Assistant Professor of Instruction, Business Law

Xavier University; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health insurance

HSA/FSA options

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Tuition remission

Job summary

Xavier University invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Instruction in Business Law in the Williams College of Business. The position is non-tenure track and renewable yearly, with potential promotion after six years.

The candidate must hold a terminal law degree (JD or PhD) and demonstrate teaching effectiveness, professional engagement, and ability to reach diverse student groups. Applications reviewed starting Oct 30, 2026.

Qualifications

• Terminal degree required (JD or PhD) from an accredited law school.
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness and professional engagement or scholarly activity.
• Ability to engage diverse groups of students in learning opportunities.

Responsibilities

• Teach in undergraduate and master’s programs in live and online formats.
• Participate in service and university life aligned with Jesuit higher education mission.
• Maintain ongoing professional engagement and scholarship.

Skills

Teaching experience

Student engagement

Diversity awareness

Education

JD or PhD from an accredited law school

Job description

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Assistant Professor of Instruction, Business Law

The Williams College of Business at Xavier University invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Instruction position in the Department of Accountancy and Business Law beginning fall 2027. The Williams College of Business is AACSB accredited. Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Xavier’s urban location in Cincinnati allows faculty to work with community partners to develop engaged learning and internship opportunities. Xavier is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities as well as the Big East.

The Assistant Professor of Instruction position is renewable on a yearly basis, with the potential after six years for promotion to Associate Professor of Instruction with a rolling two-year renewable contract. The candidate must be committed to providing quality teaching and to maintaining an active and sustained connection to their field through professional engagement, scholarly activity, or a combination of the two. The successful candidate will demonstrate a clear plan for continued professional and/or scholarly engagement that supports currency in their discipline, informs their teaching, and contributes to their ongoing faculty qualifications.

Duties:

Faculty members at Xavier are expected to teach in both undergraduate and master’s programs in live and on-line formats. Other duties include service and participation in the life of the Department and University consistent with the mission of Jesuit higher education, and professional development activities on and off campus. Teaching load is four courses per semester.

Required Qualifications:

Applicants for this non-tenure track faculty position must have a terminal degree (JD or PhD) from an accredited law school. Strong candidates will have compelling evidence of teaching effectiveness, relevant professional work experience, and an established or developing record of professional engagement and/or scholarly activity. The successful candidate will be able to engage diverse groups of students in learning opportunities.

Review of applications will begin on October 30, 2026 and applications will be accepted until the position closes at the University’s discretion.

Please direct requests for additional information to the Search Committee Chair, Dr. Timothy Miller, [e-mail].

Benefits - Applies Only To Full-time Positions

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.