Assistant Teaching Professor in Management (NTT) - Business Law

Job Description

The Department of Management in the Trulaske College of Business at University of Missouri (MU) invites applicants with excellent teaching credentials or potential in business law and management ethics for a non-tenure track (NTT), full-time teaching position. The person selected must be available to start teaching undergraduate business law and Master’s level business ethics/law classes on campus no later than August 17, 2022- an earlier start may be negotiable if desired. Overall teaching load will be equivalent to twelve credit hours per semester. This is not a remote-work position; however, some online courses may be scheduled.

This position is expected to include teaching sections of MANGMT 3540 Introduction to Business Law each semester in a large section format and may include coordinating Teaching Assistants (TAs) for associated labs as needed; teaching sections of MANGMT 4540/7540 Legal Aspects of Business Organization and Operations each semester; and other Business Law/Ethics as needed (with Study Abroad opportunities if interested). The successful candidate is expected to assume active service roles related to undergraduate and MBA curriculum development and quality assurance at department and college levels.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must have already completed a J.D. degree or equivalent from American Bar Association accredited institution or a Ph.D. degree in Business Law/Public Policy from a similarly accredited business school by the time of appointment.

Candidates will be evaluated on:

Prior industry and professional knowledge/experience in the area of Business Law and Ethics; a record of excellence in teaching; industry/legal experience; a commitment to diversity and inclusion; evidence of collaborative team participation. Relevant industry or professional certifications will be viewed favorably.

Key skills sought include: ability to engage students in both large and small section formats and in both face-to-face and 100% online (synchronous primarily) formats, effective use of a variety of assessment methods, currency in business, organizational behavior, and human resources domains, effective training of and coordination with TAs, familiarity with learning management systems for grade management and reporting, and collegiality in service roles involving curriculum design, integration, and evaluation. The College and the Department emphasize experiential learning for our students.

Application Materials

Application materials should include a letter of interest, curriculum vita, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. Questions regarding online application process should be directed to MU Human Resources: (573) 882-7976 or muhrs@missouri.edu . In addition, three letters of recommendation should be emailed directly to Lisa Pagett at pagettl@missouri.edu . If you have questions regarding the position, please contact:

Dr. Anthony Ross, Search Committee Chair

E-mail: anthonyross@missouri.edu

Application Deadline

Screening will begin two weeks after posting of the position and zoom interviews will be conducted with finalists. An offer is expected to be made no earlier than late June.

Other Information

The Trulaske College of Business consists of over 80 full-time faculty members who serve approximately 5,000 undergraduates, nearly 300 master’s students, and 35 doctoral students. The Department of Management consists of 14 tenure-track faculty members and 14 full-time teaching faculty who share a strong commitment to excellent teaching. The department includes full-time faculty with expertise in strategy, entrepreneurship, organizational behavior, human resources, supply chain management, management information systems, business law, and business communications. More information can be found at http://business.missouri.edu .

MU is both a Carnegie Doctoral/Research University-Extensive and Association of American Universities institution. Columbia, with population of about 121,000, has consistently been rated as one of most livable communities in U.S.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at http://www.umsystem.edu/totalrewards/benefits

Diversity Commitment

The University of Missouri is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery and excellence.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Opportunity is and shall be provided for all employees and applicants for employment on the basis of their demonstrated ability and competence without unlawful discrimination on the basis of their race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable state or federal law. This policy shall not be interpreted in such a manner as to violate the legal rights of religious organizations or the recruiting rights of military organizations associated with the Armed Forces or the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America. For more information, call the Vice Chancellor of Human Resource Services/Affirmative Action officer at 573-882-4256.

To request ADA accommodations, please call the Disability Inclusion and ADA Compliance Manager at 573-884-7278.

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