Visiting Professor of Law

Visiting Professor position – Rural Practice Clinic, Fort Kent, ME

The University of Maine School of Law invites applications for a faculty position of two years, with potential extension, as a Visiting Professor overseeing the Rural Practice Clinic (RPC). This position is based in Fort Kent, ME and is a year‑round, two‑year appointment beginning between July 1, 2026 and November 1, 2026.

• Supervise student attorneys and the Administrative Manager at the Rural Practice Clinic.
• Collaborate with Law School faculty, staff, and community partners to oversee clinic operations.
• Provide direct supervision to student attorneys each semester and during summer months, establishing effective mentoring relationships with each student.
• Oversee all aspects of student activities within the clinic, including client interviewing and counseling, investigation, legal research, case theory development, drafting of court and agency documents, negotiation, hearing preparation, and policy development and advocacy work.
• Ensure students recognize and resolve ethical and strategic matters that arise during representation.
• Provide guidance and constructive feedback to students, complete written evaluations, and submit grades.

$100,000‑$115,000 per year.

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation and sick time
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Short‑term disability insurance and employer‑paid long‑term disability insurance
• Employer‑paid basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance
• Tuition waiver program for employees and their dependents (spouse, domestic partner, and dependent children)
• 403(b) retirement plan with employer contribution

• Licensed to practice law, with a Maine bar license or eligibility to obtain a license.
• A record or promise of successful clinical teaching and student mentoring.
• Experience with and knowledge of the legal needs of Maine’s rural communities.
• Law practice experience (10 or more years, preferred) on a range of legal matters.
• A strong academic record.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, collaborative environment to serve clients, students, and the community.
• Excellent writing, research, and communication skills.
• Demonstrated commitment to experiential learning and access to justice.

The University of Maine System is an equal‑opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. The System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment.

The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.