The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law invites applications for a clinical faculty position at the rank of either assistant, associate, or professor starting in Autumn 2025. This is a 9-month, non-tenure track position.
We will consider all qualified applicants. We particularly encourage applicants with significant experience representing entrepreneurs and early-stage companies, proven ability to develop a caseload, and a passion for teaching and mentoring. Candidates also should have a record that demonstrates potential for successful clinical teaching and related activities.
Position Description
The Entrepreneurial Business Law Clinic (EBLC) provides students with the opportunity to represent entrepreneurs and their businesses while simultaneously supporting and furthering Ohios mission of sustained economic growth. Students will work with clients on all phases of starting a business, including client intake, entity formation, legal business planning, and contract drafting (including employment and independent contractor contracts). When relevant for the client, students will also learn how to protect the intellectual property of a business.
The Clinical Professor will have complete autonomy over both clinical pedagogy and selection and handling of all cases.
The Colleges clinical-track faculty positions are non-tenure track, with security reasonably similar to tenure, as provided by ABA Standard 405(c) and include governance rights, the opportunity for advancement, access to a research budget, availability of summer research funds, and the potential for research leave.
The position offers a unique opportunity to practice law, teach and supervise students, and engage with the local community from multiple perspectives, at the states flagship university and as part of the Moritz College of Law community.
Performance Objectives
The EBLCs clinical professor will have several responsibilities, including:
supervising up to 8 law students in a 4-credit course offering who represent clients under the Ohio Supreme Court's student practice rule;
designing the course and teaching lawyering skills; and
engaging with the local and regional entrepreneurial community.
Responsibilities:
65% Clinical teaching conducting weekly class seminars (4 hours per week); preparing for classes; supervising students performance of legal services; mentoring individual students
25% Client development identifying individuals and groups for whom the clinic can productively offer services while providing meaningful training opportunities to clinic students
10% Community engagement developing relationships outside the college and being the primary public face of the EBLC
Education and Experience Requirements
Required: JD degree. Three years experience practicing law. Admission or eligible for admission to Ohio Bar.
Desired: Substantial experience representing start-up businesses and nonprofits. Experience with university-level teaching. Experience in leadership or supervisory positions. Experience as a mentor to junior lawyers. Experience that demonstrates potential for successful clinical teaching.
How to Apply
To be considered, please submit your application electronically via Workday. Application materials must include:
Required:
Cover letter
Curriculum Vita (CV)
Please be aware that you will not be able to edit your application after you apply (this includes application materials). Once you start the application you will need to fill it out to completion and upload each of the items listed above.
Candidates invited to on-campus interviews may be asked to provide a Statement of Shared Values, a Statement of Teaching and Mentoring and References.
The College
The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law is an integral part of one of the worlds great educational institutions. Founded in 1891 and consistently the top-ranked law school in the State of Ohio, the Moritz College of Law has grown into one of the nations pre-eminent public law schools and one of the most respected law schools in the world.
A collegial community of approximately 570 students, more than 50 faculty members, and roughly 50 staff, Moritz College of Law is known for its rigorous academic program, its student-first philosophy, the pioneering research of its world-class faculty, a deep commitment to teaching and professional training, a devotion to community, and the development of future leaders.
The colleges more than 11,000 alumni are central to its national reputation. Graduates include justices of the Supreme Court of Ohio, federal appeals and district court judges, U.S. senators, U.S. representatives, governors, managing partners in law firms of all sizes, chief executive officers of Fortune 500 corporations, professors at law schools across the country, and prominent attorneys in private practice, government service, and public interest law firms.
Department Information
The Clinical Programs date back to 1935, when Ohio State was an early pioneer in clinical legal education. Faculty members of the College have long recognized that problem-solving, factual investigation, counseling, negotiation, mediation, transactional, and litigation skills are best learned by combining the practice of law with classroom education. In the Colleges clinical courses, J.D. students represent diverse clients, conduct in-depth legal work, and serve the larger Columbus community accompanied by an intensive academic experience in the classroom.
Clinics are a critical component to developing key and foundational lawyering skills and the formation of a professional identity. Alumni regularly rate clinical courses as their most rewarding and valuable law school experiences.
The University
Ohio State is a top-20 public university, and its Ohio State Wexner Medical Center is one of Americas leading academic health centers and recently ranked No. 4 on Forbes list of best U.S. employers for diversity. Eligible Ohio State employees receive comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental and vision insurance, tuition assistance for employees and their dependents, and state or alternative retirement options with competitive employer contributions.
The Ohio State Universitys Shared Values include Excellence and Impact, Diversity and Innovation, Inclusion and Equity, Care and Compassion, and Integrity and Respect. Our university community welcomes differences, encourages open-minded exploration and courageous thinking, and upholds freedom of expression.
Ohio State is a dynamic community where opportunity thrives, and individuals transform themselves and their world. Positions are available in countless fields and specialties. Become a Buckeye and contribute to an incredible legacy that serves to guide our future and shape a better tomorrow.
The Ohio State University is committed to enhancing academic excellence. Recruiting, supporting, and retaining faculty of the highest caliber is a core component of this commitment. The Office of Academic Affairs (OAA) has established Dual Careers and Faculty Relocation (DCFR) to focus on supporting new and prospective faculty and their loved ones. Service offerings include dual careers partner consultations, identifying potential employers and/or employment opportunities, consultation and resources related to relocation, as well as identifying opportunities to engage on campus and in the surrounding community. While employment opportunities are not guaranteed, resources and consultation are provided to support the partners of new and prospective faculty as they are considering or transitioning to The Ohio State University.
Located in Ohios capital city, Ohio States Columbus campus is near the center of a rapidly growing and diverse metropolitan area with a population of over 1.5 million. The area offers a wide range of affordable housing, many cultural and recreational opportunities, excellent schools, and a strong economy based on government as well as service, transportation, and technology industries. Additional information about the Columbus area is available here. Beyond its Columbus campus, Ohio State has four regional campuses including Ohio State Lima, Ohio State Mansfield, Ohio State Marion, and Ohio State Newark, in addition to the College of Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Sciences (CFAES) Wooster Campus, which houses Ohio State ATI.
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Final candidates are subject to successful completion of a background check.
The Ohio State University is a dynamic community of diverse resources, where opportunity thrives and where individuals transform themselves and the world. Founded in 1870, Ohio State is a world-class public research university and the leading comprehensive teaching and research institution in the state of Ohio. With more than 63,000 students (including 57,000 in Columbus), the Wexner Medical Center, 14 colleges, 80 centers and 175 majors, the university offers its students tremendous breadth and depth of opportunity in the liberal arts, the sciences and the professions.