Director, Business Law Clinic and Clinical Professor of Law

Roger Williams University

Title: Director, Business Law Clinic and Clinical Professor of Law

Location: Bristol, RI

Posted On: Mon Feb 2 2026

The Director of the Business Law Clinic and Clinical Professor of Law will direct and teach the assigned clinic. The professor will be responsible for all case supervision, for training and mentoring the students, and for teaching the component class that meets twice each week for two hours each session. During the periods between academic semesters, the professor is responsible for handling all cases and client matters.

• Direct and teach an eight-credit clinical program and clearly communicate course expectations to students.
• Supervise up to ten students each semester as they work with clients in determining and facilitating their legal needs.
• Research and recommend texts applicable to clinical program and other delivered teaching presentations.
• Prepare, deliver, and grade examinations and review and grade papers in a timely fashion.
• Explain grades to students.
• Actively network with community organizations in order to determine community needs and to establish a client base for the clinic.

• Attend and participate in events including but limited to Orientation, Commencement, Accepted Students Day, etc.

• J.D. from an American Bar Association approved law school.
• Strong organizational, administrative, and communication skills including public speaking ability.
• Experience supervising law students or newly admitted lawyers.
• Excellent time management skills, ability to prioritize multiple projects, meet deadlines.
• Ability to work in a fast paced environment.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, as well as the ability to maintain and nurture ongoing professional relationships with law students, alumni, press outlets, law firms, and community-based organizations.
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Office Suite.

• Clinical teaching experience.
• Experience working in business law either at a firm or as in-house counsel.

At the University's discretion, the education and experience prerequisites may be excepted where the candidate can demonstrate, to the satisfaction of the University, an equivalent combination of education and experience specifically preparing the candidate for success in the position.

Roger Williams University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and committed to a diverse workforce. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other basis protected by applicable state and federal law. For information on our Non-discrimination policy, visit here.

RWU prohibits all forms of discrimination on the basis of sex in its education programs and activities and is required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) and its implementing regulations not to discriminate in such a manner. Complaints of Title IX sexual harassment should be reported to the Title IX Coordinator at the contact information listed below.

Details regarding the formal complaint process can be found here:
Title IX Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures. All complaints of sexual harassment will be taken seriously and responded to promptly.

TITLE IX COORDINATOR
:
Dr. Jen Stanley, 1 Old Ferry Road, Bristol, RI 02809 / Phone Number:  / Email Address: jstanley