ASSISTANT CLINICAL PROFESSOR in ENTREPRENEURSHIP PROGRAMS / UMKC / School of Law 54911

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University of Missouri-Kansas City
SCHOOL OF LAW
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Job Description

The UMKC School of Law has a wide range of courses and clinics, as well as local, regional, and national community of practice endeavors, and other activities at intersections of innovation, economic development, technology, business, and civic and social benefit initiatives (collectively, “Entrepreneurship Programs”). Those programs include many interdisciplinary and multi-institution collaborations, community engagement, and service-learning components. As an Assistant Clinical Professor, this hire’s functions would include (i) providing teaching in clinical and quasi-clinical projects-based and skills training entrepreneurship and innovation courses, and (ii) assisting in the coordination, growth, and collective impact of the Law School’s Entrepreneurship Programs with the many collaborators with which the Law School engages through them.

The Assistant Clinical Professor in Entrepreneurship Programs will:

• Under the direction of the Law School’s Director of the Entrepreneurial Legal Services Clinic and the Intellectual Property Clinic, supervise law students on selected client engagements, and assist with community education on matters at intersections of law, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
• In addition to teaching in the two above-referenced clinics, teach or co-teach courses in a teaching package drawn from among the following courses: Entrepreneurship & New Venture Creation; Entrepreneurial Urban Development; Social Entrepreneurship Ventures; and Transactional Lawyering Skills.
• Under the direction of the Law School’s Director of Entrepreneurship Programs, assist with:

--Administration of two national platforms in which the Law School has leadership role ( www.eshiplaw.org and www.thelegaltechlab.com )

--Coordination of collaborations of various elements of the Law School’s Entrepreneurship Programs with the UMKC Innovation Center, Regnier Institute for Entrepreneurship & Innovation, Center for Neighborhoods, other UMKC academic units, UM System entrepreneurship endeavors, local governments, local community organizations, other organizations, such as relevant sections or committees of the Association of American Law Schools, and the national MetroLab Network (see https://metrolabnetwork.org/ )

--Grants and other resources seeking activities for programs and events associated with the Law School’s Entrepreneurship Programs.

Minimum Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
• A license to practice law in the State of Missouri or be eligible and willing to obtain Missouri licensure.
• Experience with managing a multi-faceted workload.
• Prior experiences as an entrepreneur and/or working with entrepreneurs that would help inform teaching law students and students from other disciplines on intersections of law, entrepreneurship, and innovation.

Salary

This is a 12-month, full-time, ranked non-tenure track academic position under a contractual appointment for a one-year renewable term with successful evaluation. Salary is in the range of $65,000-$70,000 per year and commensurate with experience and qualifications. The position includes full benefits, including health insurance and CLE requirements.

Application Deadline

Applications will be reviewed upon receipt. The position remains open until filled.

Application Instructions

Applicantsmustapply through the UMKC’s Human Resources website: http://www.umkc.edu/hr/career-opportunities/default.asp . Job Identification 46198

Applicants must combine all application materials (cover letter, resume, and list of at least three references) into one PDF or Microsoft Word document and upload as a resume attachment. Limit document name to 50 characters. Maximum size limit is 11MB. Do not include special characters (e.g., /, &, %, etc.).

This hire will be required to submit prior to appointment an official transcript of their J.D. degree and evidence of good standing showing an active license to practice law in Missouri or eligibility or willingness to be waived into the Missouri bar.

If you are experiencing technical problems, please email umpshrsupport@umsystem.edu .

For questions about the position, please contact umkcfacultysearch@umkc.edu including the Job Identification number 46198 and name of the position.

Inquiries may be sent to : Professor Anthony Luppino UMKC School of Law 500 E. 52nd St. Kansas City, MO 64110 luppinoa@umkc.edu

Comments

The UMKC School of Law is the urban law school of the University of Missouri System and is located on a beautifully landscaped campus in the Country Club Plaza area of Kansas City, Missouri, a vibrant metropolitan area of more than two million people. UMKC offers courses leading to J.D. or LL.M. degrees for approximately 400 students.

UMKC is a public, urban, research university with more than 16,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students. It is part of the larger University of Missouri System. Our university is committed to becoming a model urban university that is recognized for our partnerships with diverse communities to effectively foster a healthy, safe, more economically secure quality of life.

A City on the Rise: Big City Life and Midwest Charm, Kansas City offers the best of both worlds - a vivaceous, urban community with midwestern appeal and an affordable cost of living. The Kansas City metropolitan area is among the most entrepreneurial cities in America. Our UMKC campuses are centered in the hubs of business activity, museums, cultural arts, (some great barbeque and ethnic cuisine!) and health science research engagement for both the Volker and Health Sciences campuses. Our community boasts championship professional athletic teams, NASCAR racing, and a rich history of music and performing arts. Our beautiful state provides rivers, lakes, biking/hiking trails and mountains for outdoor enthusiasts all within an easy drive.

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