Temp Faculty - Immigration Clinic

Overview

Advertising Pay Range $90,000 to $135,000; salary will be commensurate with experience.

Posting Date 02/23/2026

Closing Date Open Until Filled

Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applications received by March 6th, 2026 will receive first consideration. Required documents for application are (1) Resume/CV; (2) Letter of Qualification addressing whether you satisfy each of the required and preferred qualifications for the position; and (3) List of three references

Applicants who are selected as final possible candidates must be able to pass a criminal background check.

EEO Statement:
The University of Idaho is an equal employment opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

The University of Idaho College of Law seeks a temporary faculty member to teach a 2:1 load, managing the Immigration Litigation & Appellate clinic and teaching other courses, according to the needs of the college and as directed by the Dean. In carrying out the Immigration Litigation & Appellate Clinic teaching duties, the faculty member is expected to supervise students in their direct representation of clients in real cases—cases where the faculty member appears as counsel of record.

This position will be located in either the Moscow or Boise location depending upon the choice of the successful candidate. The successful applicant will also supervise and oversee the overall immigration clinic docket of cases, including cases that are not assigned to students and thus are inactive or otherwise not in the right posture for student representation.

Enter the percentage of effort for each responsibility area. Enter 0% if there is no effort in the area. Total effort for all areas combined needs to equal 100%. Teaching & Advising 90%;
Scholarship & Creative Activity 0;
Outreach & Extension 10%;
University Service & Leadership 0

Minimum Education/Degree Required

• J.D. from an accredited school or the equivalent

Required Qualifications

• Experience teaching
• Experience in Immigration Law
• Must be licensed to practice as a lawyer in any U.S. state.

Preferred Qualifications

• Post-J.D. practice, clerking, or teaching experience

• Resume/CV
• List of References
• Letter of Qualification

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