Assistant Professor -- Legal Environment of Business
About The Position
The College of New Jersey (TCNJ) is a highly selective institution that is consistently recognized as one of the top comprehensive colleges in the nation. Founded in 1855 as the New Jersey State Normal School, TCNJ maintains the eighth highest four-year graduation rate among all public colleges and universities. It is ranked by Money as one of the top 15 public colleges “most likely to pay off financially,” and U.S. News & World Report rates it the No. 1 public institution among regional universities in the northeast. The School of business seeks a full-time tenure track Assistant Professor to teach a variety of courses in the legal environment, to begin Fall 2026. The successful candidate will be responsible for effective teaching, research, service, and advising. Specific responsibilities will include teaching introductory, core, and advanced level courses in the legal environment of business to undergraduate students including, for example, employment law, contract law and other topics relevant to business. Responsibilities will also include service on department, school, and college-level committees, and advising undergraduate majors and pre-law students. The successful candidate must (a) demonstrate an ability to provide highly effective teaching, (b) be committed to conducting research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals or law review journals consistent with the standards of the AACSB, (c) advise and mentor students, and (d) engage in service to the college community. The School of Business particularly values student-centered and innovative teaching approaches and expects faculty to conduct active, engaged classrooms. Candidates should be committed to further enhancing our collegial environment among all students and faculty demonstrated through culturally responsive course design and pedagogy, equity-minded student engagement and mentorship, and the development of intercultural competencies needed for meaningful citizenship.
Requirements
- Juris Doctorate or equivalent
- Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form I-9).
Nice To Haves
- Teaching experience in undergraduate, law school, professional or other settings.
Responsibilities
- effective teaching
- research
- service
- advising
- teaching introductory, core, and advanced level courses in the legal environment of business to undergraduate students including, for example, employment law, contract law and other topics relevant to business
- service on department, school, and college-level committees
- advising undergraduate majors and pre-law students
- demonstrate an ability to provide highly effective teaching
- be committed to conducting research and publishing in peer-reviewed journals or law review journals consistent with the standards of the AACSB
- advise and mentor students
- engage in service to the college community
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and prescription plans
- Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings Program
- Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement Program
- Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee affinity groups
- New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park tickets, etc.)
- Access to extensive learning opportunities
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
