Michigan Innocence Clinic- Clinical Instructor

Michigan Innocence Clinic- Clinical Instructor Ann Arbor, MI Job Details Full-time 11 hours ago Qualifications Clinical supervision Law Doctor of Law (JD) Criminal law experience University teaching experience Senior level Classroom Teaching Bar Collaborative teaching Teaching law Full Job Description How to Apply A cover letter is required for consideration for this position and should be attached as the first page of your resume. The cover letter should address your specific interest in the position and outline skills and experience that directly relate to this position. Who We Are Founded in 1859, Michigan Law School is one of the world's leading institutions of legal education and enjoys a reputation for academic excellence. Michigan is consistently ranked among the top law schools in the nation, and enjoys international renown for its intellectual rigor, stunning physical surroundings, preeminent faculty scholarship, and a community noted for collegiality and warmth. Michigan Law has an exceptional and cooperative community of talented and interesting students, with 1000 in the JD and 40 in the LLM program. Our commitments to collegiality, to constructive and challenging debate, and to enabling our students to pursue a wide range of options explain why the Law School has long been committed to diversity along many dimensions. Our graduates serve with distinction in the private, public, non-profit, and academic sectors, in large numbers in every major market in the nation, as well as internationally. The University of Michigan is located in Ann Arbor, Michigan, which is considered among the best places in the United States to live and work. What You'll Do The University of Michigan Law School is seeking to hire a visiting clinical professor to teach in its Michigan Innocence Clinic (MIC) during the winter `27 semester (January-May) with the possibility of beginning in fall `26. MIC works to exonerate innocent criminal defendants who have been convicted in state or federal court in Michigan. MIC primarily works on cases where there is no DNA to test, and so the work of the Clinic largely involves finding new witnesses, searching for suppressed evidence, and challenging discredited or outdated forensic science. In its 17-year history, MIC has secured victories in 48 cases on behalf of clients who served anywhere from a few months to over 46 years in prison for crimes they did not commit. In addition to supervising law students while working collaboratively to litigate cases of the MIC's clients, this position entails co-teaching the clinic seminar. Required Qualifications• Ideal candidates will have significant experience in post-conviction litigation and/or clinical supervision and teaching. Candidates must hold a J.D. and be licensed to practice law. . Modes of Work Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes. Additional Information U-M is committed to recruiting, selecting, and retaining a diverse and highly engaged staff community. Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended. Contact Information Please direct questions to Associate Dean for Experiential Education Debra Chopp at [email protected] . The position is open until filled but it is advisable to apply by May 15, 2026. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer. Job Opening

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Working Title Michigan Innocence Clinic- Clinical Instructor Job Title

CLINICAL INSTRUCTOR

Ann Arbor, MI Full/Part Time Full-Time Regular/Temporary Regular FLSA Status Exempt Organizational Group Law School Posting Begin/End Date 4/10/2026 - 6/09/2026