Clinical Assistant / Associate Professor Tenure Track - Faculty Law School

UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS SCHOOL OF LAW

Assistant / Associate Professor - Criminal Defense Clinic

Position Announcement

The University of Massachusetts School of Law invites applications for the 2026-2027 academic year for a tenure-track or tenured professor to create and teach a Criminal Defense Clinic. We seek candidates who are also interested in serving as the Director of Clinical Education and Experiential Learning. UMass Law currently has three in-house clinics and three off-site clinics. Candidates must be licensed to practice in Massachusetts or become licensed to practice as soon as practicable after they are hired.

The law school especially welcomes applications from candidates who bring a blend of law practice and teaching experience to their approach to classroom pedagogy and the student experience. We strongly encourage applications from people of color, women, individuals with disabilities, LGBTQ people, veterans, and others whose background, experience, and viewpoints would contribute to a diverse and inclusive environment.

The University of Massachusetts School of Law is located on the beautiful south coast of Massachusetts in bucolic Dartmouth, MA. It is 60 miles south of Boston and 30 miles east of Providence, RI. We are the state's only public law school and hold a strong commitment to providing an excellent, affordable legal education. We are also dedicated to improving the quality and reach of justice in Massachusetts and beyond and seek candidates who share that commitment.

To apply for this position, please submit a letter of interest, current curriculum vitae, and contact information for three professional references. Please note that incomplete applications cannot be reviewed.

SALARY : $110,000 - $145,000

UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as :

• 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• State Pension Retirement Plan
• Optional Retirement Savings Plans
• Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
• Twelve (12) paid holidays
• And More!

Benefits for Faculty Federation

To apply please submit a letter of interest, a current CV and the contact information for three professional references.

The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

Applicants must be authorized for employment in the United States on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship is not available.

The projected start date for this position is July 1, 2026.