Director of the Tax Clinic (Tenure Track)

Villanova University • Villanova, PA • 19h ago

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Posting Number:20251267FPosition Title:Director of the Tax Clinic (Tenure Track)Position Type:FacultyLocation:Villanova, PARecruitment Type:Internal/External ApplicantsWork Schedule:full-time/12-monthsDepartment:241-Law School Instruction

Position Summary:

Villanova University School of Law seeks an outstanding lawyer-educator to direct and teach its nationally regarded Tax Clinic. The Tax Clinic represents low-income clients in disputes with the IRS and with the PA Department of Revenue. The Clinic also engages in community education and systemic advocacy to improve the fairness and integrity of the tax system.

The Director will be either a full-time continuing non-tenure track (governed by ABA Standard 405( c )), tenure-track, or tenured member of the faculty, depending on the qualifications and aspirations of the successful candidate. This posting is for tenured and tenure-track applicants. Candidates for continuing non-tenure track status should apply through the twin posting.

Villanova is a Catholic university sponsored by the Augustinian Order. The University is an equal opportunity employer and seeks candidates who understand, respect and can contribute to the University's mission and values.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Teach clinic seminar focused on lawyering skills, professional development, and ethical practice, employing clinical teaching methods.

Supervise all aspects of student practice, employing clinical teaching pedagogy, and serve as the attorney of record in Clinic cases when required by the rules of the relevant jurisdiction.

Oversee all aspects of administration of the Tax Clinic, including but not limited to conducting outreach to clients, selecting cases, reporting to funding sources, and maintaining files.

Provide service to the Law School, University, and community, including working with and on behalf of low-income taxpayers in organizations that focus on the rights and responsibilities of low-income taxpayers.

Engage in scholarship (for candidates seeking a tenure-track or tenured position).

Minimum Qualifications:

A Juris Doctor degree is required.

Pennsylvania bar membership (or an ability to waive into the Pennsylvania bar) is required.

An understanding of, and commitment to, clinical teaching methodology, including an ability to work both collaboratively and independently and a demonstrated interest in and aptitude for student supervision and teaching is required.

Expertise in relevant substantive areas of law is required.

Relevant legal practice experience is required.

Excellent oral and written communication skills are required.

Outstanding scholarly productivity is required for candidates seeking a tenure-track position. A demonstrated record of outstanding scholarship is required for candidates seeking a tenured position.

Preferred Qualifications:

Five years of legal experience is strongly preferred, as is experience working on behalf of low-income taxpayers.

Prior clinical teaching experience is advantageous, but not essential.

Physical Requirements and/or Unusual Work Hours: Special Message to Applicants:

Candidates must apply online and include:

Application cover letter,

Current and complete curriculum vitae,

Statement of teaching philosophy,

List of 3 references (we will contact the references for finalists only),

Unofficial academic transcripts. Official transcripts will be required from finalist only.

Finalists will be required to submit a statement on their contributions to the University Mission and Enduring Commitments. Mission Statement | Villanova University

Review of applications begins upon receipt and continues until the position is filled.

Posting Date: Closing Date (11:59pm ET): Salary Posting Information:

Competitive

Salary Band: Job Classification:faculty

References Needed 3

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