THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY MORITZ COLLEGE OF LAW invites applications for the position of Jeff & Cynthia Harris Fellow in its Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic (EBLC) to start in Summer 2021.

The Fellow will assist the Director of the EBLC in running and teaching the clinic, which provides third-year law students with the opportunity to learn transactional lawyering skills by representing entrepreneurs, startups, small businesses, and nonprofit organizations. EBLC students typically work with clients on all phases of starting a business, including client intake, entity formation, and contract drafting. Students also learn how to protect and license the intellectual property of a business and how to use and secure licenses for others’ intellectual property. The Fellow will have several areas of responsibility, including 1) classroom teaching of lawyering skills, 2) supervising law students who represent clients under the Ohio Supreme Court’s student practice rule, and 3) engaging with the local and regional entrepreneurial community. The Fellow will be invited to participate in the academic life of the College of Law. A Fellow who wishes to engage in academic research will be supported in doing so.

This is a two-year position (structured as a twelve-month contract with full University fringe benefits, presumptively renewable for a second year). The ideal start date will be July 1, 2021. The successful candidate will begin teaching in August 2021.

Candidates with at least two years of experience representing entrepreneurs and early-stage companies in intellectual property matters are strongly preferred; candidates should also have an excellent academic record that demonstrates potential for clinical teaching and preparation of clinical educational materials; candidates should be admitted to the Ohio Bar or eligible for admission in Ohio.

To apply for this position, please send an email including all application materials to moritzhr@osu.edu with the title of this position in the subject line. Please include a resume, list of 3 references, and cover letter. Applications are due by December 31, 2020 and will be reviewed on a rolling basis. Interviews are expected to take place in January 2021. Questions can be directed to Professor Paige Wilson at wilson.3980@osu.edu. More information is available at https://www.jobsatosu.com/postings/104547.

The College of Law is an integral part of one of the world’s great research and educational institutions. Founded in 1891 and consistently ranked nationally as a top-15 public law school, the College boasts a collegial community of approximately 570 students and more than 50 faculty members. The College is known for its rigorous academic program, the pioneering research of its world-class faculty, a deep commitment to teaching and professional training, and the development of future leaders. The Ohio State University is committed to establishing a culturally and intellectually diverse environment, encouraging all members of our learning community to reach their full potential. The Ohio State University is an equal opportunity employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, or protected veteran status. Requires successful completion of a background check.