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Visiting Lecturer: Law, Business, and Entrepreneurship


Position Overview


School / Campus / College: School of Law

Organization: School of Law

Title: Visiting Lecturer: Law, Business, and Entrepreneurship


Position Details


Position Description

The University of Washington School of Law seeks applications for a full-time, non-tenure track Visiting Lecturer on a 9-month service period to teach courses related to Law, Business, and Entrepreneurship (LBE). Courses may include Business Organizations, Entrepreneurial Law, Law and Technology, Intellectual Property Survey, and Nonprofit Organizations. The successful candidate will have a track record of teaching and practical experience in these areas.

Key responsibilities:

  • Teach upper-level courses in Law, Business, and Entrepreneurship.
  • Provide academic advising and mentoring to students interested in business law, innovation, and entrepreneurial law.
  • Engage in the intellectual life of the law school community.

The base salary range for this position will be $8333.33 - 12,500 per month, commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Qualifications

  • Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school
  • Minimum of 3 years of experience teaching in the areas of business law, innovation, or entrepreneurial law, or a minimum of 3 years of relevant post-law school experience that demonstrates the potential for teaching excellence
  • Strong research and writing skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to work effectively with students, faculty, and staff from diverse backgrounds.

Instructions

Applications should include:

1. A detailed cover letter describing qualifications for the position, including academic preparation and experience

2. Curriculum vitae

3. The names and contact information of 3 individuals who can provide a reference. (Please do not send letters of recommendation at this time; the School of Law will contact references as needed)

The committee will begin reviewing applications ASAP. The position will remain open until filled. Appointment to commence on September 16, 2023.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

University of Washington is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, disability, or protected veteran status.

Benefits Information

A summary of benefits associated with this title/rank can be found at https://hr.uw.edu/benefits/benefits-orientation/benefit-summary-pdfs/. Appointees solely employed and paid directly by a non-UW entity are not UW employees and are not eligible for UW or Washington State employee benefits.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Washington is committed to building diversity among its faculty, librarian, staff, and student communities, and articulates that commitment in the UW Diversity Blueprint (http://www.washington.edu/diversity/diversity-blueprint/). Additionally, the University’s Faculty Code recognizes faculty efforts in research, teaching and/or service that address diversity and equal opportunity as important contributions to a faculty member’s academic profile and responsibilities (https://www.washington.edu/admin/rules/policies/FCG/FCCH24.html#2432).

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Disability Services

To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Services Office at 206-543-6450 or dso@uw.edu.

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