Part-Time Faculty: Law 909 M601 JDi: Bankruptcy Clinic (Spring 27)

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Part-Time Faculty: Law 909 M601 JDi: Bankruptcy Clinic (spring 27) Location: Syracuse, NY Pay Range: $4,600.00 per credit hour 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. Faculty pay ranges are for 8.5 months' salary unless otherwise specified. FLSA Status: Non-exempt Hours:As determined by Associate Dean of Research and Faculty Affairs. Office hours required. Job Type: Part Time Rank: PTI/Adjunct Campus: Syracuse, NY Unionized Position Code: Not Applicable Job Description: The College of Law is seeking a part-time instructor to teach a 2-credit course - Bankruptcy Clinic - in the JDi program. The course meets during the Spring 2027 semester. The pro bono bankruptcy clinic consists of a clinic open to second- and third-year students, and a pro bono volunteer program open to first-year students. The upper division clinic students will represent indigent clients filing bankruptcy cases and will be in charge of the team supervising the first-year student volunteers. The clinic students will be responsible for obtaining from the clients the information required by the Bankruptcy Code for filing a bankruptcy case, organizing that information, drafting the petition and schedules, and representing the client at the official meeting of creditors. Students will also address legal issues that arise in the case. The class component will involve formal training in basic consumer bankruptcy law and practice, and an open discussion of issues that arise in the cases. Qualifications: Candidates should have an excellent academic record and should hold a JD degree from an accredited law school. Preferred post-JD experience and credentials should include significant legal practice in diverse areas of law, including experience with bankruptcy law. A demonstrated commitment to excellent classroom teaching and mentoring and training new attorneys is required. Prior law school teaching is strongly preferred. Candidates must have the ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and community members from different backgrounds. Job Specific Qualifications: Responsibilities: 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 completed mid-semester progress reports and final 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. Physical Requirements: Not Applicable Tools/Equipment: Not Applicable Application Instructions: In addition to completing an online application, please attach a curriculum vitae and cover letter. 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 nearly 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 and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 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 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: To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/114962 Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities. 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