Adjunct - Business Law (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027)

Wright State University; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Wright State University is accepting applications for an Adjunct - Business Law for the 2026-2027 academic year. The role involves teaching courses related to the U.S. legal system in business, maintaining student records, and supporting student success through office hours.

A Juris Doctor (JD) degree and teaching experience are required. This part-time position offers a unique opportunity to engage with students in the dynamic field of business law.

Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree required.
• Prior experience teaching business law or related field.
• 1 year of professional or teaching experience required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and teach assigned courses based on catalog description.
• Maintain accurate, transparent student records.
• Assist students through office hours and timely email responses.

Skills

Teaching experience

Professional certifications

Expertise in business law

Education

Juris Doctor (JD) degree

Job description

Adjunct - Business Law (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027)

Overview

WSU’s Raj Soin College of Business, School of Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Management is accepting applications for adjunct teaching positions for the 2026-2027 academic year. The department of Management is seeking an adjunct to teach Law 4300 – Legal Aspects of the Workplace, and/or MBA 5400-90 – Survey of Business Law. Primary topics include: U.S. legal system as it relates to business, ethics in business, basics of contract law, the uniform commercial code, crimes, torts, intellectual property, the internet and how they relate to business, and alternate dispute resolution.

Position Details

Department: School of Supply Chain Management, Marketing and Management

Job Category: Faculty/Instructional

Position Title: Adjunct - Business Law (Fall 2026 - Summer 2027)

EEO: Wright State University is an equal opportunity employer.

Position FTE: Part Time

Minimum Annual or Hourly Rate: Salary Band: NA

Minimum Qualifications

• A Juris Doctor (JD) degree.
• Prior experience teaching business law (or related field).
• Applicant must possess an academic degree one level above the level at which they will teach, except in programs for terminal degrees or when equivalent experience is established. In terminal degree programs, adjunct faculty must possess the same level of degree.
• If teaching outside field of their advanced degree, adjuncts must have completed at least 18 graduate level credit hours of instruction in the field where they teach.
• At least 1 year professional or teaching experience.
• Current work activities must establish that the adjunct instructor is a practitioner in their teaching field consistent with the requirements of AACSB qualifications for business faculty.

Preferred Qualifications

• Teaching experience preferred.
• Professional certifications and other professional development experience will be preferred; prior teaching experience at AACSB accredited business school.

Essential Functions and Percent of Time

• Teaching. 100%
• Prepare and teach assigned courses at assigned class meetings, based on course catalog description and approved course outline.
• Preparation of course syllabus.
• Prepare and objectively grade class assignments, participation, and exams within a timely manner, in accordance with SCMM policies.
• Maintain accurate, transparent student records.
• Assist and foster student success through the maintenance of regularly scheduled office hours and timely responses to email inquiries.
• Adhere to all administrative University policies.
• Maintain appropriate professional development to stay current within assigned courses.
• Maintain appropriate standards of professional conduct and ethics; and
• Other duties as assigned by contract and/or the Raj Soin College of Business.

Working Conditions

Special contract terms and conditions of employment apply. Background checks and education verifications may be required in accordance with university policy.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

Posting Information

Posting Date: 02/16/2026

Open Until Filled: Yes

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