The University of Idaho College of Law is hiring! We are searching for: (1) a tenure-track or tenured faculty member to teach Tax Law and related courses, (2) a tenure-track or tenured faculty member to direct our Entrepreneurship Law Clinic, and (3) an assistant or associate clinical professor in the area of Academic Success. More information about each of these positions is available below.

The University of Idaho is a comprehensive research institution, providing students with opportunities to study law at two locations, in Moscow and in Boise. Moscow is a vibrant college town in the Palouse region of the Inland Northwest, with affordable housing, excellent public schools, and diverse cultural offerings. Boise is one of the fastest-growing cities in the country, with thriving tech and startup communities, an exciting music scene, and a lively downtown. Both locations are in close proximity to natural beauty and outdoor recreation and have been named among the best places to live in the country.

As a land grant law school, the College is committed to public service and to providing an accessible and high-quality education in an inclusive environment. We have a strong, integrated clinical program and offer emphasis areas in Business Law & Entrepreneurship, Native American Law, and Natural Resources & Environmental Law. The University of Idaho is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer, and we welcome and encourage qualified individuals of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including and especially those from historically underrepresented groups within the legal profession. More information about the College is available at https://www.uidaho.edu/law.

Tax

The University of Idaho College of Law seeks to hire a tenure-track or tenured faculty member in the area of Tax Law for its Moscow location. Both entry-level and lateral candidates are encouraged to apply. The faculty member will be responsible for teaching an introductory tax course, as well as other classes that may include advanced tax courses and Wills, Trusts, and Estates. The faculty member will also be responsible for mentoring students, advising students on curricular and co-curricular activities, and developing a scholarly, outreach, and engagement agenda that will enrich the scholarly and legal communities and those they serve. Candidates must have a J.D. from an accredited school or the equivalent, a distinguished academic record, a record or the promise of teaching excellence and scholarly productivity, and a record or the promise of expertise in tax law. Preferred qualifications include post-J.D. practice, clerking, or teaching experience and an interest in teaching Wills, Trusts, and Estates. Interested candidates should submit an application, including a statement of demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive community, at https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources. Please direct questions to Sam Newton, the search committee chair, at samnewton@uidaho.edu<mailto:samnewton@uidaho.edu>. Priority consideration will be given to applications received by September 15, 2021.

Entrepreneurship Law Clinic

The University of Idaho College of Law seeks to hire a tenure-track faculty member to direct its Entrepreneurship Law Clinic, which serves Idaho’s startup and small business community. Depending on the successful candidate’s expertise and qualifications, the clinic may also operate as a USPTO Certified Trademark Clinic. The faculty member will be responsible for supervising the clinic, teaching one additional course on a related subject, mentoring and advising students, and developing a scholarly, outreach, and engagement agenda that will enrich the scholarly and legal communities and those they serve. Applicants must have a J.D. from an accredited school or the equivalent; a distinguished academic record; at least five years of post-J.D. practice or clerking experience, two of which must have been spent primarily in areas relevant to serving clients in the startup and small business community; active membership in at least one state bar and the ability to obtain Idaho State Bar admission as a supervising attorney by November 1, 2022; and a record or the promise of teaching and scholarly excellence. Preferred qualifications include clinical teaching experience and at least three years of experience in trademark prosecution before the USPTO within the last five years. Interested candidates should submit an application, including a statement of demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive community, at https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources. Please direct questions to Aliza Cover, the search committee chair, at alizac@uidaho.edu<mailto:alizac@uidaho.edu>. Priority will be given to applications received by September 15, 2021.

Academic Success

The University of Idaho College of Law seeks to hire a full-time clinical faculty member to teach academic skills courses, develop and administer academic support and advising programs, and implement relevant policies, in collaboration with the College’s student services team. The position is a fiscal-year appointment with faculty voting rights and associated faculty governance responsibilities. The faculty member will design, implement, and promote activities to help all College of Law students achieve their full academic and professional potential through academic skills, bar preparation, and advising programs, as well as through individualized academic counseling and advising. Applicants must have a J.D. from an accredited school or the equivalent, a distinguished academic record, and at least three years of practice, teaching, or clerking experience. Preferred qualifications include three or more years of experience in student affairs, academic success, or related job duties; passage of a bar exam in any state; teaching and/or tutoring experience in highly specialized fields, preferably law; experience working calmly and respectfully with students or others in crisis; and ability to work collaboratively in creating and delivering programming and advising related to academic success. Interested candidates should submit an application, including a statement of demonstrated commitment to fostering an inclusive community, at https://www.uidaho.edu/human-resources. Please direct questions to search committee chair Benji Cover (bcover@uidaho.edu<mailto:bcover@uidaho.edu>). Priority will be given to applications received by September 15, 2021.