Adjunct Instructor of Business Law

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Position Description

The Department of Management in the School of Business Administration at The University of Mississippi invites applications for Adjunct Instructor of Business Law, with classes starting in August of 2025. Selected applicants will join a pool of Instructors for future appointments when a course opening is available and their qualifications match the course requirements. An Adjunct Professor of Business Law focuses on teaching the Legal Environment of Business Course to undergraduate students.

Position Details

Appointment: Temporary

Assignment Type:  Non-Tenure Track

The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: 
•    Instructs undergraduate students in Business Law principles.
•    Maintains, develops and schedules student learning experiences to achieve desired learning outcomes.
•    Plans, develops, and implements evaluation tools to assess student process towards course learning objectives.
•    Be familiar with learning management systems.
•    Other duties as determined by the Department of Management.

Minimum Qualifications

•    A Juris Doctorate degree from an ABA accredited law school
•    A commitment to teaching in an environment dedicated to excellence in teaching and mentoring of students
•    Possessing and sharing expertise on contract, constitutional, employment, property, and tort laws
•    Evidence of strong interpersonal and communication skills

Preferred Qualifications
•    Experience teaching in an institution of higher education
•    Prior knowledge and/or ability to use the Blackboard Ultra LMS
•    At least one year of practice experience in an area of business law or a closely related field
•    Relevant industry experience that includes current engagement in professional activities is preferred.

Interview Requirements: Any candidate who is called for an interview must notify the Department of Equal Opportunity/Regulatory Compliance in writing of any reasonable accommodation needed prior to the date of the interview.

Application Procedures

Screening of applications will begin immediately. The position will be open until filled or until an adequate applicant pool is achieved. Apply online (only) at https://careers.olemiss.edu. Applications cannot be accepted in any other format. Candidates should submit a curriculum vitae and a cover letter. At least three references will be required from candidates invited to campus.

For additional information, contact Lou McPhail, Instructional Assistant Professor of Business Law, at lmcphail@bus.olemiss.edu.

About the University of MS & Oxford, MS

Founded in 1848, the University of Mississippi (UM), affectionately known to alumni, students and friends as Ole Miss, is Mississippi's flagship university. Included in the elite group of R-1: Doctoral Universities - Highest Research Activity by the Carnegie Classification, it has a long history of producing leaders in public service, academics and business. The University of Mississippi, consistently named by The Chronicle of Higher Education as a “Great College to Work For,” is located in Oxford, MS, which is ranked one of the “Top 10 Best College Towns.” With more than 24,000 students, UM is the state's largest university and is ranked among the nation's fastest-growing institutions. The University of Mississippi, which has aggressively implemented many health and wellness initiatives for its more than 2,900 employees, has consistently been named one of Mississippi’s Healthiest Workplaces.

Touted as the “Cultural Mecca of the South”, creativity abounds in Oxford as musicians, artists and writers alike find inspiration in Oxford’s rich history, small town charm and creative community. Oxford is a one-hour drive south of Memphis, TN and is known as the home of Nobel Prize winning author William Faulkner. Over the years Oxford has also been known for offering exceptional culinary experiences and as the home of the University of Mississippi and the Ole Miss Rebels, there is always something here to immerse yourself in. Oxford has also been featured as a literary and arts destination in such publications as The New York Times, Southern Living, Condé Nast Traveler, and GQ. Among other cultural activities, annual events include the Oxford Film Festival, a thriving local music scene, and the Ford Center Performing Arts Series. Oxford is a vibrant university town, filled with unique shops and galleries, eclectic restaurants and clubs, historic landmarks, and comfortable inns.

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