Lecturer

Department College of Law-0899 Requisition Number F_260127 Posting Open Date 10/26/2026 Application Review Date: (To ensure consideration, please submit all application materials before review date) 11/10/2026 Posting Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Description of Work The University of Nebraska College of Law invites applications to direct and teach a clinic in Immigration Law. The College is relaunching the clinic with support from grant funding. The Clinic will provide students with intensive, closely supervised experience representing clients in immigration matters while expanding access to legal services for immigrant communities in Nebraska. Depending on case needs and the director’s expertise, matters may include family-based petitions, removal defense, asylum, victim-based relief, naturalization assistance, and related community-based projects.

Responsibilities will include providing academic and programmatic leadership, supervising students in client representation, teaching the clinical course, and helping shape the clinic’s next phase of service, education, and community engagement. The position is full time and includes a three-year appointment as a Lecturer. Continued appointment after that time will depend on the candidate’s success and continued funding. To ensure that the clinic can be offered in the fall semester of 2027, the Assistant Director should be available no later than July 1, 2027.

Salary is commensurate with experience. General information about the College of Law is available at http://law.unl.edu . Minimum Required Qualifications J.D. degree or equivalent. Experience or a strong interest in teaching, mentoring, and supervising law students.

Substantial experience practicing immigration law. Current license to practice law.

Preferred Qualifications

Current license to practice law in Nebraska. Experience directing or administering a legal clinic, nonprofit legal program, or comparable practice setting. Spanish-language proficiency or experience effectively supervising work conducted with interpreters and multilingual clients. Experience building community partnerships or serving clients in rural or underserved communities.

Work Location (City, State) Lincoln, NE Pre-Placement Driving Record Review Required Criminal History Background Check Required No Posted Salary How to Apply Click “ ” and complete the faculty information form. Attach the following documents: Letter of interest. Curriculum vitae. List of three professional references.

For questions or accommodations related to this position contact Brett Stohs [email protected] Job Category Job Category (old) Faculty Non-Tenure Leading Job Type 9 Month Position funded by grant or other form of temporary funding? Yes If Temporary, indicate end date Planned Hire Date 07/01/2027 Appointment End Date Organizational Location Default Location Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*). Required Documents Required Documents Letter of Interest Curriculum Vitae List of References Optional Documents Connect with #UNL UNLincoln on Facebook @UNLincoln on Twitter UNL on YouTube @unlincoln on Instagram University of Nebraska–Lincoln on LinkedIn unlincoln on Pinterest UNLincoln on Snapchat unlincoln on Spotify Campus Links Directory Employment Events Libraries Maps Office of the Chancellor Nebraska Today Policies Emergency Planning and Preparedness Institutional Equity and Compliance Notice of Nondiscrimination Privacy Policy Student Information Disclosures TIPS Incident Reporting University of Nebraska–Lincoln About the Big Ten Conference © 2017 University of Nebraska–Lincoln · 402-472-7211 University of Nebraska System To ensure the security of your data, you will be logged out due to inactivity in 3 minutes at . Any data not saved will be lost.

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