-fsu/prospective-employees) about our university and campuses.
Anticipated Salary Range
The anticipated starting salary for this position is commensurate with experience and education. Salaries are competitive with those for similar positions at other law schools.
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How to Apply:
If qualified and interested in a specific Faculty job opening as advertised, apply to Florida State University at https://hr.fsu.edu/facultyjobs. If you are a current FSU employee, apply via myFSU > Self Service.
Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include education details even if attaching a Vita.
Considerations
This is a Faculty position.
This position requires successful completion of a criminal history background check. (https://policies.vpfa.fsu.edu/policies-and-procedures/faculty-staff/employment-recruitment#B11)
This position is being advertised as open until filled.