Assistant Professor of Business Law

Posted: 03/27/2025
Education

The University of Nebraska at Kearney (UNK) and the Department of Accounting, Finance, and Economics invites applications for a position in the area of business law at the rank of Assistant Professor to begin in Fall 2025. Candidates should demonstrate a commitment to excellence in teaching and learning, scholarship, and student retention and success. For more information and to apply visit http://unkemployment.unk.edu.
 
Responsibilities:

  • Teaching various courses in the business law area at the undergraduate and graduate level
  • Engaging in scholarly activity that leads to publication in quality peer-reviewed journals
  • Working collegially with College of Business & Technology faculty
  • Providing service to the College, University, profession, and regional business community
  • Participation in internal and external service activities
  • Advising and interacting with students
  • Pursuing professional development
 
Required Qualifications:
  • Hold a JD from an ABA-accredited law school                
  • Licensed to practice law in a U.S. state                                                                 
  • Possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills                   
  • Have a commitment to teaching excellence
  • Have an interest in and ability to conduct high-quality research                                                                                                      
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Teaching experience                                                                                                          
  • Quality publication history
  • Ph.D., D.B.A, LL.M., and/or an MBA from an AACSB-accredited institution     
  • Work experience practicing law and/or expertise in a business-related field                                                                                                         
 
Required Application Materials:
  • Completed online application
  • Cover letter
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Teaching evaluations (if applicant has teaching experience)
  • List of three references with contact information
  • Letter of recommendation -1
 
Optional Application Materials
  • Transcripts
  • Letter of recommendation -2
  • Letter of recommendation -3
  • Research Statement
  • Teaching Philosophy
 
Salary and benefits are competitive with other universities of similar size and mission. Applications received by April 21, 2025 will receive full consideration. For more information and to apply visit http://unkemployment.unk.edu.
 
Direct questions about the position to Matt Bjornsen at bjornsenmm@unk.edu.
 
Direct questions about the online application process to: (308) 865-8522 or employment@unk.edu.
 
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled.
 
The University:
 
The University of Nebraska at Kearney is responsive to University issues which support a diverse work and academic environment. The University of Nebraska at Kearney does not discriminate based on race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation in its programs, activities, or employment. This policy is applicable to all University administered programs including educational programs, financial aid, admission policies and employment policies. UNK is an Affirmative Action Equal Opportunity employer. Veterans and persons with disabilities encouraged to apply. The University affirms a policy of equal educational and employment opportunities, affirmative action in employment and nondiscrimination in providing services to the public. University employees, students and others associated with the University who have not received the benefits of these policies, are encouraged to contact the Chief Compliance Officer/ADA Coordinator.

 

Assistant Professor of Business Law
UNK - College of Business & Technology
Matt Bjornsen