Part-Time Faculty: LAW 815, M601: Intellectual Property and Business Law (JDi) (Fall26)

Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, a diversely unique offering, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, Syracuse University offers over 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs across 13 schools and colleges.

About the role

The College of Law is seeking a Part-Time Instructor to teach an applied learning course focused on intellectual property and business law. Students work in supervised teams, consulting with companies, entrepreneurs, or universities to commercialize new technologies. The course culminates in a report and presentation covering technology analysis, intellectual property protection, market landscape, regulatory concerns, and funding or licensing opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Order appropriate books and materials in advance of the class start date.
• Prepare lectures, projects, and other student assignments.
• Maintain regularly scheduled office hours.
• Present instruction based on the competencies and performance levels of the course.
• Meet all designated class periods.
• Submit completed mid-semester progress reports and final grades according to College of Law and University regulations.
• Grade student assignments and exams in a timely manner.
• Provide departmentally sanctioned forms for completed student evaluations.
• Provide detailed feedback on student assignments and supervise student work on projects.

Requirements

• JD degree from an accredited law school.
• Excellent academic record.
• Significant legal practice experience in intellectual property and business law (preferred).
• Demonstrated commitment to excellent classroom teaching, student supervision, mentoring, and training new attorneys.
• Prior law school teaching experience (strongly preferred).
• Ability to work effectively with students, colleagues, and community members from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong research, writing, and communication skills.

About The Syracuse Area

Syracuse is a medium-sized city in the geographic center of New York State, approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000, offering a low cost of living and a variety of social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. The region provides seasonal attractions such as water skiing, snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring historic sites, visiting Finger Lakes wineries, and biking along the Erie Canal.