Clinical Supervisor - Policy Advocacy Clinic - School of Law

Clinical Supervisor - Policy Advocacy Clinic - School of Law Position overview Position title: Clinical Supervisor Salary range: The UC academic salary scales set the minimum pay at appointment.
See the following table(s) for the current salary scale(s) for this position: https://www.
ucop.
edu/academic-personnel-programs/_files/2023-24/july-2023-acad-salary-scales/t15-f.
pdf .
The starting full-time salary for this position is salary point 19, currently $130,851.
Percent time: 100% Anticipated start: July 1, 2024 Position duration: Initial one-year term with eligibility for renewal under the union contract.
Application Window Open date: March 9, 2024 Next review date: Sunday, Mar 24, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Apply by this date to ensure full consideration by the committee.
Final date: Saturday, Aug 31, 2024 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled.
Position description The Berkeley Law Policy Advocacy Clinic (PAC) seeks applications for a Clinical Supervisor.
This is a non-tenure track position with the possibility of renewal contingent on funding.
This is an in-person position located in Berkeley, CA.
Under the supervision of the clinic directors, the Clinical Supervisor's general responsibilities include training and supervising students to provide policy advocacy support to PAC's clients, managing one or more clinic projects independently (i.
e.
, without a co-supervisor), and performing varied administrative and other tasks to assist in the clinic's operation.
In PAC, interdisciplinary teams of JD and MPP students support high-impact, non-litigation campaigns on behalf of historically marginalized communities to address systemic racial and economic injustice.
PAC's approach is ground-up (informed by impacted people), problem-based (addressing pressing issues) and client-driven (accountable to community organizations).
Current clinic projects support campaigns to: (1) end criminal and juvenile system fees, (2), reimagine restitution, (3) reduce mass incarceration, and (4) hold police accountable for misconduct.
PAC and the Clinical Program are committed to building an equitable and inclusive staff to teach and work in a multicultural and antiracist learning environment.
PAC provides support for Clinical Supervisors to attend conferences and other trainings that advance their professional development goals and interests.
DUTIES Under the supervision of the Clinic Directors, the Clinical Supervisor will be responsible for: Clinical Supervision and Advocacy (80%) Teach, train, and supervise six to eight clinic students per semester Manage clinic projects and vet new clinic projects Develop and maintain clinic relationships with clients, partners, and other stakeholders Travel to offsite meetings to work on clinic matters (often with students and out-of-state) Attend the weekly clinic seminar and assist in teaching the seminar on an as-needed basis Manage clinic projects during summers, winter break, and faculty leaves Administrative Duties (15%) Help maintain clinic and project files, course materials, website, and social media feeds Organize programmatic events, such as convenings, workshops, and speaker series Promote the clinic to prospective students and other constituencies Engage in media relations and development Speak at public events and with the press, and participate in professional networking, training, and development activities Work with other law school clinical faculty and staff to improve PAC and the clinical program Other Duties as Assigned (5%) Perform other duties as needed to assist in the clinic's operation or in support of clinic goals UC Field Work Supervisors are academic appointees in an organized bargaining unit and are exclusively represented by the American Federation of Teachers - Unit 18.
More Info : https://www.
law.
berkeley.
edu/experiential/clinics/policy-advocacy-clinic/ Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) J.
D.
degree, M.
P.
P degree, or equivalent international degree Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Three (3) years of professional work experience Preferred qualifications At least three (3) years of post-graduate experience in criminal, economic, and/or racial justice advocacy Excellent research, writing, analytical, communication, organizational, and planning skills Strong collaboration, mentoring, and facilitation skills Experience in clinical teaching and supervision, other University teaching, or as a clinical student Ability to manage projects and supervise students independently Ability to develop constructive and respectful relationships with community members, policymakers, media, academics, advocates, and activists Ability to contribute to an equitable, inclusive, and antiracist workplace, including sensitivity and empathy in interactions with people from different backgrounds Sense of humor, positive attitude, and self-awareness Application Requirements Document requirements Additional materials may be required of applicants.
Resume or Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated resume or C.
V.
Cover Letter Writing Sample - A sample of written policy advocacy work no longer than 10 pages.
Statement on Contributions to Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion - Statement on your contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion, including information about your understanding of these topics, your record of activities to date, and your specific plans and goals for advancing equity and inclusion if hired at Berkeley.
More Information and guidelines .
Reference requirements 2-3 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://aprecruit.
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edu/JPF04331 Help contact: academicpositions@law.
berkeley.
edu About UC Berkeley UC Berkeley is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging.
The excellence of the institution requires an environment in which the diverse community of faculty, students, and staff are welcome and included.
Successful candidates will demonstrate knowledge and skill related to ensuring equity and inclusion in the activities of their academic position (e.
g.
, teaching, research, and service, as applicable).
The University of California, Berkeley is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status.
For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy see: https://policy.
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edu/doc/4000376/NondiscrimAffirmAct In searches when letters of reference are required all letters will be treated as confidential per University of California policy and California state law.
Please refer potential referees, including when letters are provided via a third party (i.
e.
, dossier service or career center), to the UC Berkeley statement of confidentiality prior to submitting their letter.
As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time.
Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.
Job location Berkeley, CA To apply, visit https://aprecruit.
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