Legal Skills Director

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Work type: Non-Tenure-Track Faculty
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Education/Training/Instructional Design, Legal/Audit Services/Compliance
Department:  - LW-ASSOC DEAN-ACADEMIC

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Candidates shall have received the academic degree appropriate to the assignment of duties, or equivalent experiences or accomplishments in the field may be substituted.

UNIVERSITY OF FLORIDA LEVIN COLLEGE OF LAW welcomes applications from candidates interested in creating, teaching, and directing an Appellate Litigation Clinic. The successful candidate will develop a clinic that provides individual representation of clients through court appointment in federal and Florida state appellate courts. We are looking for a dynamic leader who can guide the students in learning how to litigate appeals, develop appellate strategy, draft effective appellate briefs, and conduct oral arguments.

Because this will be a new clinic at the College, the inaugural director will have the opportunity to build and shape the clinic with best practices to serve our students’ educational needs and benefit the people of Florida and beyond. The clinic director will also be part of a new Program in Law and Government, which is a home to thought leaders on First Amendment, state and local government issues, constitutional interpretation, and environmental law, among others.

Required Qualifications:

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) and 5 years practice or prior teaching experience in the field of appellate practice or similar area.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume with at least three references.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

This position is open until filled. Review of applications will begin as soon as a suitable pool is established.

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Advertised: 02 Feb 2026 Eastern Standard Time
Applications close:

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.