Assistant Professor

Overview Assistant Professor - 2719 Details for the position are provided here. To apply for the position, please click the Apply Now link. You may bookmark or print a copy of this position if needed. Special Instructions apply to this position. This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check, which includes a criminal background check, employment verification, reference checks, license verification (if applicable) and credit history check (if applicable). All persons hired must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. New employees are paid by direct deposit. Candidates claiming Veterans Preference must attach a copy of their DD-214 as part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University prohibits discrimination based on protected veteran or disability status, 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 openings. Position Details 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, end date of the grant (if applicable): N/A Primary Purpose The Department of Accounting, Finance, and Information Technology Management at the Thomas College of Business and Economics is committed to AACSB accreditation. It seeks to hire a tenure-track, assistant professor of business law to begin in Fall 2026. Teaching areas may include Business Law & Ethics, International Business Law, Commercial Law, and Legal Issues for Managers (relevant to the accounting field). Primary Purpose of Position The department anticipates hiring a full-time tenure-track assistant professor of business law to begin in Fall 2026. Teaching includes undergraduate and graduate courses in business law and related topics, with a focus on ethics, international law, and managerial legal issues. Job Description The University of North Carolina at Pembroke invites applications for a full-time tenure-track assistant professor in Business Law. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. The successful candidate will be part of a collegial college environment at UNC Pembroke’s Thomas College of Business and Economics. Requirements: 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 also be seriously considered. Responsibilities and Qualifications: 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, four classes per semester. Summer teaching and summer research grants are available. 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 evidenced by recently published articles in peer-reviewed journals is preferred. Engage in research and publication to maintain scholarly currency and AACSB SA designation in assigned teaching areas of law. The candidate will teach undergrad/grad, face-to-face/online, in business law and related areas; maintain SA status; engage in departmental, college, university, professional, and community service; and perform other duties as assigned by the department chair. Qualifications Required: JD degree; demonstrated teaching effectiveness; ability to teach in multiple modalities (in-person and online); strong communication and scholarly activity. Preferred: Experience in undergraduate and/or graduate teaching; evidence of scholarly publication in peer-reviewed journals; ability to maintain AACSB SA status. Management Preference Proven and documented success in undergraduate and graduate teaching is highly desirable. Posting Information Job Opening Date: 02/11/2026 Job Closing Date: Open until filled Open Until Filled: Yes Posting Category: Faculty Posting Number: EPA01091 Quick Link to Posting: Special Instructions to Applicants This position is subject to the successful completion of an employment background check. An employment background check includes 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 part of the online application process. UNC Pembroke is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Applicant Documents Required Documents CV/Resume Cover Letter Optional Documents Other Document Other Document 2 Other Document 3 Other Document 4 Posting Specific Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*) How did you hear about this employment opportunity? 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