Mitchell Hamline School of Law
Associate Dean of Experiential Learning
Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55130
Associate Dean of Experiential Learning
Mitchell Hamline School of Law-a leader in pedagogical innovation dedicated to expanding access to high-quality legal education-seeks qualified applicants for the position of Associate Dean of Experiential Learning. The successful candidate will provide leadership for experiential learning at Mitchell Hamline, including: (1) directing the clinic and externship programs in the Rosalie Wahl Legal Practice Center; (2) managing clinic, externship, and competitions budgets and staff; and (3) leading the faculty and administration to establish a strategic vision for experiential education across the curriculum. Mitchell Hamline was an early leader in clinical and experiential legal education. The school recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its nationally ranked clinical program. Mitchell Hamline continues to break new ground by offering a robust clinic and externship program for distance-based students in the school's blended learning program. Supplementing this strong clinical program is a menu of simulation courses in advocacy and problem-solving, which build on and expand the school's historic strengths in trial advocacy and dispute resolution. Mitchell Hamline also established and continues to participate in the innovative Minnesota Justice Foundation, which coordinates pro bono opportunities for law students across all three Minnesota law schools. Our law school is in an historic area of St. Paul on the Indigenous homelands of the Dakota Oyate. It is home to the Penumbra and Fitzgerald theaters, a diverse array of restaurants, and one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. Just across the river, Minneapolis is the home to the Walker Art Center, First Avenue, the Guthrie Theater, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and one of the nation's liveliest performing arts scenes. Minnesota was an early leader in incorporating forms of alternative dispute resolution into its civil procedure court rules and statutes and was on the forefront of restorative justice efforts such as victim-offender conferencing. This area was the birthplace of the American Indian Movement and continues to boast one of the largest urban Native populations in the country. Minneapolis and St. Paul are among the top cities for the arts and entertainment, active lifestyles, non-profit organizations, and exceptional levels of volunteer engagement. This is a 12-month position. Anticipated annual salary range is $105,000 - $140,000, depending on qualifications and appointment, in addition to a stipend during the Deanship. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 403(b) to eligible employees. The appointment will be made either with tenure or on the tenure track. Equity and Inclusion We seek to recruit and retain faculty members who share our commitment of creating a welcoming and inclusive community aligned with the goals of equity and inclusion. This could be demonstrated by: (1) a candidate's legal practice or community service experience; (2) a scholarly approach that contributes to the legal system's impact on underserved groups; or (3) teaching that incorporates effective strategies for the educational advancement of students in underrepresented groups. Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate must have distinguished academic credentials, including a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and at least 5 years of practice and/or clinical or externship teaching experience. The successful candidate must also be a member in good standing of a state bar and must become a member of the Minnesota Bar within a reasonable time after beginning the position. Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate must have a record of legal scholarship or other engagement with the national community of clinical legal educators. Administrative experience directing a clinic or externship program is strongly preferred. Process Candidates must submit: (1) a resume; and (2) a 2-3 page cover letter that discusses their interest in and qualifications for the position and how their law practice, teaching, research, or community service experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to inclusivity and excellence in experiential education. The committee will consider applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To be considered for our first set of interviews, candidates must submit their application materials by Friday, August 15, 2025. MHSL provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to teaching and working in an environment focused on equity and inclusion.
Mitchell Hamline School of Law-a leader in pedagogical innovation dedicated to expanding access to high-quality legal education-seeks qualified applicants for the position of Associate Dean of Experiential Learning. The successful candidate will provide leadership for experiential learning at Mitchell Hamline, including: (1) directing the clinic and externship programs in the Rosalie Wahl Legal Practice Center; (2) managing clinic, externship, and competitions budgets and staff; and (3) leading the faculty and administration to establish a strategic vision for experiential education across the curriculum. Mitchell Hamline was an early leader in clinical and experiential legal education. The school recently celebrated the 50th anniversary of its nationally ranked clinical program. Mitchell Hamline continues to break new ground by offering a robust clinic and externship program for distance-based students in the school's blended learning program. Supplementing this strong clinical program is a menu of simulation courses in advocacy and problem-solving, which build on and expand the school's historic strengths in trial advocacy and dispute resolution. Mitchell Hamline also established and continues to participate in the innovative Minnesota Justice Foundation, which coordinates pro bono opportunities for law students across all three Minnesota law schools. Our law school is in an historic area of St. Paul on the Indigenous homelands of the Dakota Oyate. It is home to the Penumbra and Fitzgerald theaters, a diverse array of restaurants, and one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. Just across the river, Minneapolis is the home to the Walker Art Center, First Avenue, the Guthrie Theater, the Minneapolis Institute of Art, and one of the nation's liveliest performing arts scenes. Minnesota was an early leader in incorporating forms of alternative dispute resolution into its civil procedure court rules and statutes and was on the forefront of restorative justice efforts such as victim-offender conferencing. This area was the birthplace of the American Indian Movement and continues to boast one of the largest urban Native populations in the country. Minneapolis and St. Paul are among the top cities for the arts and entertainment, active lifestyles, non-profit organizations, and exceptional levels of volunteer engagement. This is a 12-month position. Anticipated annual salary range is $105,000 - $140,000, depending on qualifications and appointment, in addition to a stipend during the Deanship. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance and 403(b) to eligible employees. The appointment will be made either with tenure or on the tenure track. Equity and Inclusion We seek to recruit and retain faculty members who share our commitment of creating a welcoming and inclusive community aligned with the goals of equity and inclusion. This could be demonstrated by: (1) a candidate's legal practice or community service experience; (2) a scholarly approach that contributes to the legal system's impact on underserved groups; or (3) teaching that incorporates effective strategies for the educational advancement of students in underrepresented groups. Minimum Qualifications The successful candidate must have distinguished academic credentials, including a J.D. from an ABA accredited law school and at least 5 years of practice and/or clinical or externship teaching experience. The successful candidate must also be a member in good standing of a state bar and must become a member of the Minnesota Bar within a reasonable time after beginning the position. Preferred Qualifications The ideal candidate must have a record of legal scholarship or other engagement with the national community of clinical legal educators. Administrative experience directing a clinic or externship program is strongly preferred. Process Candidates must submit: (1) a resume; and (2) a 2-3 page cover letter that discusses their interest in and qualifications for the position and how their law practice, teaching, research, or community service experience have prepared them to contribute to our commitment to inclusivity and excellence in experiential education. The committee will consider applications on a rolling basis until the position is filled. To be considered for our first set of interviews, candidates must submit their application materials by Friday, August 15, 2025. MHSL provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. We are committed to teaching and working in an environment focused on equity and inclusion.