Description:
Position Vacancy Announcement:Florida A&M University's School of Business and Industry, Department of Accounting, Finance and Business Law is pleased to announce the acceptance of qualified applications for the Assistant Professor in Business Law tenure-track vacancy.
Responsibilities:
Primary areas of teaching will be in Business Law. Successful candidates will be expected to teach at both the undergraduate and graduate levels and fully participate in all activities that support the School of Business and Industry (SBI) Academic Programs and FAMU's mission; Develop research within the Accounting, Finance and Business Law Department; Assist in the development of courses, contribute to undergraduate and graduate teaching, assist in securing research income and grants and make a significant contribution to research, professional activities and policy development in the School of Business and Industry and the wider communities; and, provide effective management of the Department of Accounting, Finance and Business Law resources, consistent with the strategic direction and objectives of the School of Business and Industry.
Minimum Qualifications:
The ideal candidate must possess a JD in Law. Preference will be given to candidates with an established academic research record and teaching experience. Professional certification is preferred, but not required.
Recommended Competencies:
- The successful candidate will be expected to work effectively and cooperatively with the School of Business and Industry's stakeholders;
- Ability to use Canvas online course platform;
- Have excellent written and oral communication skills;
- Have excellent interpersonal skills;
- Critical thinking and problem solving competence;
- Strong programming and cognitive attributes;
- Ability to utilize the information gained from Analytics to enhance teaching and delivery of quantitative and statistics courses; and,
- Ability to use tact and diplomacy when dealing with the needs, problems, and academic concerns of students.
This is a Faculty position.
Conditions of Employment:
Successful candidate is subject to a pre-employment screening which includes a review of criminal records, reference checks and verification of education. An official college transcript, a high school diploma, or other educational documents must be submitted, where applicable, at the time of employment.
Only United States (U.S.) citizens or aliens who have a legal right to work in the U.S. are eligible for employment. Federal law requires proof of your authorization to work in the United States. You will be required to provide proof of your identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of employment.
Section 110.1128, Florida Statutes, prohibits employment by the State (including re-hire after a break in service) of any male born after October 1, 1962, who failed to register with the Selective Service System, under the provisions of the U.S. Military Selective Service Act, during the person's period of eligibility (ages 18 through 25). Additionally, if currently employed by the State, this law prohibits the promotion of such person. You may be required to provide documentation.
