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Assistant/Associate Professor - Business Law - #001741

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Please see Special Instructions for more details.

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Hard copy application materials will not be accepted. Please attach a curriculum vita, a cover letter; a list of 3 references (include complete contact information with names, addresses, and telephone numbers) and a copy of the JD transcript to complete the application. For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Todd Creasy at 828-227-3600.

Posting Details

Posting Number FAC412P

Quick Link for Internal Postings http://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/13380

Classification Title Assistant/Associate Professor

Working Title Assistant/Associate Professor - Business Law - #001741

Department Acct, Fin, Info Sys, Bus Law

The School of Accounting, Finance, Information Systems and Business Law (AFIB) invites applications for a 9-month tenure track position in Business Law at the level of Assistant or Associate Professor beginning Fall semester 2020. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until a candidate has been selected.

Teaching responsibilities include three courses (face-to-face or online format) per semester at the undergraduate or graduate level. The successful candidate will possess the ability to teach diverse legal topics and their business applications. Intellectual contributions are expected in one or more of the following areas:

Environmental Law

Position Summary: The successful candidates must meet the AACSB accreditation requirements regarding academic qualification of college of business faculty. The AACSB requirements for academic qualification mandate a minimum level of relevant research and publication.

Primary duty assignment will be the main campus in Cullowhee. However, the duty assignment may involve distance and/or online delivery methodologies. The successful candidate will be expected to advise students, be involved in appropriate student organizations, and fulfill normal institutional service obligations. Ability to maintain an active research agenda resulting in scholarship in refereed journals is expected. Scholarship should pertain to the areas of teaching.

Western Carolina University is AACSB accredited and the College of Business has over 65 faculty members. WCU is a regional comprehensive university located in Cullowhee, NC, a scenic rural valley between the Blue Ridge and Great Smoky Mountains, serving the people of North Carolina from its main residential campus in Cullowhee, 50 miles west of Asheville, NC and 2½ hours north of Atlanta and resident credit centers in Asheville and Cherokee. The quality of life here is optimal with natural beauty, stimulating climate, central location with good transportation.

WCU recognizes the Boyer model of scholarship and creative activity as a means of supporting its commitment to the stewards of place conceptual model and promotion of integrated student learning. Faculty members are expected to integrate student learning with the scholarship of engagement to enhance the cultural enrichment of the University, surrounding region, nation and world.

The College of Business prepares Business Ready® graduates.

Carnegie statement

WCU embraces its role as a regionally engaged university and is designated by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching as a community engaged university. Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate a commitment to public engagement through their teaching, service, and scholarship.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Minimum Qualifications

The minimum of a JD degree from an ABA accredited law school is required.

Preferred Qualifications

Five years’ undergraduate or graduate teaching experience. Established record of intellectual contributions.

Position Type Permanent Full-Time

Number of Hours Per Week

Number of Months Per Year 9

Open Date 06/23/2020

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must apply online in order to be considered. Hard copy application materials will not be accepted.

Please attach a curriculum vita, a cover letter; a list of 3 references (include complete contact information with names, addresses, and telephone numbers) and a copy of the JD transcript to complete the application.

For questions or additional information, please contact Dr. Todd Creasy at 828-227-3600.

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.

Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 114 Scott, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7234) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

Cover Letter/Letter of Application

List of references

Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

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Company info

Western Carolina University
H. F. Robinson Administration Building
Cullowhee
North Carolina
United States 28723
Phone : 828-227-7218
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