Clinical Assistant Professor, Discipline Lead - Legal Studies & Government

Clinical Assistant Professor, Discipline Lead -

Legal Studies & Government University of Montana:

Provost:

Missoula:

Missoula College Location:

Missoula College, Missoula, MT Open Date:

May 05, 2026

Deadline:

Jun 07, 2026 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time Description The University of Montana, Missoula College invites applications for the nontenure-track, Clinical Assistant Professor position in Legal Studies & Government in the Business & Technology Department. This is a full-time, on-campus, non-tenure-track faculty position with responsibilities in teaching, program leadership, and accreditation oversight. This is a teaching position with coursework leading to the Certificate in Legal Studies which prepares students for careers as paralegal assistants. The teaching position will also lead coursework in American Government. We seek applicants with a background as a paralegal or lawyer (Master's degree required, JD preferred). The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality instruction and supporting the Legal Studies Program's ongoing excellence and compliance. This position involves teaching undergraduate courses, providing program oversight, supporting adjunct faculty, and ensuring continued accreditation by the American Bar Association (ABA).

Responsibilities:

Undergraduate teaching responsibilities in Legal Studies and American Government. Example courses include Introduction to Paralegal Studies, Legal Ethics, Legal Research and Writing, Criminal Procedures, Contracts, Civil Litigation Computers and Law. Principles of Real Estate, and American Government. Teach undergraduate courses in Legal Studies (LEG) and Political Science (PSCI). Provide leadership and direction for the Legal Studies Program in the role of Discipline Lead. Oversee and support adjunct faculty, including mentoring, coordination, and evaluation. Maintain and support compliance with ABA Guidelines for the Approval of Paralegal Education Programs. Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and program review. Advise and mentor students pursuing legal studies and paralegal careers Engage in community outreach to build partnerships with legal professionals, organizations, and employers. Engage in service activities at the department, college, and university levels Facilitate an employer advisory committee to ensure programmatic outcomes align with workforce needs. Recruit undergraduate students into the Legal Studies program and work collaboratively with the University of Montana School of Law and the Pre-Law program on UM's mountain four-year campus. Qualifications Master's degree in a related field Demonstrated experience in legal practice or a closely related field Experience working with paralegals in a professional legal setting Commitment to excellence in undergraduate teaching Familiarity with or willingness to learn ABA approval standards

Preferred Qualifications:

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited law school Prior teaching experience in Legal Studies, Paralegal Studies, Government, and Political Science Experience with program administration or accreditation processes Strong organizational and leadership skills Active membership in the

State Bar of Montana Application Instructions Priority Application Date:

Sunday, 07/June/2026 Complete applications received by this date will be guaranteed consideration. To receive full consideration, candidates are required to submit all of the following materials. Letter of Interest addressing the qualifications Detailed Curriculum Vitae (CV) Three (3) professional references - Names and contact information Teaching Philosophy Teaching Evaluations For more information and to apply, visit https://apply.interfolio.com/185942 Equal Employment Opportunity Statement University of Montana (UM) is an equal opportunity employer. UM does not discriminate against any applicant on the basis of protected class status as described in UM's non-discrimination policy and any applicable law. Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. Qualified candidates may request veterans' or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the offer of employment. In accordance with university regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations.

References:

References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant.

Testing:

Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions.

Employment Eligibility:

All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9). The University of Montana will require proof of authorization to work in the United States before final hiring. Due to the September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation and related guidance from USCIS and the Department of State, the University may be limited in its ability to offer H-1B sponsorship. At this time, we are unable to sponsor new H-1B visas that require payment of the additional fee introduced by the Proclamation. jeid-f16af3576dba6d48a3d81012659858f1