I'm looking forward to seeing some of you at the meat market, Wharton is interviewing (and the deadline for applications is yet to come!). We're not the only business law place, and I like to post the hiring notices of our competition for those inclined to peruse them. After the fold, a few more, all in quite desirable locations.
CLINICAL PROFESSOR IN ETHICS
The Boston University School of Management is now accepting applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track Clinical Professor in Ethics, effective July 1, 2015. Successful applicants will be a senior faculty member who possesses an international reputation in business ethics. Successful candidates will have an established record of teaching and writing in the area of ethics that may include any business discipline; demonstrated teaching abilities at the graduate level; and a terminal degree in business, management, or related areas. Applicants are welcome from business academic disciplines including: accounting, organizational behavior, finance, business law, information systems, marketing, strategy and strategic management, and operations management. The position will be housed in a department within the School based upon the successful candidate’s discipline.
We anticipate that this position will serve as the inaugural Academic Director for the newly created Harry Susilo Institute for Ethics in a Global Economy (http://www.bu.edu/today/2014/harry-susilo-institute-for-ethics-in-a-global-economy/), as well as serve as advisor to other institutional organizations.
Interested candidates should electronically submit a letter of application, curriculum vita, and representative publications and teaching materials by November 15, 2014 via smgfacac@bu.edu and addressed to:
Professor Karen Golden-Biddle, Chair
Ethics Search Committee
Boston University School of Management
595 Commonwealth Avenue
Boston, MA 02215
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY:
Robinson College of Business, Department of Risk Management & Insurance
TENURE TRACK and/or NON-TENURE TRACK POSITIONS IN LEGAL STUDIES
GEORGIA STATE UNIVERSITY invites applications for one or more tenure track and/or non-tenure track appointments in Legal Studies for openings effective fall 2015 in the Department of Risk Management and Insurance at the Robinson College of Business. Rank is open but we expect to hire at the level of Assistant Professor (tenure track) and/or Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure track).
JOB QUALIFICATIONS
Candidates for a non-tenure track position must have significant professional experience as a lawyer, the capability for publishing research in refereed professional or pedagogical journals, evidence of excellence in teaching preferably in an accredited AACSB business school, and an earned J.D. from an ABA accredited law school.
Candidates for a tenure track position must have an earned J.D. from an ABA accredited law school, have the capability of significant scholarship in law reviews as well as peer reviewed journals, and capability for high quality teaching. Candidates for more senior positions must have a significant and current scholarly research record consistent with appointment at the appropriate rank.
For all candidates we are particularly interested in those who study the relationship between law and risk. Applications from those with specific interests in the areas of life and disability insurance, employee benefits, and/or financial planning are especially welcome, but candidates in all areas of business law will be considered.
ABOUT THE ENVIRONMENT
The mission of the Department of Risk Management and Insurance at Georgia State University is to better understand how risks faced by individuals, institutions, and societies can be more accurately measured and more efficiently managed. Faculty members have risk-related research interests including behavioral economics, experimental methods, actuarial science, mathematical finance, econometrics, household finance, corporate decision making, legal risk, and insurance economics, among others.
The department is one of the oldest and most influential risk management programs in the U.S. and has a distinguished history of serving students, alumni, and the risk management profession for more than 60 years. We are currently rated #4 in the U.S. News and World Report ranking of RMI programs; we hold a Center of Actuarial Excellence designation from the Society of Actuaries; and we are an Accredited Risk Program according to the Professional Risk Management International Association (PRMIA).
The salary level and course load are competitive.
Positions are contingent on budget approval. Applications received prior to November1 may be given preference, but applications will be accepted until the position is filled. To apply, send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, three recommendation letters, teaching evaluations, if any, to ademicjobsonline.org (strongly preferred) or mailed to Ms. Carmen Brown, Department of Risk Management & Insurance, Robinson College of Business, Georgia State University, PO Box 4036, Atlanta. GA 30302. Be sure to indicate in the cover letter that you are applying for the legal studies position (tenure track) or the legal studies position (Non-tenure track).
Georgia State University is an equal opportunity educational institution and an affirmative action employer.
Associate or Full Professor, Tenured
Legal Studies/Law
Departments of Legal Studies and Political Science
University of Central Florida
The University of Central Florida invites applicants for a faculty position at the rank of tenured Associate or Full Professor in the area of Legal Studies, International Law and/or National Security Law to begin August 2015. We are seeking applications from distinguished senior scholars of law, who have exemplary records of research and publication, the potential for continued research and publications, and documented commitment to both undergraduate and graduate level teaching.
The University of Central Florida (UCF) is the second largest university in the United States located in Orlando, Florida, with a student population of approximately 60,000 students. The primary appointment for this position will be with the Department of Legal Studies, with a secondary joint appointment with the Department of Political Science. The Department of Legal Studies is within the College of Health and Public Affairs and the Department of Political Science is within the College of Sciences, two of twelve academic colleges within UCF. The successful candidate will teach equally in both Departments and be expected to maintain a robust research and publication agenda. The successful candidate will teach courses on international law and be expected to develop national security law courses and offerings for both the Legal Studies and Political Science Departments. The University of Central Florida stresses the importance of community engagement and partnerships, and offers the unique opportunity for collaborative funded research and work with the community in a wide range of policy and management areas.
Qualifications: The successful candidate must hold a J.D. and Ph.D. in Political Science, or a J.D. and LL.M. in International Law, National Security Law, or other closely related discipline (e.g., Military Law, Foreign Affairs Law, et cetera). The successful candidate will be eligible for appointment as a tenured associate or full professor upon hire and must have a distinguished record of scholarly achievement and teaching experience commensurate with a tenured faculty appointment at the rank of associate or full professor. Preference will be given to those candidates who have a strong background in undergraduate, graduate and/or professional level teaching and an active and well documented research record and agenda, as well as experience with funded research. The successful candidate will also have the ability to effectively maintain productive collaborative relationships with the faculty of both Legal Studies and Political Science and mentor students from both programs.
Application Process: To apply, candidates must complete an online application at www.jobswithucf.com. Please also attach the following information: 1) a curriculum vitae; 2) a letter of intent succinctly describing your experience as related to the candidate qualifications delineated above; and 3) the names, addresses, and phone numbers of five professional references. Applications for this position will be accepted October 30, 2014.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be attached at that time. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents at a later date.
For further questions about the position, please contact Dr. Carol Bast, the Search Committee Chair, at carol.bast@ucf.edu.
UCF is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply, including minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities. As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials available to the public upon request. For further questions about the position, please contact Dr. Carol Bast, the Search Committee Chair, at Carol.Bast@ucf.edu.
Assistant or Associate Professor
Department of Management, College of Business
The Position: The Department of Management is inviting applications for a full time tenure-track position in Business Law / Legal Environment of Business beginning in Fall 2015. Position is contingent on funding. As a university that educates students of various ethnic and cultural backgrounds, we value a diverse faculty and staff. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on the basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, National origin, sex, sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status. We also welcome those who share a passion and commitment to the University's Strategic Priorities-http://www.csuchico.edu/vpaa/wasc/StrategicPrior/.
Minimum Qualifications: The minimum education requirement for appointment to this position is a Jurist Doctorate (JD) from an ABA-accredited law school.
Preferred Qualifications: Preference will be given to applicants with strong oral and written communication skills, excellent interpersonal skills, prior teaching experience, an undergraduate degree in business or a related field, an MBA from an AACSB international-accredited school, and a strong record of practicing law in areas relating to business. Preference will also be given to applicants with Membership in the State of California Bar.
Responsibilities: This tenure-track position carries responsibilities in the areas of teaching, scholarship and service. Primary teaching responsibilities will include undergraduate courses in legal environment of business/business law, employment law, labor law, and law for the entrepreneur. Successful candidates must have demonstrated ability or a high potential for outstanding teaching and the capacity to conduct publishable research in refereed pedagogical, practitioner, or disciplinary journals. Faculty typically teach three sections per semester, fulfill service obligations, and publish in double-blind refereed, peer reviewed journals.
Salary: Salary commensurate with education and experience.
The Department: The Management Department is the largest of the four departments within the College of Business (http://www.csuchico.edu/cob/) and offers several degree options as part of the B.S. in Business Administration: Management, Human Resources Management, Project Management and Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, as well as minors in Managing Diversity in Organizations, Managing for Sustainability, Entrepreneurship and Project Management. The department also offers several of the required courses for students pursuing their MBA. The primary focus of California State University, Chico is teaching, and the College of Business’ mission statement emphasizes a student-centered learning environment. The College of Business is accredited by AACSB International.
The University offers an excellent comprehensive benefits package. For a detailed description of these benefits, see http://www.csuchico.edu/hr/benefits/. Scholarship is supported by the college and university through attractive research incentive programs, professional and pedagogical travel support, access to databases, grant writing support, and professional development funds.
The city of Chico is located in beautiful northern California at the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains – just hours away from San Francisco, Napa, Lake Tahoe and the Redwoods.
Closing Date: Formal review of applications will begin on October 3nd. Applications received after that date may not receive full consideration.
How to Apply: All applicants must complete (with original signature) the Application for Academic Employment Form, which is available on-line at http://www.csuchico.edu/faaf/facultyrecruit/facultyapplication.pdf to be submitted with the following:
• A cover letter clearly stating the candidate’s teaching and research experience and interests and that addresses the duties and qualifications articulated in the position description;
• A current curriculum vitae;
• Three references, with contact information;
• A research writing sample (manuscript, publication, etc.);
• A statement of teaching philosophy;
• Sample course syllabi and official student evaluations, if available
Finalists for the position will be required to:
• Make a research presentation;
• Make a teaching presentation.
Electronic submissions are highly preferred and should be addressed to the Department of Management Search Committee for Business Law. Please address all nominations, inquiries, and hard copy application materials as early as possible to:
Tess Hocking tkhocking@csuchico.edu
For the Chair, Department of Management
College of Business
The California State University, Chico
Chico, CA 95929-0031
Phone: (530) 898-5663
Fax: (530) 898-5501
An annual security report disclosing crime statistics for California State University, Chico
can be obtained by contacting the Chico State University Police Department (530-898-5555)
or by accessing the following website: www.csuchico.edu/up/clery_report.shtml
The person holding this position is considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.
For disability related accommodations please call ADA Coordinator at (530) 898-5959.
CSU, Chico is EOE/M/F/Vets/Disability Employer and also only employs individuals authorized to work in the U.S. Final candidates will be required to undergo a background check using LiveScan Screening at the CSU Chico police department.