Adjunct Instructor, Business Law

Widener University; Chester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

A metropolitan doctoral university in Chester is seeking an adjunct professor to teach Business Law starting January 2026. The role involves preparing course materials, conducting classes, and evaluating student performance. Candidates should have a Master's degree in Business Administration or a related law field, with preferred qualifications including a Juris Doctor degree and teaching experience in business law. This is an opportunity to contribute to an inclusive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Required teaching experience in business law or related area.
• Strong understanding of employment law, contracts, and corporate ethics.
• Preferred familiarity with Canvas Learning Management Systems.

Responsibilities

• Teach Business Law courses in person starting January 2026.
• Develop course syllabi and assignments for student learning.
• Evaluate student work based on course learning goals.

Skills

Teaching experience

Professional experience in business law

Familiarity with Canvas LMS

Education

Masters Degree in Business Administration or related law program

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Widener Universitys School of Business Administration (SBA) invites applications for adjunct teaching in business law to start in January of 2026. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs adjunct professors are responsible for teaching one or more sections of our Business Law in‑person seated class on our Chester PA campus. Candidates should hold a Juris Doctor degree. This position will remain open until filled. The successful candidates can expect business law teaching opportunities to be offered in subsequent semesters in addition to the spring 2026 semester.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):

• Teaching a three (3) course(s) (depending on need) for the Spring 2026 semester beginning in January.
• Creating syllabi and assignments designed to hone understanding of the contemporary legal and ethical environment as it relates to the formation and management of business and other organizations.
• Evaluating student work based on course learning goals and supporting assessment of student learning in the SBA.
• Availability to meet with students as needed out of classroom hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• Masters Degree in Business Administration/Management or related law program
• Professional and/or teaching experience in areas such as employment law consumer/intellectual property business entities/organizations contracts and corporate ethics

Preferred:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Familiarity with Canvas Learning Management Systems (LMS)

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race religion color national origin age sex sexual orientation disability status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty staff and students from a variety of backgrounds cultures and personal experiences are welcomed and we are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age color national origin race religion disability veteran status sex sexual orientation gender identity genetic information or status as a protected veteran.

Widener University an independent metropolitan doctoral‑intensive university connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching active scholarship personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester PA Wideners main campus is nestled between Philadelphia PA and Wilmington DE with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university please visit our website at .

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