Law Clinical Professors

Cleveland State University

Law Clinical Professors (2 positions)

College of Law

The Cleveland State University College of Law invites applications for two 12‑month positions as Clinical Professors of Law at an entry level or a lateral level beginning July 1, 2026. The positions begin with annual appointments and, upon successful completion of five annual appointments, are followed by presumptively renewable five‑year contracts.

Areas of interest in clinical practice and teaching:

• First position: criminal prosecution, trial advocacy, criminal procedure and criminal law.
• Second position: not restricted to any specific subject, but the applicant must be willing to teach in both our Juris Doctor Online program and our in‑person program.

Duties include teaching and supervising students’ clinical work, supervising and teaching in our externship program, and serving on law school and university committees. As appropriate to the candidate’s interest and the college’s needs, duties may also include teaching other courses.

CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. We will be a great place to learn and work. CSU is striving to be a nationally recognized and student focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

• D. from an ABA‑accredited law school;
• License to practice in Ohio or immediate eligibility for temporary certification to practice under Ohio Rule for the Government of the Bar IX and be willing to seek permanent licensure;
• A minimum of five years of practice experience;
• A distinguished academic record; and,
• Evidence of potential for significant teaching ability.

• Substantial practice experience;
• Outstanding academic record including law review or other honors;
• The ability to contribute through teaching or service to the intellectual and academic excellence of the university community;
• Additionally, for the first position, at least five years of criminal prosecution experience.

Applications will only be accepted online at (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by March 1, 2026. All inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Carole Heyward at c.heyward.

• Cover Letter
• Curriculum Vitae or Resume
• Evidence of licensure
• Contact information for three references

CSU is an urban university with more than 14,000 students located in the heart of Cleveland, OH. According to the Brookings Institution, CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a critical dual mission: providing upward mobility and conducting impactful research. CSU is the only Ohio university in the top tier of the Brookings list. For additional information about the city of Cleveland, see

Hire is contingent upon the maintenance of existing levels of funding from the State of Ohio. Offer of employment is contingent on satisfactory completion of the University’s verification of credentials (including evidence of a Ph.D.) and other information required by law and/or University policies or practices, including but not limited to a criminal background check.

It is the policy of Cleveland State University to provide equal opportunity to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran, or genetic information.