Assistant Professor of Business Law

Texas A&M University System; Canyon (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Wellness programs

Retirement plans

Paid leave + holidays

Job summary

West Texas A&M University seeks an Assistant Professor of Business Law to teach Business Law across undergraduate and graduate programs, including Employment and Healthcare Law topics.

The role involves developing course materials, advising students, and contributing to curriculum development and service on college and university committees.

Qualifications

• J.D. or equivalent terminal degree in law or related field.
• Ability to teach Business Law at university level in both in-person and online formats.
• Commitment to student learning, academic excellence and continuous improvement.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for clear legal instruction.
• Experience in curriculum development, assessment, and advising students.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate and graduate courses in Business Law and related topics.
• Develop and update course materials for effective instruction.
• Advise and mentor students on academic and professional development.
• Engage in curriculum development, assessment and program improvement activities.
• Participate in scholarly/professional development activities consistent with College expectations.
• Serve on College and University committees to support student success.

Skills

Strong communication

Interpersonal skills

Teaching in-face & online

Student mentorship

Curriculum development

Collaborative work

Education

Juris Doctor (J.D.) or terminal law degree

Job description

Job Title

Assistant Professor of Business Law

Agency

West Texas A&M University

Department

Management, Marketing And General Business

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

Canyon, Texas

Job Type

Faculty

Job Description

NOTICE - All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

Job Summary

The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University seeks a qualified and dedicated faculty member to teach Business Law and related courses across its undergraduate and graduate business programs. The position supports a broad range of legal studies offerings, including Business Law, Employment Law, Healthcare Law, and other specialized legal topics relevant to business professionals.

Work Performed

• each undergraduate and graduate courses in Business Law and related legal areas, including Employment Law and Healthcare Law, in face-to-face and online formats.
• Develop and update course materials to ensure effective instruction and student learning.
• Advise and mentor students on academic and professional development.
• Participate in curriculum development, assessment, and continuous improvement activities.
• Engage in scholarly and professional development activities consistent with College expectations.
• Serve on College and University committees and contribute to initiatives supporting student success and academic programs.

Necessary Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) or another appropriate terminal degree in law or a closely related field.
• Academic or professional background sufficient to teach Business Law and related legal courses at the university level.
• Ability to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in both face-to-face and online formats.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex legal concepts clearly and effectively.
• Commitment to student learning, academic excellence, and continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience at the college or university level.
• Professional legal experience in business law, employment law, healthcare law, or related areas.
• Demonstrated effectiveness in teaching and engaging students.
• Experience developing or teaching online courses.
• Experience in curriculum development, student advising, mentoring, and academic assessment.
• Ability to teach multiple law-related courses across different business disciplines.

Additional Eligibility and Compliance

Texas law requires that males age 18 through 25 be properly registered with the Selective Service System in order to be eligible for employment.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

All applicants must attest they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to any government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4 .

Equal Opportunity Statement

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.

Benefits

The A&M System strives to maintain a competitive, high-quality benefit package to support the health and wellness needs of our workforce.

• comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans
• additional health and lifestyle programs
• optional retirement savings opportunities
• paid leave programs in addition to 13-15 paid holidays each year

For more information regarding the benefit package go to: West Texas A&M University: Human Resources Benefits

Due to budgetary reasons, West Texas A&M University will not offer H-1B or other work