Visiting Research Professor
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Job Description
The University of Akron School of Law is a public midsize law school of approximately 450 students located in the Akron/Cleveland metropolitan area. Akron Law recently celebrated its centennial and welcomed Emily JanoskiHaehlen as the first female Dean of the law school. Akron Law offers excellent teaching affordable tuition and a commitment to student success. The school has as a strong relationship with the local and regional bars and with its alumni many of whom serve in the state and federal judiciary. Akron Law prides itself on outcomes including a high bar pass rate strong job placement awardwinning clinical programs national championship advocacy teams and excellence in Intellectual Property Law
Additional Position Information:
The IP Policy Institute (IPPI) at the University of Akron School of Law (UAIP) seeks a Visiting Research Professor to assist and advise the IP Center with performing research organizing conferences and doing policy and scholarship in the field of copyright and cultural law and policy.
IPPI promotes rigorous factbased research and policy discussions exploring how intellectual property rights in innovation and creativity support flourishing economies businesses and individual lives.
At the direction of IPPIs faculty responsibilities include but are not limited to:
(1) provide strategic counsel and guidance on creative industry matters to Akron Laws IP Policy Institute;
(2) organize two copyright/creative industries roundtables yearly.
(3) perform research on copyright law and policy
Required Experience:
At least 5 years experience at a law firm or as in house corporate counsel working on copyright issues. At least 5 years experience working in academia on copyright issues
Preferred Experience: Scholarly and policy publications in the field of copyright. Executive level leadership experience in copyright policy or media organizations
Education: JD or equivalent law degree
Application Instructions: Please complete online application and submit CV transcripts and a brief cover letter expressing interest.
Application Deadline: May 21 2025.
Compensation: The compensation for this position is commensurate with experience and qualifications.
FLSA Status (exempt/nonexempt):
Union Affiliation (if applicable):
For assistance with your application or attachments please contact the Human Resources representative listed:
Cindy HarmEmail:
Background Check Statement
The University of Akron is committed to providing a safe environment for all students and employees. The University endeavors to protect the health welfare and safety of all students employees and visitors on our campus. As such all offers of employment with The University of Akron are contingent upon verification of credentials and satisfactory completion of a criminal background check. Some positions may require additional credit investigation and a preemployment driving record search.
NonDiscrimination Statement
The University of Akron is an Equal Education and Employment Institution. View our NonDiscrimination Statement for more information. Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans.
State of Residence Statement
It is the expectation of the University of Akron that allwork performed as an employee ofthe University will be performed in Ohio.
Employment Type
Full-Time
