Assistant Professor of Business Law

West Texas A&M University•Canyon, TX

About The Position

The Paul and Virginia Engler College of Business at West Texas A&M University seeks a qualified faculty member to teach Business Law and related courses across undergraduate and graduate business programs. The position supports legal studies offerings that include Business Law, Employment Law, Healthcare Law, and other specialized legal topics relevant to business professionals. The successful candidate will teach in face-to-face and online formats, advise and mentor students, contribute to curriculum development and assessment, and participate in College and University service activities. The role calls for a commitment to student success, effective teaching, and collaboration with faculty and colleagues across the College. The position is in the Department of Management, Marketing and General Business in Canyon, Texas. The proposed minimum salary is commensurate. All posted positions are subject to budget approval.

Requirements

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, including 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.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.
Applicants must attest that they are not employed by and do not have any connection or continuous connections to a government entity or political apparatus of a country listed in 15 C.F.R. § 791.4.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

Teach 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 support 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.