at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Position Details
Working Position Title
Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Business Law Innovation Clinic, College of Law (37633)
Classification Title
Clinical Assistant Professor
Position Number
00037633
Posting Date
05/07/2024
Closing Date
Priority Review Date
10/01/2024
Business Unit Description
Faculty
Full-Time/Part Time
Full-Time
FTE
1.00
Position Status
Regular
FLSA
Exempt
Job Code
2220
Union Representation
Non-Union
Union Code
N/A
Unit/Department
College of Law
College/Unit
College of Law Dean
Division
Academic Division
Location
SP 270
Link to Department Website or Custom Search Page
https://www.niu.edu/law/index.shtml
Position Summary, Requirements, and Qualifications
Overview
Northern Illinois University (NIU) College of Law invites applications for an opening for an Assistant Clinical Professor of Law who will serve as Director of our Business Law Innovation Clinic. The incumbent will collaborate with the University's College of Business. https://www.niu.edu/law/academics/experiential-learning/clinical/business-law-innovation-clinic.shtml
NIU Law is a public law school. It resides at the heart of a diverse and active university campus of over 17,000 students in DeKalb, Illinois, located on the western edge of the Chicago metropolitan area. NIU College of Law invites applications for an opening for an Assistant Clinical Professor of Law, who will direct and supervise our Business Law Innovation Clinic, which opened in Fall of 2022. The position is a joint hire with the University's College of Business. The ideal start date will be October 1, 2024, to begin preparations for the Fall 2024 semester but may be later if circumstances warrant.
The Business Law Innovation Clinic provides legal assistance to not-for-profit organizations, entrepreneurs and small business owners from underrepresented communities in Dekalb and surrounding communities in Illinois. The Clinic advises students from the NIU College of Business on business formation matters and represents clients with transactional business law issues.
Position Summary
The Clinical Assistant Professor and Director will teach a law clinic seminar course each semester, will supervise clinic students, and will also work in partnership with the College of Business to develop and deliver programming that meets the demand of the marketplace.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Supervises our Business Law Innovation Clinic, which opened in Fall of 2022
Legal responsibilities include assisting businesses with Business Enterprise Certifications, helping with incorporation, business contracts, and non-profit formation, and may also include name searches for trademarks.
Travels to surrounding communities to engage in outreach.
Teach a law clinic seminar course each semester.
Supervises clinic students.
Works in partnership with the College of Business to develop and deliver programming that meets the demand of the marketplace. This may include teaching a summer course and/or creating content for revenue-generating workshops hosted by the College of Business.
Responsible for developing and maintaining partnerships between the University and its surrounding communities to engage in outreach.
Leads workshops
Writes grant proposals
Serves on law school committees
Minimum Required Qualifications
J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school;
At least three years of significant experience in the practice of business law.
Admission to the practice of law and good standing in at least one state or the District of Columbia;
Ability to be admitted to the practice of law in the State of Illinois within a reasonable time;
Additional Requirements
N/A
Preferred Qualifications
At least five years of significant experience in the practice of business law/or business legal related, and/or experience teaching and supervising students in a law school clinic.
Physical Demands Summary
N/A
Appointment and Compensation Details
Anticipated Appointment Start Date
10/1/2024
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Percent of Staff Year
1.00
Standard Hours Per Week
37.50
Salary
Commensurate with experience and qualifications. NIU offers a robust Benefits Package.
Hourly or Semi-monthly Pay Rate/Range
See above
Earn Type
Salary
Application Procedure
Application Procedure
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In accordance with applicable statutes and regulations, NIU is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, sex, religion, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, political affiliation, or any other factor unrelated to professional qualifications, and will comply with all applicable federal and state statutes, regulations and orders pertaining to nondiscrimination, equal opportunity and affirmative action.
