WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW is seeking a Visiting Clinical Professor to serve as Director for the law school's Intellectual Property Clinic.

Washington University Danforth Campus (St. Louis, MO) Full-Time

To Apply: https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Washington-University-Danforth-Campus/Visiting-Clinical-Professor--Director-of-Intellectual-Property-Clinic---School-of-Law_JR81633

Washington University School of Law invites applications for a visiting clinical faculty position as Director of its Intellectual Property Clinic. The position will be for an initial appointment of one year with the possibility of extension. The Clinic is one of the School’s twenty outstanding law clinics and externships (see https://law.wustl.edu/academics/clinical-education-program/ ). The Clinic, through its second and third-year law students, provides legal advice and services to clients with respect to copyright, patent, trademark, trade secret, and right of publicity matters.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities

• The Director is expected to oversee all aspects of the Clinic, including the teaching of students (through one-on-one tutorials and a weekly seminar), supervision of and responsibility for student casework, identification and selection of clients, and administration of the office and staff.
• The Director will also teach other courses and assist other law school programs as needed.

Required Qualifications

Candidates must possess a J.D. degree from an ABA-accredited law school and must be admitted or eligible to practice law in Missouri (i.e., must be a member of the Missouri Bar, able to become a member within six months of starting the position, or eligible for a certificate to supervise students as a law teacher pursuant to Missouri Supreme Court Rule 13.06).

Preferred Qualifications

• Possess a strong academic record.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• An ability to build and maintain relationships with both students and community/professional partners; and an interest or experience in intellectual property law. 
• Experience practicing law, outstanding legal research and writing skills, and promise as a teacher and mentor for law students. 
• Experience in clinical teaching is not required, but would be desirable. 

Applicant Special Instructions

• Applicants must complete an online application by navigating to https://jobs.wustl.edu/ and searching for job opening number JR81633.
• In addition to completing the online application, applicants should submit a resume, law school transcript, references, and brief description of the candidate’s interest and qualifications to: sanarkiewicz@wustl.edu; Professor Sarah Narkiewicz, Associate Dean for Clinical Education, Washington University School of Law.
• Applications will be considered on a rolling basis. For fullest consideration, apply by June 15th, 2024. Applicants will be expected to start by August 1, 2024.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to our employees. Benefits eligibility is subject to employment status, full-time equivalent (FTE) workload, and weekly standard hours. Please visit our website at https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/ to view a summary of benefits.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

To apply: https://wustl.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/External/job/Washington-University-Danforth-Campus/Visiting-Clinical-Professor--Director-of-Intellectual-Property-Clinic---School-of-Law_JR81633