Part-Time Faculty, Business Law

Eastern Kentucky University; Richmond; On-site; CAD 59,000 - 108,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University’s College of Business invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach courses in business law at the Richmond Campus. Roles may include Fundamentals of Business Law and Ethics, with screening for graduate or undergraduate instruction.

To teach graduate courses, a doctorate from an AACSB-accredited school or closely related field is required; for undergraduate courses, a master's degree or higher from an AACSB-accredited school is required.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate teaching experience in business courses is preferred.
• Graduate level teaching experience in business law is a plus.
• Doctorate in AACSB-accredited or closely related field required to teach graduate courses.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses as assigned at the times and locations necessary to meet EKU students' needs (Essential).

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Master's degree in business law or related field

Job description

Title: Part-Time Faculty, Business Law

Position Type: Part-Time Faculty

Search Type: External - minimum 7 days

Department: 22R000 - College of Business

Division: 2R0000 - Academic Affairs

Position Location: Richmond Campus

Driver Classification: Non-Driver

FLSA: Non-Exempt

Schedule Type: Part Time, No Benefits (less than 20 hrs per week)

Retirement: None

Contact Person:James Blair

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The College of Business at Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach courses in business law. Courses may include but are not limited to: Fundamentals of Business Law and Ethics.

To be considered to teach graduate level courses, applicants should hold an earned a doctorate degree from an AACSB-accredited school or closely related field to business law.

To be considered to teach undergraduate level courses, applicants should hold an earned a master's degree or higher from an AACSB-accredited school or closely related field to business law.

Part-time faculty may teach up to nine credit hours, depending on departmental needs.

Applicants will be screened and contacted as departmental needs for part-time faculty arise. Applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis.

Unofficial transcripts are acceptable at the time of application. Official transcripts are required at the time of the position offer and as a condition of employment.

Minimum Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in business law or related field from an accredited institution at time of appointment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching an undergraduate business course is desired.

Job Duties

• 100% - Teach courses as assigned at the times and in the locations necessary to meet the needs of EKU students. - (Essential)

Special Instructions

Applicant documents include:

• Cover Letter
• Vitae
• Copies of unofficial transcripts
• Contact Information for 3 Professional References

EEO Statement

Eastern Kentucky University is an Equal Opportunity employer and educational institution and does not discriminate on the basis of age (40 and over), race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, ethnicity, disability, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information in the admission to, or participation in, any educational program or activity (e.g., athletics, academics and housing) which it conducts or any employment policy or practice.

Background Check Statement

Offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory background check.

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

Funding Source: Institutional

Open Until Filled: Yes

Advertised: 17 Jun 2026 Eastern Daylight Time
Applications close: 17 Dec 2026 Eastern Standard Time