Tenure-Track Professor of Business Law and International Business (open rank)
About The Position
The Risk Management Department in the Smeal College of Business at Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an open-rank, tenure-track position in business law with additional expertise in international business. The desired start date is Fall 2027. Onsite teaching is an essential function of the position. Faculty are expected to pursue an active research program, teach undergraduate and/or graduate students, engage in professional service, and supervise graduate students when appropriate. Rank-specific expectations include demonstrated research and teaching ability for assistant professor candidates; a record of high-quality published research, effective higher-education teaching, and service for associate professor candidates; and tenure in business law, sustained research and thought leadership, effective higher-education teaching, and service for professor candidates. The position is based in the Risk Management Department, which includes faculty and programs in Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Business Economics, Business Law, International Business, and Real Estate. The department is located at Penn State’s University Park campus in State College, Pennsylvania.
Requirements
- J.D. or S.J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school by the appointment start date.
- Demonstrated expertise in international business, international law, or a related field such as finance, economics, or political science.
- For assistant professor rank: excellent academic record, demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality scholarly research, and demonstrated ability to teach undergraduate and/or graduate students effectively.
- For associate professor rank: demonstrated record of published high-quality scholarly research, effective teaching at the higher education level, and service to the university, field, or profession.
- For professor rank: tenure earned in business law, sustained record of high-quality scholarly research and thought leadership in the discipline, effective teaching at the higher education level, and service to the university, field, or profession.
- Applicants should submit a letter of interest, a CV, and three references through the Penn State Workday portal.
- Successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Responsibilities
- Pursue an active research program.
- Teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.
- Engage in professional service.
- Supervise graduate students when appropriate.
Benefits
- Competitive benefits package for full-time employees.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Robust retirement plans.
- 75% tuition discount for employees and eligible spouses and children.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
