Clinical Professor – Entrepreneurship Law Clinic | Cornell Law School

About the Opportunity
Cornell Law School is searching for a full-time Clinical Professor to join the Entrepreneurship Law Clinic (ELC). This role is open at the Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor level, depending on experience. The position starts in July 2026 and is based in Ithaca, New York. If you are interested in business faculty jobs or want to make a difference in business school faculty jobs, this is a unique chance to grow your academic career and help students gain real-world business law skills.

Why Join Cornell Law School?
Founded in 1887, Cornell Law School is a leader in legal education. Our faculty are ranked among the top in the country for research and teaching. We offer a supportive community where students, staff, and faculty can thrive. Our Entrepreneurship Law Clinic gives law students practical experience in areas such as business structuring, contracts, intellectual property, employment, finance, and more.

About the Entrepreneurship Law Clinic (ELC)
The ELC is Cornell’s only transactional law clinic. For seven years, it has provided pro bono legal services to startups and entrepreneurs who cannot yet hire paid legal counsel. The ELC’s work helps build local and global businesses, supports economic development, and fosters innovation. Students gain hands-on experience in business law, working with both for-profit and nonprofit clients.

Expansion and Community Impact
The ELC is growing, thanks to the creation of the Blassberg-Rice Entrepreneurship Law Center. This gift will expand the ELC’s reach and strengthen Cornell’s commitment to community engagement and learning. The clinic will grow to include three faculty members—two in Ithaca and one in New York City.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach or co-teach seminars in business law and legal skills, including contract drafting and client management
• Supervise law students in real client work, ensuring timely and professional results
• Respond to potential clients and select new projects for the ELC
• Create resources for community engagement, such as workshops and presentations
• Maintain partnerships with law firms and organizations that support the clinic
• Connect with the regional and national clinical legal education community
• Co-lead hiring for a second faculty member in Ithaca
• Depending on your experience, take a leadership role in the new Center

Contract and Faculty Benefits
This appointment is a long-term, renewable contract faculty position with full voting rights and academic leave, reflecting Cornell’s strong support for its business school faculty.

Qualifications

• JD degree and admission (or eligibility for admission) to the New York bar
• Minimum five years of relevant law practice
• Strong skills in supervising students and managing clients
• Ability to collaborate in a fast-paced environment
• Experience building positive professional relationships
• Prior teaching or clinical experience is strongly preferred

Application Process
Please send your cover letter, CV, law school transcript, three references, and any other key materials to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/30276.
Submit all materials by September 30, 2025 for full consideration. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early applicants are encouraged.

Salary Range
$84,000–$237,300, based on experience, education, and skills.

Employment Assistance
If you have questions about the role or need help with your application, please email mycareer@cornell.edu. For accommodation requests, contact the Office of Institutional Equity and Title IX at (607) 255-2242 or accommodations@cornell.edu.

Equal Opportunity Statement
Cornell welcomes students, faculty, and staff from all backgrounds. We hire based on merit and encourage applications from people of all identities and backgrounds. No one is denied employment based on race, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. We also comply with federal affirmative action and support Native American preference when appropriate.

About Cornell University
Cornell University is an Ivy League school in Ithaca, NY. We have a diverse, inclusive community and global campuses in New York City and Qatar. Cornell offers benefits like wellness programs, childcare, parental leave, and flexible work options. We are an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.

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