Vice Dean for Clinics and Experiential Education (Teaching Professor of Law)

Position Overview Position title: Vice Dean for Clinics and Experiential Education (Teaching Professor of Law) Salary Range: Step 1 to Step 9 ($196,000 - $297,600). Off‑scale salaries may be offered to meet competitive conditions. Position Description UCLA School of Law invites applications for a full‑time Vice Dean for Clinics and Experiential Education (Teaching Professor of Law) to provide strategic, innovative leadership across all of our experiential programs, including clinics, practicum courses, the trial advocacy program, simulations, and externships. This is a full‑time faculty position with security of employment beginning July 1, 2026. The Vice Dean is a key member of UCLA School of Law’s nationally recognized experiential program. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Vice Dean will lead the development and implementation of a comprehensive multi‑year strategy for clinical and experiential education; support experiential faculty and instructors; advance learning outcomes, strengthen community and national engagement; and ensure that UCLA Law’s experiential programs reflect best practices in pedagogy, professional responsibility, and institutional risk management. The successful candidate will be expected to serve in this administrative leadership position for at least 5 years before returning to clinical teaching at the law school. Core Responsibilities Strategic Leadership and Vision Develop and implement a multi‑year strategic plan for the law school’s clinical and experiential education programs. Enhance curricular alignment across experiential course types. Advise the Dean on long‑term priorities and resource allocation. Experiential Faculty Leadership and Support Mentor and support clinical and experiential faculty across appointment types. Plan pedagogy workshops with internal and external facilitators. Create and maintain cohesion and community among clinical faculty. Curricular Oversight Ensure that clinical and experiential courses meet UCLA Law and ABA standards. Re‑establish and chair a school‑wide Experiential Committee. Establish a process for evaluating proposals for new clinics and experiential courses. Promote curricular clarity for students and ensure strong student advising structures. Review and develop effective experiential enrollment procedures. Operations and Budget Manage the central budget for all clinics and experiential programs. Oversee a centralized experiential operations team. Ensure administrative efficiency and support. Enhance uniformity and ensure best practices for document management, data security, and other administrative infrastructure for live‑client clinics. External Engagement and Advancement Represent UCLA Law nationally in clinical and experiential education networks and academic conferences. Facilitate and strengthen partnerships between UCLA Law’s experiential and clinical programs and the Los Angeles community. Collaborate with communications staff to promote impact. Partner with Development on strategic fundraising. Teaching Responsibilities After concluding Vice Dean administrative responsibilities, direct a clinic at the law school with a teaching load comparable to other Teaching Professors of Law. Qualifications and Experience Juris Doctorate (JD) admitted to state bar. Extensive experience in clinical and/or experiential leadership. Experience directing a law school clinic. Demonstrated understanding of clinical and experiential pedagogies. Demonstrated ability to lead complex academic initiatives. Proven ability to manage teams and build consensus. Strong interpersonal and collaborative skills. Demonstrated commitment to student success. National engagement profile preferred. Application Requirements Document Requirements Curriculum Vitae – most recently updated. Cover Letter. Statement of Research, Scholarship, or other Creative Work. Reference Check Authorization Release Form. UCLA Mission Statement. Reference Requirements 3–5 professional references (contact information only). About UCLA The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. Job Location Los Angeles, CA #J-18808-Ljbffr University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA)