Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor and Director of Business Law Innovation Clinic
Northern Illinois University College of Law invites applications for a full‑time Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor who will also serve as Director of the Business Law Innovation Clinic. The position will start on a 12‑month appointment, fully funded by NIU. The starting rank will be Assistant or Associate Clinical Professor based on qualifications.
Overview
NIU Law is a top public law school recognized for diversity, value, and careers in public interest. The Business Law Innovation Clinic provides legal assistance to not‑for‑profit organizations, entrepreneurs, and small business owners in under‑represented communities in DeKalb and Naperville. The clinic advises on business formation and represents clients with transactional business law issues.
Responsibilities
- Direct and supervise the daily operation of the Business Law Innovation Clinic.
- Supervise and teach law students in a clinical setting.
- Teach clinic seminar classes each semester and a summer school session.




- Supervise the legal work of clinic students, both full‑time DeKalb students and part‑time JD students at Naperville (in‑person or online).
- Advise and represent clients on entity formation, incorporation, business enterprise certification, and related business law matters.
- Advise and represent clients on formation of non‑profit organizations, federal tax‑exempt status, and related matters.
- Engage in outreach, educational workshops, and presentations to strengthen community connections.
- Maintain records of community engagement activities.
- Collaborate with the Director of Clinical Programs and other NIU College of Law clinical faculty.
- Develop and maintain community partnerships, seek new funding sources, write grant applications, and promote the clinic.
- Provide service to the College of Law and the university through committee participation and professional activities.

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