Assistant Professor (Area of Interest - Business Law)

University of Dayton • Dayton, OH

2d • 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, successful non-JD programs, and international partnerships. The position involves teaching in both hybrid and residential programs, with a focus on business organizations and related fields. The University of Dayton is a large Catholic university in Ohio, committed to experiential learning and grounded in its Catholic, Marianist tradition. The university values an inclusive climate and seeks faculty who contribute to diversity in experiences and perspectives, fostering innovation and critical thinking.

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 our 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, potentially from underrepresented groups.
• Contribute to the university community, including service to the community, university, and profession.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree