Description

Suffolk University Law School invites applications for the position of Director of Externship Programs . Suffolk’s Externship Programs are a part of our nationally recognized experiential programs, currently ranked among the top 10 such programs nationally by U.S. News & World Report and ranked among the top 20 for more than a decade. Our E xternship P rograms include non-profit , governmental, judicial, law firm, and corporate placements throughout the U.S and internationally. We also offer a Domestic Semester-in-Practice program, in which students may work full-time domestically doing public interest legal work. Our externship students enroll in one of several specialized externship c ourse s before or concurrent with their placements , which are taught by adjunct faculty or the Director. This position is at the rank of Practitioner in Residence, which is a non-tenure track faculty position.

The Externship Director is responsible for leading and implementing all aspects of our E xternship P rogram s during the fall, spring and summer terms, in close coordination with the leadership of Clinical and Experiential programs, as well as other departments at the Law School. Responsibilities include:

• Developing and executing programmatic policies and procedures to ensure the quality of student learning and compliance with all applicable standards;
• Maintaining relationships with existing externship placements and developing new and diverse placements of interest to , and educationally appropriate for , Suffolk Law s tudents ;
• Managing the externship application and enrollment processes ;
• Assist ing , advising , and supervising students throughout all stages of the externship process ;
• Providing oversight over placements, including through regular site visits, emails, and conversations with field supervisors;
• Overseeing and supporting all externship seminar classes, including those taught by adjunct faculty ;
• Developing and teaching a new online externship course, and t eaching a 1-credit summer “mini-course” for students participating in summer domestic and international externships ;
• Conducting regular program reviews and w orking with leadership of Suffolk’s Experiential Programs to ensure Externship Programs achieve best practices, meet relevant accreditation and institutional standards, and satisfy curricular needs and priorities ; and
• Promoting Externship Programs internally and externally .

Qualifications: J.D. required; MA B ar membership is preferred . Prior substantial law practice experience in a law firm , corporation, government agency, or public interest setting required. A successful candidate will have a well-established legal network or the ability to effectively network to expand the program ; previous experience teaching and/or mentoring new attorneys ; and demonstrated skill and passion for working with law students. Prior experience in clinical or externship teaching a plus. Excellent collaborative, organizational, and communication skills required. Excellent administrative , organizational , and leadership skills required.

Timing/Hours: This is a full-time , non-tenure-track faculty position on a year-round ( 12-month ) schedule . The amount of work will ebb and flow during the year. The w ork schedule may be flexible , including the potential for a hybrid work arrangement, but the position requires work on some evenings and weekends. The position will begin July 1, 2026.

Application Process and Required Materials : Applicants should submit a resume or curriculum vitae and teaching evaluations (if applicable), along with a cover letter addressed to Professor Christina Miller, Co-Chair of the Clinical Committee.