Assistant Professor (Area of Interest - Business Law)

University of Dayton, Ohio • Dayton, OH

16h • Hybrid

About The Position

The University of Dayton School of Law is seeking a tenure-track Assistant Professor to begin August 16, 2027. The School of Law is known for its innovation, offering a nationally recognized curriculum, one of the first online JD programs, several successful non-JD programs, and international partnerships. The position involves collaboration with full-time and part-time faculty, including judges and experienced practitioners. The role requires teaching in both hybrid and residential programs, focusing on areas of need such as business organizations and related fields. The University of Dayton, a Catholic, Marianist institution, emphasizes educating the whole person, experiential learning, and community engagement. Located in Dayton, Ohio, the university is situated in a region experiencing economic and cultural growth, offering a low cost of living and proximity to Cincinnati and Columbus. The university values diversity and inclusion, seeking faculty who contribute to an inclusive academic community and advance innovation.

Requirements

• J.D. from an Accredited U.S. law school or the equivalent from an international law school.
• Potential for sustained scholarly productivity.
• Interest and potential to successfully teach business organizations and related courses.
• Currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

• Outstanding academic record.
• A record of original scholarship and potential to be an expert in one's field.
• Demonstrated potential to be an outstanding teacher.
• Potential to successfully mentor students from underrepresented groups.
• Successful experience working with people from socially and culturally diverse backgrounds.
• Prior successful experience in law practice, preferably in business law.
• Excellent written communication skills.
• Effective interpersonal skills with various constituencies.
• Experience teaching business organizations and related courses.
• An expressed willingness and enthusiasm to teach in and develop UDSL's hybrid online J.D. program.
• Effective interpersonal communication skills.
• Effective oral communication skills.
• Effective classroom management skills.
• Commitment to breadth of education including educating the whole person in the Marianist tradition of social justice and a commitment to service to the community, university and profession.

Responsibilities

• Teach in hybrid and residential programs in the areas of need that include business organizations and related fields.
• Contribute to the development of UDSL's hybrid online J.D. program.
• Engage in scholarly productivity.
• Mentor students, particularly those from underrepresented groups.
• Participate in service to the community, university, and profession.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level