University of Illinois College of Law-Innovation and Entrepreneurship Clinic - Clinical Professor
The University of Illinois College of Law seeks a dynamic and accomplished legal practitioner to develop and direct a new clinic in Innovation and Entrepreneurship. The clinic will focus on the transactional matters and related legal issues facing entrepreneurs as they start, manage, and grow their ventures.
Responsibilities will include leadership of the clinic, management of the clinic's legal matters, supervision and mentorship of students, and relevant course instruction. The position plays a key role in law students’ transactional education, as the clinic will provide advice to student, faculty and regional entrepreneurs on such issues as entity selection and formation, negotiation of founder agreements, contract drafting, and the structure of venture financing. The clinic will be an important participant in the vibrant start-up ecosystem that exists around the University.
Depending on experience, the director will be hired on the College's clinical faculty track as a Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, or Clinical Professor. The position is full time and, like other clinical-faculty-track positions, can lead to a presumptively renewable multi-year appointment.
The University of Illinois is home to a distinguished and collegial national law school, founded in 1897 and situated within a premier research university that affords unrivaled opportunities for cutting-edge legal scholarship, innovative interdisciplinary work, and professional involvement with the dynamic Chicago legal community. The University is a center for innovation and has been nationally recognized as being in the top ten universities for start-up founders. Champaign-Urbana is an inclusive college town with an exceptional quality of life.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a J.D., be licensed in Illinois within one year of hire, have substantial experience as a practicing lawyer, and have experience or a strong interest in teaching, mentoring and supervising law students. Teaching experience is preferred.
Appointment Information
This is a 100% full-time Academic position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible by July 1, 2026. Salary for this position is commensurate with experience, ranging from $115,000-$170,000.
Application Procedures & Deadline Information
Please upload a curriculum vitae, cover letter briefly explaining your interest in the position, any sample publications or teaching materials, and contact information of four references (name, telephone number and email address).
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis and must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on September 30, 2025. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Must be submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu or will not be considered. For further information about this specific position, please contact Devin Scheidemantel at wds@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu.
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position.
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