Director Lewis & Clark Advocacy Center and Professor of Practice

Final date to receive applications:
August 1, 2026. Position will begin spring semester 2027.

The Director of the Lewis & Clark Advocacy Center and Professor of Practice within the Law School reports directly to the Dean of the Law School. This role is primarily responsible for developing and leading the Lewis & Clark Advocacy Center, teaching advocacy-related courses, coordinating advocacy curriculum and moot court programming, supervising adjunct faculty, supporting development of advocacy certificates and experiential learning opportunities, and assisting with fundraising and external engagement efforts.

• Teach courses in evidence, trial advocacy, pretrial advocacy, appellate advocacy, or related advocacy disciplines within the law school curriculum.
• Develop experiential and practice‑oriented learning opportunities that strengthen student advocacy skills across multiple legal settings.
• Mentor and support law students in developing oral advocacy, litigation, negotiation, and dispute resolution competencies.

• Develop, implement, and oversee curriculum in pretrial, trial, appellate advocacy, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, and related areas of practice.
• Create and manage the Lewis & Clark Advocacy Center, including program planning, operational coordination, and long‑term program development.
• Coordinate development and oversight of advocacy‑related certificates and specialized academic programming in partnership with faculty leadership.

• Coordinate advocacy moot court programs, competitions, and related experiential learning activities.
• Manage scheduling, logistics, communications, and program administration related to advocacy events and competitions.
• Foster relationships with legal professionals, judges, and community partners to support advocacy programming and student engagement.

• Recruit, supervise, support, and coordinate adjunct faculty participating in advocacy instruction and programming.
• Collaborate with full‑time faculty to align advocacy programming with institutional and curricular goals.
• Provide leadership and guidance related to advocacy education, instructional quality, and program effectiveness.

• Assist with fundraising, donor engagement, and external outreach efforts supporting the Advocacy Center.
• Build relationships within the Portland legal community, including law firms, courts, bar associations, and advocacy organizations.
• Represent the Advocacy Center and law school in professional, academic, and community settings.

• Superior knowledge of litigation strategy, courtroom advocacy, rules of evidence, and trial procedure.
• Excellent verbal communication and public speaking skills in instructional, professional, and courtroom‑related environments.
• Superior written communication skills, including legal analysis, persuasive writing, and academic feedback.
• Extremely effective relationship‑building and collaboration skills with students, faculty, adjunct instructors, judges, attorneys, and community partners.
• Proficient leadership and team coordination skills within academic, legal, or professional environments.
• Excellent organizational and project management skills while coordinating multiple priorities, deadlines, and program initiatives.
• Proficient use of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, and virtual meeting platforms such as Zoom.
• Superior interpersonal judgment, professionalism, and discretion in sensitive or high‑visibility situations.
• Excellent commitment to fostering a respectful, welcoming, and supportive learning and workplace environment for individuals with varied backgrounds and perspectives.
• Extremely effective mentoring, coaching, and student support skills within experiential and skills‑based educational settings.
• Proficient strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills within complex academic and legal environments.
• Superior initiative, adaptability, and independent decision‑making in developing new…