School of Law, Clinical Professor and Rodin Associate Dean for Experiential Learning, Non-Tenure Track

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applications should include:

• A cover letter of interest highlighting relevant experiences and accomplishments

• A current Curriculum Vitae;

• Names and contact information of three professional references;

• All applicants should also specifically address in their cover letter how they will contribute to the law school's mission statement, available

• at (

• For further inquiries, please contact Professor Stephen Rushin at [email protected]; and

• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at

Position Details

Position Details

Job Title School of Law, Clinical Professor and Rodin Associate Dean for Experiential Learning, Non-Tenure Track

Position Title School of Law, Clinical Professor and Rodin Associate Dean for Experiential Learning, Non-Tenure Track

Position Number

Job Category University Faculty

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Chicago-Water Tower Campus

Location Code SCHOOL OF LAW (02700A)

Department Name LAW SCHOOL

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? No

Duties and Responsibilities

Salary Range: $140,000 - $150,000

Benefits Information:

The Associate Dean position is a non-tenure-track endowed position, which reports directly to the Dean of the School of Law and is responsible for the strategic leadership, management, evaluation, assessment and quality of experiential education. In addition to the administrative duties of the role, the successful candidate will teach one course each semester as identified by the school of law, including teaching in the law school's externships program. The Rodin Associate Dean will oversee and support all experiential programs at the school of law, including externships.

Moreover, the Associate Dean will lead periodic strategic planning efforts for the experiential enterprise, including but not limited to clinics, externships, moot court, simulations, practica, in collaboration with the Dean and experientially focused faculty members to enhance legal education and promote new initiatives. In that capacity, the Associate Dean will help coordinate all law clinics to provide added services to students and clients; and will work to amplify Loyola law School's exceptional record in experiential pedagogy to elevate the law school's rankings and national reputation. The Associate Dean will also support the school's fundraising initiatives to further Loyola Law's curricular and programmatic innovations.

As a member of the law school's leadership team, the Associate Dean will be active in the Law School and experiential education communities, encourage and support all experiential faculty, and enhance the local and national profile of the experiential program. The Associate Dean will also support all experiential faculty members for the benefit of the hundreds of students who take these courses each year.

Qualifications

• Applicants must have a JD from an accredited institution.

• Experience in experiential education and clinical instruction

• Demonstrated experience with leadership of programs and/or initiatives, in supporting fundraising, in teaching and mentoring students.

• Commitment to and experience in serving and/or implementing programs to serve poor communities.

• Effective communication skills, as well as the aptitude and a record of collaboration and implementation of law school-wide goals in the context of experiential education.

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Minimum Education and/or Work Experience

• Applicants must have a JD from an accredited institution.

• Experience in experiential education and clinical instruction.

• Demonstrated experience with leadership of programs and/or initiatives, in supporting fundraising, in teaching and mentoring students.

• Commitment to and experience in serving and/or implementing programs to serve poor communities.

• Effective communication skills, as well as the aptitude and a record of collaboration and implementation of law school-wide goals in the context of experiential education.

Open Date 04/15/2026

Close Date

Salary Range $140,000 - $150,000

Additional Salary Information

This salary range is for a twelve-month academic appointment. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on a range of factors including, but not limited to, the experience and qualifications of the selected candidate including years since terminal degree; training; field or discipline; budget availability; internal equity; and external market pay for comparable jobs.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applications should include:

• A cover letter of interest highlighting relevant experiences and accomplishments

• A current Curriculum Vitae;

• Names and contact information of three professional references;

• All applicants should also specifically address in their cover letter how they will contribute to the law school's mission statement, available

• at (

• For further inquiries, please contact Professor Stephen Rushin at [email protected]; and

• Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

As a Jesuit, Catholic institution of higher education, we seek candidates who will contribute to our strategic plan to deliver a Transformative Education in the Jesuit tradition. To learn more about Loyola University Chicago's mission, candidates should consult our website at For information about the university's focus on transformative education, they should consult our website at

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation's largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes ( -including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences-Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation's top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country's most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here ( .

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Job Number 85TBD

Organizational Location PROVOST

Posting Details

Posting Detail

Number of Vacancies 1

Desired Start Date 07/01/2026

Position End Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter/Letter of Application

• Curriculum Vitae

• Other Document

Optional Documents

• Teaching Statement

• Research Statement

• Writing Sample

• Scholarly Publications

• Teaching Evaluations

• Unofficial Transcripts

• Multi Media

• Resume