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Full-Time Teaching Positions in the Northwestern MSL Program
Please help Northwestern hire new faculty for our Master of Science in Law program. We will continue to consider applications after April 8th, and the positions will be open until filled. If you have any questions or simply want to find out more, please contact Monica Llorente at m-llorente@law.northwestern.edu.
The Northwestern Pritzker School of Law invites applications for three full-time faculty positions in its Master of Science in Law program, with an expected start date of July 1, 2022. Candidates will be considered for appointment on the law school’s lecturer track (Lecturer or Senior Lecturer); these positions are not tenure eligible.
The Master of Science in Law (MSL) is an innovative legal master's degree offered by the Northwestern Pritzker School of Law. This program is geared specifically towards STEM professionals who are interested in topics at the intersection of law, regulation, business, and policy. The residential full-time program began in 2014; the online part-time format was added in 2017. The MSL program has a diverse student body, with both domestic and international students, and students of different ages, levels of work experience, backgrounds, race and ethnicity, and career goals. There are currently over 200 students enrolled and the program has over 400 alumni. Graduates of the MSL work in a variety of industries, including consulting, finance, pharma, biotech, engineering, healthcare, and law (including intellectual property, legal operations, and others); some go on to further study in medicine, business, law, and other fields.
The duties of the positions include teaching a full-time load of courses each year within both formats (residential and online) of the MSL program; there may also be the opportunity to teach in the JD program. Administrative responsibilities of the positions include advising and recruiting students. We seek applicants with a record of or potential for excellence in teaching, an aptitude for mentoring students regarding academic and career goals, and the ability to work collaboratively with others.
Preferred qualifications include a JD and 3-5 years of experience teaching or working in a field relevant to the MSL curriculum, such as a legal, business, entrepreneurship, or regulatory setting. In addition, we seek applicants who have experience with or interest in working with international students and global issues.
The MSL is an important manifestation of the Law School’s commitment to programs at the interface of law, business, and STEM. While MSL classes are separate from JD classes, they are taught by the same faculty and often cover similar topics. MSL students are well-integrated into the life of the law school; their presence enhances the learning environment for all law students.
The MSL curriculum clusters in four main areas: business, regulation, intellectual property, and skills development. Classes cover a wide variety of topics at the law-business-STEM interface, such as privacy, patent design, health and medicine, IP strategy, entrepreneurship, data security and breach, and regulation of STEM industries. Students in the MSL also take classes that focus on developing communication and quantitative skills.
We welcome applicants who can teach a variety of courses across the MSL curriculum; we have a particular interest in applicants who can teach courses in business law, intellectual property, legislation and regulation, ethics, and professional communication/skills (including writing, research, etc.).
Applicants should submit a CV and a cover letter explaining interest in the position through Northwestern’s online application system at this link. Applicants are encouraged to apply by April 8, 2022.
To learn more about the MSL program, please see the law school’s MSL website. A copy of the MSL curriculum can be found online here.
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Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply. Click for information on EEO is the Law.
Prairie State Legal Services. Various Locations and Attorney Positions https://www.pslegal.org/careers/
Executive Director / General Counsel. The Illinois Courts Commission, the agency created by the Illinois Constitution to decide disciplinary cases brought against judges, announced today that it is seeking its first Executive Director / General Counsel.
A press release issued by the Courts Commission is attached to this email. A job description and application information are appended to the press release. The Courts Commission would welcome and appreciate efforts by your association to publicize to your members—by inclusion in association publications and/or by a separate email devoted to this announcement—the existence of this unique and important professional opportunity. Please direct any questions to: Laurie Marino
(312) 793-5460
lmarino@IllinoisCourtsCommission.gov
Lawyers Committee for Better Housing is searching for a full time Staff Attorney for our legal team, and would be especially interested in building our capacity to communicate effectively with our bilingual clients. We would very much appreciate it if you could share the below link and/or attached posting with your communities.
https://www.lcbh.org/about-us/jobs-and-internships
Fisher Phillips LLP has an opening in our Chicago office for an Labor and Employment Associate position. The job description can be found below. Applicants should submit their resume, transcript, and cover letter, and complete the application at the following link: Fisher Phillips Career Opportunities.
Description: The Chicago office of Fisher Phillips seeks an associate with 2-4 years of employment and labor counseling and litigation experience. The candidate must be able to write well, draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings, draft motions and agency position statements, and take and defend depositions. Must have strong research, writing, and analytical skills as well as a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as be a part of a team. Candidates with non-employment litigation experience will not be considered. Must be admitted to practice in Illinois. We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Please let me know if it is possible to post this position with your organization or distribute to your members. Thank you in advance for your help! Please let me know if you have any questions.
Cadie March
Recruiting Assistant
Fisher & Phillips LLP
1075 Peachtree Street, NE | Suite 3500 | Atlanta, GA 30309
cmarch@fisherphillips.com
SUPERVISING ATTORNEY – HEALTH CARE or EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLINIC Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago-Kent College of LawThe C-K Law
The C-K Law Group of Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, is now accepting applications for a full-time in-house clinical faculty member from established attorneys who work with health care clients or who have an established employee benefits practice. The successful candidate already has a robust client base that involves pursuing administrative claims, insurance defense, benefits compliance, and/or related litigation. As a clinical professor, primary duties include teaching enrolled student interns lawyering skills, supervising their assigned client case work, and mentoring them through the myriad associated
professional issues. The attorney’s salary is negotiable and based on experience, but will be primarily determined by the amount of fees the attorney is able to generate from the clients he or she represents. The position carries University benefits including medical, group life insurance, retirement, etc. This is an excellent opportunity for talented attorneys wishing to teach and practice in a unique in-house clinical education setting. Preference will be given to candidates who have been admitted to the Illinois Bar for a minimum of five (5) years, have a strong background in transactional business issues, and have some experience educating law students in the practice of law. Applicants should have strong academic credentials and a commitment to educating the next generation of lawyers, as well as a desire to be part of a collegial group of attorneys and faculty at the law school.
For more information, see the posting: https://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/8162
Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA
employer; we are committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within our community.
Illinois Tech seeks applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, marital status,
religion, creed, national origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation,
and/or gender identity and expression. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration.
Open Date: February 28, 2022. Please contact and send resumes to:
Jonathan Decatorsmith
Director of Clinical Education
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
565 W. Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60661-3691
jdecator@kentlaw.iit.edu
Executive Director / General Counsel. The Illinois Courts Commission, the agency created by the Illinois Constitution to decide disciplinary cases brought against judges, announced today that it is seeking its first Executive Director / General Counsel.
A press release issued by the Courts Commission is attached to this email. A job description and application information are appended to the press release. The Courts Commission would welcome and appreciate efforts by your association to publicize to your members—by inclusion in association publications and/or by a separate email devoted to this announcement—the existence of this unique and important professional opportunity. Please direct any questions to: Laurie Marino
(312) 793-5460
lmarino@IllinoisCourtsCommission.gov
Lawyers Committee for Better Housing is searching for a full time Staff Attorney for our legal team, and would be especially interested in building our capacity to communicate effectively with our bilingual clients. We would very much appreciate it if you could share the below link and/or attached posting with your communities.
https://www.lcbh.org/about-us/jobs-and-internships
Fisher Phillips LLP has an opening in our Chicago office for an Labor and Employment Associate position. The job description can be found below. Applicants should submit their resume, transcript, and cover letter, and complete the application at the following link: Fisher Phillips Career Opportunities.
Description: The Chicago office of Fisher Phillips seeks an associate with 2-4 years of employment and labor counseling and litigation experience. The candidate must be able to write well, draft and respond to discovery and initial pleadings, draft motions and agency position statements, and take and defend depositions. Must have strong research, writing, and analytical skills as well as a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment. Successful candidate will be a self-starter with the ability to work independently as well as be a part of a team. Candidates with non-employment litigation experience will not be considered. Must be admitted to practice in Illinois. We are not accepting resumes from search firms for this position.
Please let me know if it is possible to post this position with your organization or distribute to your members. Thank you in advance for your help! Please let me know if you have any questions.
Cadie March
Recruiting Assistant
Fisher & Phillips LLP
1075 Peachtree Street, NE | Suite 3500 | Atlanta, GA 30309
cmarch@fisherphillips.com
SUPERVISING ATTORNEY – HEALTH CARE or EMPLOYEE BENEFITS CLINIC Illinois Institute of Technology
Chicago-Kent College of LawThe C-K Law
The C-K Law Group of Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology, is now accepting applications for a full-time in-house clinical faculty member from established attorneys who work with health care clients or who have an established employee benefits practice. The successful candidate already has a robust client base that involves pursuing administrative claims, insurance defense, benefits compliance, and/or related litigation. As a clinical professor, primary duties include teaching enrolled student interns lawyering skills, supervising their assigned client case work, and mentoring them through the myriad associated
professional issues. The attorney’s salary is negotiable and based on experience, but will be primarily determined by the amount of fees the attorney is able to generate from the clients he or she represents. The position carries University benefits including medical, group life insurance, retirement, etc. This is an excellent opportunity for talented attorneys wishing to teach and practice in a unique in-house clinical education setting. Preference will be given to candidates who have been admitted to the Illinois Bar for a minimum of five (5) years, have a strong background in transactional business issues, and have some experience educating law students in the practice of law. Applicants should have strong academic credentials and a commitment to educating the next generation of lawyers, as well as a desire to be part of a collegial group of attorneys and faculty at the law school.
For more information, see the posting: https://iit7.peopleadmin.com/postings/8162
Illinois Institute of Technology is an EEO/AA/Title VI/Title IX/Section 504/ADA/ADEA
employer; we are committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity within our community.
Illinois Tech seeks applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, sex, marital status,
religion, creed, national origin, disability, age, military or veteran status, sexual orientation,
and/or gender identity and expression. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration.
Open Date: February 28, 2022. Please contact and send resumes to:
Jonathan Decatorsmith
Director of Clinical Education
IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
565 W. Adams Street
Chicago, IL 60661-3691
jdecator@kentlaw.iit.edu
Paralegal /Non Attorney
Prairie State Legal Services. Various Locations and Paralegal or Secretarial Positions https://www.pslegal.org/careers/
Accountant I
This posting will be viewable on the Executive Ethics Commission website and the WorkforIllinois website. The official headquarters for this position is Sangamon County. All interested applicants presently employed by the Chief Procurement Offices or the Executive Ethics Commission are welcome to apply. Please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources Office with any questions at EEC.HR.Requests@illinois.gov. https://www2.illinois.gov/eec/Pages/Current-Position-Postings.aspx
Accountant I
This posting will be viewable on the Executive Ethics Commission website and the WorkforIllinois website. The official headquarters for this position is Sangamon County. All interested applicants presently employed by the Chief Procurement Offices or the Executive Ethics Commission are welcome to apply. Please do not hesitate to contact the Human Resources Office with any questions at EEC.HR.Requests@illinois.gov. https://www2.illinois.gov/eec/Pages/Current-Position-Postings.aspx