Job description

Chicago, IL

Job ID: 153448

Rank: Professional Lecturer, Term Faculty (Non-Tenure Track) –

College/School: Chicago, IL – College of Law

Responsibilities:

DePaul Law invites applications for a term faculty position expected to begin July 1, 2025, for the Director of an international human rights law clinic (IHRC). We welcome candidates with excellent academic credentials and those with practice experience in international human rights law, including international criminal law, international humanitarian law and/or human rights, and rule of law issues.

The Director will have the opportunity to develop a vision for the direction of the IHRC. The Director will be responsible for all aspects of running the IHRC, including teaching the related clinical seminar; intensive supervision and mentoring of law students; course planning and teaching; curriculum development; client and/or project selection; individual case and/or project work; and clinic administration. In addition to teaching the courses associated with the IHRC throughout the year, the selected applicant will also teach one non-clinical course per year and serve as the Executive Director of the International Human Rights Law Institute including helping with fundraising for the clinic. This is a full-time, non-tenure track position. The position will begin in the 2025-2026 academic year.

This is an open rank search, meaning that we may hire a Full, Associate, or Assistant Professor of Practice depending on candidates’ experience and qualifications.

The IHRC is an integral part of DePaul Law’s international human rights law program, which is currently centered around the International Human Rights Law Institute (IHRLI). The IHRLI has been a mainstay of the law school since 1990 when M. Cherif Bassiouni, previous emeritus professor of law who taught in the law school beginning in 1964, founded IHRLI. The IHRLI is at the forefront of contemporary human rights and rule of law research, training and advocacy. The IHRLI has designed and managed projects around the world on post-conflict justice, human rights documentation and analysis, capacity building for legal professionals, gender rights and human trafficking. IHRLI conducts scholarly research on international criminal law, international humanitarian law and a variety of human rights and rule of law issues. The IHRLI also prepares DePaul law students, activists and scholars for careers in human rights through courses, fellowship programs, internships and research opportunities in Chicago and abroad. Additional information about IHRLI can be found at: https://law.depaul.edu/academics/centers-institutes-initiatives/international-human-rights-law-institute/Pages/default.aspx.

At DePaul Law, we are dedicated to producing purpose-driven lawyers who serve the public with integrity and compassion. Our graduates embrace a tradition of service to others and work tirelessly to enhance access to the legal system for the most vulnerable members of our society. We enthusiastically encourage applicants who would enrich the diversity of our community to apply. To learn more about us, please visit https://law.depaul.edu/Pages/default.aspx

Required Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate;
• At least five years of relevant practice experience in the areas of international human rights law, international humanitarian law, or international criminal law;
• Excellent academic record;
• Active bar admission;
• Excellent analytical and writing skills;
• Experience with, commitment to, and cultural competence for working in a diverse professional and client environment;
• Commitment to clinical education.

Preferred qualifications

• Experience supervising law students;
• Prior legal teaching experience.

General Compensation/Benefits Statement:
DePaul University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the qualifications, education, experience, and training of the selected candidate, the scope and responsibilities of the position, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information.

DePaul University offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, and tuition benefit. Further information regarding benefits can be found here: https://offices.depaul.edu/human-resources/benefits/Pages/default.aspx.

About DePaul University’s Academic Calendar:
Except for the College of Law, DePaul University operates on a quarter system. Classes in Autumn, Winter, and Spring quarters are 11 weeks in length (including finals week) and Summer courses, in two sessions, are typically 5 weeks in length. The College of Law operates on the semester system. Classes in the Fall and Spring semesters are 16 weeks in length (including finals week) and it offers a Summer Session of 7 weeks (including final exams).

Salary Information: The salary range for this 10-month position is $84,455 – $92,000, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

How to apply

Interested candidates should apply online. Required materials include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, list of references and reference letters, diverse learning environment statement, and writing sample. Please direct any questions about the position to the Chair of the Appointments Committee, Max Helveston, at [email protected].

Applicant Documents
Cover Letter(1)
C.V.(1)
Contact Reference(3)
Writing Sample(1)