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Job Summary

The College of Engineering, Center for Entrepreneurship at the University of Michigan, invites applicants for a part-time LEO Intermittent Lecturer position to teach ENTR 530.001: Innovation and IP Strategy during the Fall 2025 term. This is a part-time (30% effort), in-person position.

The Mission of the CFE is to unlock the full entrepreneurial potential at the University of Michigan by helping people to understand, experience, practice, and refine the skills needed to successfully translate their knowledge, ideas, leadership, creativity, and enthusiasm into lasting value in the world. We achieve this potential by providing broad and inclusive access to a wide variety of educational opportunities, immersive learning experiences, timely and powerful mentorship, and meaningful connections to the global industry leaders that are building the future. Additional information about the CFE can be found here.

Who We Are

Michigan Engineers are world-class educators, researchers, students and staff who strive to build a people-first future. As part of a top national public research institution, Michigan Engineering's mission is to provide scientific and technological leadership to the people of the world, develop intellectually curious and socially conscious minds, create collaborative solutions to societal problems, and promote an inclusive and innovative community of service for the common good.

Responsibilities*

The Center for Entrepreneurship's courses are the epitome of experiential learning, demonstrative of an entrepreneurial mindset, and open to all U-M students across all 19 schools/colleges.

The person in this position will be responsible for teaching ENTR 530.001: Innovation and Intellectual Property Strategy during the Fall 2025 term.

This 3-credit course presents an in-depth analysis of the legal strategy related to intellectual property (IP) and innovation for early-stage technology ventures from the invention to the exit stage. Enrollment is open to graduate level and above students campus-wide. In this course, students learn how to evaluate types of IP and develop the strategies to build and deliver scalable and repeatable business models. Throughout the course, students attain an in-depth understanding of the following fundamental IP law concepts in tandem with the specific processes and documents required to successfully develop and secure proprietary technology.

Prior artKey aspects of and benefits of the patent systemKey aspects of and benefits of copyrightsKey aspects of and benefits of trademarksKey aspects of and benefits of trade secretsDifferentiating holding IP rights vs freedom to operateDetermining how to use IP to protect a competitive advantageIdentifying and addressing IP infringement risksUnderstanding common IP roadblocks for startupsIP strategy development for an early-stage company that is aligned with its business strategyRecognizing major legal milestones for early-stage tech ventures

The course is scheduled for 14 weeks during the Fall 2025 term. Course faculty will be responsible for preparing course materials, leading a weekly 3-hour interactive in-person lecture, holding office hours weekly, preparing class exercises, preparing and grading assessments, managing and grading class projects, and attending the CFE's monthly Faculty Community Meetings.

Required Qualifications*J.D. Degree3+ years of experience as a lawyer and membership in a state bar Demonstrated expertise in intellectual property practiceAbility to learn conceptual frameworks quickly and apply them to practical student needsStrong communication skills, including oral and visual presentationsAbility to establish credibility and rapport with studentsDemonstrated ability to teach graduate students in a classroom environmentModes of Work

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

Additional Information

This position is posted for the Fall 2025 term at 30% effort (12 hours per week).

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the Lecturers Employee Organization, AFL-CIO, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

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The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.