Assistant Professor

Assistant Professor - 2719

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UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

Position Details

Position Information
Division
Academic Affairs

Department
Accounting, Finance & Information Technology Management (AFIT)

Working Title
Assistant Professor of Business Law

Vacancy Type
Tenure Track Faculty

Min T/E Requirements
Degree in appropriate discipline area - prior experience teaching in higher education setting

FTE
1

Recruitment Range
Commensurate with Education and Experience

Anticipated Hiring Range
Commensurate with Education and Experience

Position #
2719

FLSA Status
Exempt

Months per year
9

Is this a grant funded position?
No

If yes, please indicate the end date of the grant.(if applicable)
N/A

Primary Purpose of Organization Unit
The Thomas College of Business and Economics is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB). AACSB accreditation differentiates business and accounting programs from those at other institutions in terms of quality, rigor, and relevance. Only six percent of business schools worldwide are accredited by AACSB international.

The Thomas College of Business and Economics values internationalization to prepare students for a competitive global environment, diversity to enrich personal growth and enhance the learning experience, ethical decision making to prepare students to serve as business leaders, and scholarship to benefit our students' education.

The Department of Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology Management at The University of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a tenure-track, assistant professor of business law faculty position to begin in Fall 2026.

Primary Purpose of Position
The Department of Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology Management in the Thomas College of Business and Economics at the University of North Carolina at Pembroke (UNCP) anticipates hiring a full-time tenure track assistant professor of business law to begin in fall 2026.

Teaching areas include Business Law & Ethics, International Business Law, Commercial Law, and Legal Issues for Managers (relevant to the accounting field).

Job Description
The University of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a full-time tenure track assistant professor in Business Law position.

This is an excellent opportunity for an energetic candidate eager to be a member of a dynamic business College with collegial faculty. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience and qualifications. If you like to work in a collegial environment where you can be rewarded for classroom excellence and where your contribution and involvement matters from the first day of your employment, you will enjoy working at UNC Pembroke's Thomas College of Business and Economics.

An earned JD (Juris Doctor) degree is required. Applicants with a JD and experience in business law will receive the highest priority. JD holders with professional experience will be seriously considered.

Demonstrated evidence of teaching effectiveness, excellent communication skills, a commitment to scholarly research, proficiency with internet-based technologies, and the ability to utilize online pedagogies to enhance classroom learning is required.

Teaching load is three classes per semester as long as AACSB scholarly academic (SA) status is maintained. Otherwise, the teaching load is four classes per semester. Summer teaching is available as well as summer research grants.

Teaching areas include Business Law & Ethics, International Business Law, Commercial Law, and Legal Issues for Managers (relevant to the accounting field).

A record of scholarly activities as documented by recently published articles in peer reviewed journals is preferred. Engage in appropriate research and publication to maintain scholarly currency and AACSB scholarly academic (SA) designation in assigned teaching areas of law.

Successful candidate is required to 1- Teach undergraduate/graduate, face-to-face / online business law classes; teaching needs include business law and ethics, commercial law, international business law, and legal issues for managers. 2- Maintain scholarly academic (SA) AACSB status as set by the UNCP Thomas College of Business and Economics; scholarly active and publish in discipline peer-reviewed journals. 3- Engage in services at departmental, College, University, professional, and community levels. 4- Other activities as set forth by the department chair.

Management Preference


Proven and documented success in undergraduate and graduate teaching is highly desirable.

Lic or Certification required by statute or regulation

Posting Information
Job Opening Date
02/11/2026

Job Closing Date

Open Until Filled
Yes

Posting Category
Faculty

Posting Number
EPA01091

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Special Instructions to Applicants
This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid only by direct deposit to the financial institution of their choice. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as a part of the online application process.

UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibits discrimination against all individuals based on their age, race, color, genetic information, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression and national origin. UNC Pembroke is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and seeks priority referrals of protected veterans for our openings.

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