Visiting Teaching Assistant Professor Positions in Business Law, Business Ethics, and/or Sustainable Business at the Daniels College of Business

University of Denver•Denver, CO

16h•Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Business Ethics and Legal Studies at the Daniels College of Business at the University of Denver (DU) invites applications for two Visiting Teaching Assistant Professors for the 2026-2027 academic year focused on business law, business ethics, and/or sustainable business. The University of Denver is a private institution founded in 1864, serving over 5,200 undergraduate and 6,200 graduate students. The Daniels College of Business prepares students for success in a dynamic world and is ranked among the top business schools. The BELS Department is an interdisciplinary unit dedicated to research, teaching, thought leadership, and community engagement in business ethics, business law, sustainable business, non-market risk, and public policy. Faculty in BELS contribute to undergraduate and graduate programs, including the Business Ethics and Legal Studies minor and a joint graduate certificate. The department supports the College's mission to benefit the public good and the University's 4D initiatives, driving societal impact through activities like the Ethics Boot Camp and Sustainable Business Symposium.

Requirements

For the business law position: Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
For the sustainable business position: Master's degree or equivalent in sustainability and/or ethics or a closely related field (including environmental science or planning, CSR/ESG, ethics, or engineering), OR relevant Bachelor’s degree plus 10 years or more of relevant professional experience.
Demonstrated potential for strong performance in teaching and service.
Strong desire to engage with students, faculty, staff, and community stakeholders on matters related to areas of expertise.
Strong English communication skills (written and oral).
Demonstrated experience interacting with inclusive communities or evidence of a commitment to incorporate inclusive teaching methods and/or pedagogies to effectively engage student populations.
Demonstrated commitment to inclusive excellence, equity, and access in education.

Nice To Haves

Teaching interests in core areas of business law, business ethics, sustainable business and/or public policy in these areas.
Particular interest in white collar and corporate crime; employment law; sustainable business areas including carbon footprint accounting; circular economy; ESG accounting and reporting; corporate social responsibility; the ethics and governance of artificial intelligence.
Demonstrated professional experience in the practice of law, ethics and compliance, sustainable business, and/or CSR/ESG in a law firm, or corporate, non-profit, or governmental setting.
Demonstrated knowledge and experience with a variety of teaching methods and/or curricular perspectives.
Demonstrated experience engaging inclusive populations and students with different learning styles.
Experience teaching at an AACSB accredited institution with excellent teaching evaluations.

Responsibilities

Teaching eight courses throughout the academic year (fall, winter, and/or spring quarters).
Participating in the academic life of the Department and College, including faculty meetings and assurance of learning/curriculum development.
Engaging significantly with undergraduate and graduate students, including holding office hours and assisting students in the BELS minor program.
Engaging with industry and community stakeholders to ensure coursework remains market relevant and to foster positive societal impact.
External engagement with industry and practitioners.