Clinical Teaching Fellow -- Mediation Clinic for Families

University of Baltimore School of Law

Position is open until filled, and applications received by January 15, 2025 will receive priority consideration.

The University of Baltimore School of Law invites applications for a clinical teaching fellowship in the Mediation Clinic for Families (MCF) to start on or about July 1, 2025. This full-time, year-round, 3-year public interest fellowship program offers superb mentorship and training as the Fellow transitions from law practice to law faculty, providing intensive support in the areas of clinical pedagogy, academic writing, and more. The MCF Fellow will join a cohort of approximately seven Fellows, each of whom teaches in a different clinic; many former Fellows have moved into long-term teaching positions at other institutions after completing their fellowship. Because we value the diversity of our faculty and student body, we welcome all qualified candidates, including members of communities that are traditionally underrepresented in the legal profession and academia.

This posting is specifically for the Mediation Clinic for Families (MCF) fellowship, although fellowships in other areas of practice may also be available; each position has its own application portal. MCF provides services relating to mediation and collaborative lawyering. MCF students serve as mediators with pro se parties in the Circuit Court of Baltimore City and other fora. MCF students also provide limited representation to low-income parties in mediation in conjunction with the ADR Office of the Appellate Court of Maryland. The Fellow's duties include guiding and supporting law students as they engage in mediation-related services; co-teaching a weekly seminar, which includes both MCF and other students interested in mediation; collaborating with other dispute resolution professionals to enable students to assist in projects that facilitate the growth of dispute resolution in local, state, national, and international settings. During winter and summer breaks in the academic calendar, when students are not enrolled in the MCF, the Fellow also covers client matters, including matters for other clinics that are within the Fellow’s expertise; handles additional MCF and clinical program duties as assigned; and develops their academic writing. The Fellow will also be given an opportunity to explore teaching as a long-term profession and will join UB’s community of other law teachers and Fellows within our Clinical Program and the School of Law.

This position is a full-time, year-round contractual appointment for three years. Because MCF serves evening students, the Fellow should have flexibility to meet with students in evenings.

For more details about the Fellows’ Program and the Mediation Clinic for

Families, please view our website at http://law.ubalt.edu/template.cfm?page=541/

and https://law.ubalt.edu/clinics/familymediation.cfm.

We look forward to receiving your required electronic application, including a letter of interest, resume, and a brief statement about how your candidacy would support traditionally underrepresented communities in the legal profession and academia.

Qualifications: Substantial experience as a mediator; excellent oral and written communication skills; a commitment to work for low-income clients; and a strong interest in teaching. A background in family law is preferred but not required. The Fellow must be a member of the Maryland Bar or become administratively certified to practice law in Maryland.

Salary: The current salary is $70,000. The position includes full

benefits, including retirement, research support (for example, research

assistant support and/or book allowance), and a travel allowance to attend

relevant conferences and workshops. Candidates may qualify for tuition

remission, depending on individual circumstances. Candidates interested in the

Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program are encouraged to investigate whether

employment at The University of Baltimore, a state educational institution, may

qualify. Benefits are listed here (see under “Faculty and Regular Employees”):

https://www.ubalt.edu/about-ub/offices-and-services/human-resources/benefits/index.cfm.

Apply: https://marylandconnect.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/UBaltCareers/job/Clinical-Teaching-Fellow---Mediation-Clinic-for-Families_JR100708

The University of Baltimore ("UBalt" or "University") does not discriminate on the basis of sex, gender, race, religion, age, disability, national origin, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, or other legally protected characteristics in its programs, activities or employment practices. UBalt is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/ADA Compliant Employer & Title IX Institution.