Job description

Location: Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $80,000 – $115,000
Pay Determination:
Salary offers at Syracuse University will be based on education, experience, and relevant skills, as well as the academic or professional discipline of the position in the context of the home department, school, or college. Salary offers may also be influenced by prior relevant work or industry experience, where applicable.

Pay rates at Syracuse University are based on a combination of factors including, but not limited to, the job responsibilities; the candidates education, training, work experience and key competencies; the universitys strategic priorities; internal peer equity; applicable federal, state, local laws, grant funding and contractual requisites; and external market analyses.

FLSA Status: Exempt
Hours:
Determined by the Dean

Job Type: Full Time
Rank: Associate
Campus:
Unionized Position Code: Not Applicable

Job Description:

Associate Teaching Professor; Clinic Director – Low Income Taxpayer Clinic

Syracuse University College of Law invites applications for the position of Associate Teaching Professor and Director of the Sherman F. Levey ’57, L’59 Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC). This is a three-year contract faculty position eligible for subsequent three- or five-year contract renewals.

The LITC provides legal assistance to lower-income taxpayers involved in controversies with the Internal Revenue Service, including collection, examination, appeals, tax notices, account issues, and related federal tax disputes. Students represent clients in administrative proceedings before the IRS, and, when appropriate, in judicial proceedings before the United States Tax Court or federal courts.

The Clinic Director will direct the operation of the LITC, teach the LITC Seminar, supervise students on existing client matters, and participate with other clinical faculty in the operation of the Office of Clinical Legal Education. Candidates will be expected to teach in the residential law program and the online JD interactive program. In addition to directing the clinic, each clinic director is typically expected to teach additional courses in their area of expertise. Duties may be adjusted over time by the College of Law as needs evolve.

Candidates should have an excellent academic record and a J.D. from an accredited law school. Preferred post-J.D. experience and credentials include advanced degrees, judicial clerkships, relevant legal practice, proficiency with the use of AI tools in legal practice, litigation or administrative advocacy experience, and prior teaching experience. A demonstrated commitment to excellent classroom teaching, student supervision, mentoring, and training new attorneys is required. Candidates must have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and community members from different backgrounds.

The anticipated start date is August 2027. This is an academic-year position based in Syracuse, NY with up to fifteen (15) credits of teaching across fall and spring semesters, with additional compensation provided for summer case oversight and related clinic responsibilities. The salary range for an Associate Teaching Professor, depending on experience, is $80,000 to $115,000, plus benefits.

Interested applicants should submit a cover letter, resume, writing sample, and the names of three references who can assess the candidate’s potential as a legal academic using Syracuse University’s online application system. Candidates with questions may contact Craig Boise, Dean Emeritus, Professor of Law, and Appointments Chair at [email protected], or Professor Beth Kubala, Executive Director of Clinical Education, at [email protected]. Syracuse University is committed to creating an environment that is welcoming to all. Priority consideration will be given to applications received on or before August 21, 2026.

Qualifications:

• Candidates should have an excellent academic record and should hold a JD degree from an accredited law school.

Job Specific Qualifications:

• Preferred post-JD experience and credentials include advanced degrees, judicial clerkships, relevant legal practice, proficiency with the use of AI tools in legal practice, litigation or administrative advocacy experience, and prior teaching experience.
• A demonstrated commitment to excellent classroom teaching, student supervision, mentoring, and training new attorneys is required.
• Although scholarship is not a requirement for this position, an interest in scholarship, particularly in the area of tax law, is encouraged.
• Supervise clinic students on existing client matters, provide detailed feedback on student work, prepare classes, and work on projects and other student assignments as needed.

Responsibilities:

• Fulfill committee service requirements.
• Develop and/or update a class syllabus in compliance with College of Law policies.
• Order the appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Prepare lectures, projects, and other student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meet all designated class periods.
• Submit all grades according to the College of Law and University regulations.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Build a positive rapport with students and faculty.

Physical Requirements:
Not Applicable

Tools/Equipment:
Not Applicable

Application Instructions:

In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume, cover Letter, reference List and writing sample.

About Syracuse University:

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:

Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

Application Deadline:

Priority Consideration: 08/21/2026

How to apply

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