Law Clinical Professor

Overview

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.

For the first position: criminal prosecution, trial advocacy, criminal procedure, and criminal law.

For the second position: not restricted to any specific subject but applicants must be willing to teach in both the Juris Doctor Online program and the in-person program.

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

CSU aspires to be a national leader in social and economic mobility. CSU aims to be a nationally recognized, student-focused public research institution that provides accessible, affordable, and Engaged Learning opportunities for all.

• J.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 willingness to seek permanent licensure
• A minimum of five years of practice experience
• A distinguished academic record
• Evidence of potential for significant teaching ability

• 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
• For the first position, at least five years of criminal prosecution experience

Applications will be accepted online at the CSU online postings system. Mailed or emailed application materials will not be accepted. Preference will be given to applications received by March 1, 2026. Inquiries about the position should be directed to the Search Committee Chair, Carole Heyward, at c.heyward.

• 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. CSU is No. 18 in the U.S. among public universities that fulfill a dual mission of upward mobility and impactful research, per Brookings Institution. For information about the city of Cleveland, see the CSU relocation page and resources.

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 and other information required by law and/or University policies, including a criminal background check.

It is CSU’s policy 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 status, or genetic information.

Posted Date 01/28/2026

Close Date/Final date to receive applications:
Open Until Filled. Review Begins 03/02/2026. Tentative Start Date July 1, 2026.

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