Clinical Supervising Attorney & Lecturer in Law, International Human Rights & Conflict Resolution Clinic

Minimum qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent legal degree;

• A minimum of five years of human rights experience, which may include supervising and mentoring law students and/or junior colleagues; and

• Admission to practice in California or eligibility and willingness to sit for the next California Bar exam.

Preferred qualifications

• Demonstrated commitment to rigorous, innovative, strategic, and self-reflective human rights work;

• Substantive legal knowledge of human rights issues;

• Ability to design and direct complex, innovative, and interdisciplinary projects;

• Significant experience implementing a wide range of tactics and tools employed in the human rights field;

• Deep commitment and demonstrated ability to work in strong, collaborative, and rights-respecting partnerships, including with clients, impacted communities, and civil society organizations;

• An understanding of and engagement with critiques of human rights field, as well as experience with responding to and overcoming those critiques in practice;

• Excellent teamwork, collaboration, and interpersonal skills;

• Strong organizational / management skills and attention to detail;

• Ability to work in a self-directed and entrepreneurial environment; and

• Second language abilities.

The expected pay range for this position is $130,000 - $170,000 per annum. Stanford University has provided a good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

The Application Process

Applicants should submit their resumes and other materials through http://jobs.stanford.edu, referencing job number 107994.  Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to submit their materials by February 22, 2026.  The CSA will ideally begin work with IHRCRC on June 8, 2026.

You must include all of the following application materials for your application to be noted complete and considered.  Please note that the application portal may default to including only your resume in your submission.  Note that all of the following items must be checked off as "Relevant to this Job" and included along with your application, regardless of the default settings in the application portal.

The following materials should be submitted:

• Cover letter no longer than two pages describing the applicant’s interest in clinical teaching and the relevant experience they bring to the position;

• One-page statement of the applicant’s vision of clinical education, and any clinical project(s) the applicant would propose to develop;

• Resume;

• List of at least three references;
• Law school transcript; and
• Writing sample of no longer than 15 pages.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and 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, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Stanford seeks to hire the best talent and to promote a safe and secure environment for all members of the university community and its property. To that end, new staff hires must successfully pass a background check prior to starting work at the University.