What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lecturer (Business Law) position at University of Wisconsin System?
About the University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Since its founding in 1968, the University of Wisconsin-Parkside has been a trusted partner for the region¿s higher educational needs, empowering students to thrive, advancing applied knowledge, and developing talent for the future. The university offers undergraduate and graduate degrees, as well as certificates and pre-professional programs, designed to foster personal and professional growth through real-world and impactful learning experiences. With over 30,000 alumni¿nearly 60 percent of whom were the first in their families to earn a degree¿UW-Parkside reflects and celebrates the vibrant diversity of our world. Our beautiful campus, located in the dynamic Chicago-Milwaukee corridor, offers unmatched access to world-class internships, professional networks, and endless career-building opportunities, placing students at the center of it all.
At UW-Parkside, faculty and staff enjoy a supportive, inclusive environment where their work directly contributes to transforming lives and strengthening communities. The university offers competitive pay and benefits, making it a great place to build a meaningful career.
Position Title: Lecturer (Business Law)
Employment Type: Full time, Academic staff, Exempt
Reports To: The Lecturer in Business Law will report to the Chair of the Business Department.
Lecturers in Business Law teach multiple undergraduate legal and business-related classes in the fall and spring and possibly summer semesters. Lecturers may teach day, evening, in-person, online, hybrid and competency-based classes.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required Qualifications
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Graduate degree in law required, J.D preferred
- Credentials and experience in accounting preferred
The Department of Business is AACSB International accredited and recognizes multiple types of research, including basic, applied, and pedagogical. The department particularly values teaching, research, and professional engagement that connects the faculty and students to the vibrant Southeast Wisconsin region and global business. The department also encourages high-impact practices such as supervising student organizations and participating in student competitions, as well as undergraduate and graduate student research.
Lecturer Job Description
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Teach primarily undergraduate classes in face-to-face, online, hybrid and/or competency-based formats
- Schedule and hold office hours
- Conduct course assessments and provide feedback
- Participate in various meetings and university events
- Maintain professional qualifications through activities such as consulting, attending professional development events, and professional engagements.
- Courses expected to be taught include Legal Environment of Business and Business Law.
- May also teach other courses, such as Financial Accounting, Managerial Accounting, and Introduction to Business.
SPECIAL NOTES:
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
Commensurate with qualifications and experience.
The University of Wisconsin System provides a liberal benefits package, including participation in a state pension plan.
Benefit Details: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/
Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator: https://www.wisconsin.edu/ohrwd/benefits/benefits-estimator/
LEGAL NOTICES:
Employment will require a criminal background check, and if you have prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. It will also require your references to answer questions regarding employee misconduct, sexual violence, and sexual harassment. If the results are unacceptable, the offer will be withdrawn or, if you have started employment, your employment will be terminated. (see TC1 - App. 4 and p. 12)
Note: Criminal Background Check - The Department of Workforce Development, Equal Rights Division prohibits employers from using criminal background check information, policies or practices that have a ¿disparate impact¿ and is not ¿job-related and consistent with business necessity¿ in hiring decisions. All information used to screen or hire job applicants should relate to the duties of the job.
Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.
UW-Parkside is an AA/EEO employer: All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, or protected veteran status. Individuals from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
It is the policy of UW-Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 262-595-2204. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.
In compliance with the Clery Act of 1998, the University of Wisconsin Parkside Crime Statistics Report is available at https://www.uwp.edu/live/offices/universitypolice/crimestats.cfm. Call the UW-Parkside Campus Police Office at (262) 595-2455 for a paper copy of the annual report.
THE UNIVERSITY:
UW-Parkside is a regional comprehensive university that is committed to accessibility, academic excellence, student success, diversity, and community engagement. This beautiful campus is on 700 acres of woodland & prairie in the heart of the Milwaukee/Chicago corridor, between Racine and Kenosha and near Lake Michigan. The university enrolls approximately 5,000 students, many of whom are first- generation and nontraditional students. UW-Parkside benefits from the diversity of the communities it services in Kenosha, Racine, and Walworth Counties. Kenosha and Racine are small cities that offer tranquility and convenience. The myriad attractions of Milwaukee and Chicago are easily accessible, as is the solitude of the country. UW-Parkside is strongly committed to creating and maintaining a multicultural, pluralistic campus environment.
The tri-county region that comprises the University¿s primary service area is home to an impressive array of businesses. There are more than 10,000 small businesses in the region, as well as a large number of globally-recognized employers. The college, through its active, engaged Advisory Board, enjoys a close relationship with many of these businesses. For further information regarding the University and community, please see our website at www.uwp.edu.¿
TO ENSURE CONSIDERATION:
Applications received by 04/01/2025 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.
TO APPLY:
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Applications received by 04/01/2025 are ensured full consideration; position is open until filled.
It is the policy of UW Parkside to provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants with disabilities. If you need assistance, or accommodation in applying because of a disability, please contact us using the information below. Employment opportunities will not be denied because of the need to make reasonable accommodations for a qualified individual's disability.
If you have application questions call or email:
Amber Marzette
(262)595-2042
marzetta@uwp.edu ¿
