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Location

Dekalb, IL | United States

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Job description

Full-Time/Part Time: Full-Time

Position Summary:

The Clinical Assistant Professor and Director will direct the daily operations of the Business Law Innovation Clinic, teach a law clinic seminar course each semester, directly supervise the legal work of clinic students, and work in partnership with the College of Business to develop and deliver programming. This is a twelve-month full-time position fully funded by Northern Illinois University.

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. 

Salary: Commensurate with experience and qualifications; NIU offers a robust benefits package .

Application Procedure:

For full consideration, prospective applications should visit to apply and upload the following materials by March 15, 2024 :

Required Documents

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

Applications submitted after March 15, 2024 are welcomed but will be considered as needed.

Please direct questions to the search committee chair, Heidi Frostestad at [email protected]; or to Tita Kaus, Administrative Assistant to the Dean, at 815-753-1068 or [email protected].

EEO Statement Summary:

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.

The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies:

Ethics and Compliance Officer, Title IX Coordinator
Health Services 230
[email protected]
815-753-5560

About Northern Illinois University

Northern Illinois University's vision is to be an engine for innovation to advance social mobility; promote personal, professional and intellectual growth; and transform the world through research, artistry, teaching and outreach.The mission of Northern Illinois University is to empower students through educational excellence and experiential learning as we pursue knowledge, share our research and artistry, and engage communities for the benefit of the region, state, nation and world.

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