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The University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law (UNH Franklin Pierce), a national leader in legal education with a commitment to inclusion, diversity, and quality engagement for all, is pleased to announce that it is currently seeking applicants for up to three lateral tenure/tenure track and/or non-scholarship-track appointments to its full-time faculty starting in August 2023.

The law school has a number of curricular needs but is particularly interested in candidates with subject-matter expertise and scholarship in Trademarks, Entertainment Law, Patent Law, and/or Patent Practice and Procedure. For patent law, the law school is particularly interested in members of the Patent Bar. All applicants should be ready and enthusiastic to teach both in our residential program in Concord, New Hampshire, and in our online programs including our innovative, specialized online Hybrid JD program in Intellectual Property, Technology, and Information Law and our online graduate programs.

UNH is a federal contractor within the meaning of the Executive Order on Ensuring Adequate COVID Safety Protocols for Federal Contractors. This position may require that you be vaccinated against COVID-19 in the future, unless you apply for and receive a religious or medical exemption. You may not test out of this requirement.

Acceptable minimum qualifications include: a JD from an ABA-accredited law school or the foreign equivalent; the interest in and ability to teach in an innovative environment, both in-person and online; and a dedication to mentoring students both on campus and remotely; a commitment to promoting inclusive excellence and diversity; and the ability to effectively work with our rapidly expanding and diverse student population. Candidates must also demonstrate that they are team players; that they possess a collegial and flexible nature; and that they are committed to excellence in performing institutional service and governance responsibilities.

Please apply online through https://jobs.usnh.edu. The cover letter should be addressed to the Faculty Appointments Committee.

In your cover letter, please describe why you are interested in this position, and what makes you a strong candidate. If relevant, please include a scholarly agenda. The following may also enhance an applicant’s fit for the position:

· Admission to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

· Experience in patent prosecution along with one or more of patent litigation, post-grant proceedings before the USPTO, licensing, and portfolio management and development.

· At least five years of experience practicing in intellectual property, professional scholarship in the area, or other demonstrated professional experience.

In the required Diversity Statement, please address how you have contributed to diversity, equity, and inclusion in your scholarship and work.

Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.

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University of New Hampshire Franklin Pierce School of Law is an intimate, innovative law school, committed to developing students who enjoy challenging dialogue from the first moments of orientation, embrace practice-based learning, and stand ready to join the ranks of alumni who are global leaders in intellectual property, general practice, public interest and social justice, and commerce and technology. Our Legal Residency program allows students to work in their fields of interest for up to a full semester while receiving credit and our Daniel Webster Scholar program is the only practice-based bar exam alternative in the nation. Our faculty consists of practitioners experienced in their fields of interest. The small student/faculty ratio promotes collaboration and collegiality. Accredited by the American Bar Association, UNH Franklin Pierce is located in Concord, New Hampshire, home to the state’s legislature, state offices, as well as local, state and U.S. federal courts. Concord is just an hour’s drive from Boston, and we are located less than an hour from mountains, lakes and the Atlantic Ocean.

The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide