Part-Time Faculty, Business Law

EKU Master of Public Administration Program; Richmond; On-site; CAD 98,000 - 137,000; Part time

Job summary

Eastern Kentucky University invites applications for a part-time faculty position to teach courses in business law, including Fundamentals of Business Law and Ethics. Part-time faculty may teach up to nine credit hours, with no benefits and schedules tailored to departmental needs at the Richmond Campus.

Applicants should have a master’s degree or higher (graduate courses require a related doctorate from an AACSB-accredited school).

Qualifications

• Earned master's degree in business law or related field.
• For graduate level courses, a doctorate from an AACSB-accredited school or closely related field to business law.
• For undergraduate level courses, a master's degree or higher from an AACSB-accredited school or closely related field to business law.

Responsibilities

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

Education

Master's degree in business law or related field

Job description

• 497544
• Richmond Campus
• College of Business
• Part-Time Faculty
• Closing at: Dec 17 2026 - 23:55 EST

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)

Sponsorship: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.
Funding Source: Institutional
Open Until Filled: Yes

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.