What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Professor of Business Law position at University of Nebraska at Kearney?
Brief Summary of Job Description
The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) and the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics invites applications a position in the area of business law at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, scholarship, and student retention and success. For more information and to apply visit http://unkemployment.unk.edu.
Job Duties
Responsibilities:
- Teaching various courses in the business law area at the undergraduate and graduate level
- Engaging in scholarly activity that leads to publication in quality peer-reviewed journals
- Working collegially with College of Business & Technology faculty
- Providing service to the College, University, profession, and regional business community
- Participation in internal and external service activities
- Advising and interacting with students
- Pursuing professional development
Required Qualifications
Required Qualifications:
- Hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school
- Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state
- Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Have a commitment to teaching excellence
Have an interest in and ability to conduct high-quality research
Preferred Qualifications
Preferred Qualifications:
- Teaching experience
- Quality publication history
- Ph.D., D.B.A, LL.M., and/or an MBA from an AACSB-accredited institution
Work experience practicing law and/or expertise in a business-related field
Physical Demands
Desired Start Date
08/18/2025
Is this position temporary?
No
Position End Date (if temporary)
Special Instructions to Applicant
Applicants: Please upload Teaching Evaluations (if Applicant has teaching experience).
Special Conditions for Eligibility
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
F20250007P
Close Date
Open Until Filled
Yes
Application Review Date: Initial application review will begin on this date. Applications received prior to this date will be considered. Applications received after the review date may be considered.
04/21/2025
For questions regarding the online application process, please contact:
308-865-8516 or employment@unk.edu
For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Matt Bjornsen at bjornsenmm@unk.edu
Budget Information
Budget Summary
Benefits Eligible
100%
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents
Optional Documents
- Cover Letter
- Curriculum Vitae
- List of 3 References
- Letter of Recommendation-1
- Transcripts
- Letter of Recommendation-2
- Letter of Recommendation-3
- Teaching Evaluations
- Research Statement
- Teaching Philosophy
