Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Business Law Innovation Clinic, Col

Working Position Title Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Business Law Innovation Clinic, College of Law (37633) UPDATED (Extended)
Classification Title Clinical Assistant Professor
Position Number 00037633
Posting Date 12/08/2023
Closing Date
Priority Review Date 03/15/2024
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

Overview
Position Summary
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Directs and supervises Business Law Innovation Clinic.
• Teaches a law clinic seminar course each semester and for one summer school session.
• Directly supervises the legal work of clinic students.
• Advises and represents clients with transactional business law matters including entity formation and incorporation, applications for Business Enterprise Certifications, and with other business law matters commensurate with the faculty member's experience and expertise.
• Advises and represents clients with formation of non-profit organizations, with applications for federal income tax exemption, and with other matters commensurate with the faculty member's experience and expertise.
• Works in partnership with the College of Business to develop and deliver programming, including possibly teaching a summer course in the College of Business and/or creating content for revenue-generating workshops hosted by the College of Business.
• Develops and maintains partnerships between the University and its surrounding communities by engaging in outreach and leading educational workshops and presentations.
• Participates in development and fundraising activities for the Business Law Innovation Clinic, including seeking new funding sources, writing grant applications, and promoting the Business Law Innovation Clinic widely.
• Provides service to the College of Law, the University, and the community through active participation in committees and through professional activities related to bar associations and/or legal education.

Minimum Required Qualifications

• J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• At least three years of significant experience in the practice of transactional business law.
• Admission to the practice of law and in 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 not to exceed two years after commencement of employment.

Additional Requirements
Preferred Qualifications

• At least five years of significant experience in the practice of transactional business law, in the formation and representation of not-for-profit organizations, and/or experience teaching and supervising students in a law school clinic.

Physical Demands Summary

Anticipated Appointment Start Date May 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

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of Three Professional References
• Diversity Statement
• Unofficial Transcripts - Official Upon Hire

Special Instructions
Quick Link to Applicant https://employment.niu.edu/postings/75331
Is Background Check Required Yes
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