Business Law Faculty

Full-time
Description

The Tillman School of Business is seeking applicants for a full-time (9.5 month) LAW faculty position beginning Fall 2023 (August 1, 2023 start date). The desired candidate should have qualifications enabling them to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in business law and ethics, and undergraduate courses in employment law, business ethics, as well as the law and government regulations. Candidates ideally will have professional experience in addition to academic experience in these areas. In addition to highly effective teaching and advising, the faculty member will work with students through student related activities/organizations.

The successful candidate will be responsible for teaching undergraduate and graduate courses delivered in both seated and online formats. Candidates should demonstrate success as an instructor in the application of innovative and hands on teaching techniques. Applicants ideally will possess experience and/or certificates that allow the application of principles and theories related to the field of study. Candidates will be encouraged to network with local businesses and organizations to establish internship opportunities for students. The ideal candidate will commit to the mission of the Tillman School of Business and the University of Mount Olive Covenant. The candidate will participate in Tillman School of Business activities including collegiate events, service to the university, and community involvement.

 Qualifications

 A Juris Doctorate (JD) or master of law is preferred accompanied by professional experience. Applicants should be able to teach courses at the undergraduate level in business law and ethics, as well as undergraduate courses in employment law and government regulations and law.

Compensation and Academic Rank

Commensurate with education and experience. UMO offers a competitive fringe benefit program including health, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance. Review of the applications will begin immediately and continue until this position is filled.

 To Apply: Send cover letter, teaching philosophy, list of three references, and undergraduate and graduate transcripts which must be sent directly from the attended institutions to: Kathy T. Best, Dean/ Tillman School of Business/ University of Mount Olive/ 634 Henderson Street/ Mount Olive, NC 28365/ or email: kbest@umo.edu