Visiting Professor of Business Law

Number of Vacancies: 1

Area of Consideration:Open To The Public

Position Status: Full-TimeRegular Tenure Track

Pay Plan Series & Grade: Commensurate with rank and experience

Salary Range: up tp $104000

Closing Date: Open Until Filled

Location:4200 Connecticut Ave

Brief Description of Duties

The School of Business and Public Administration (SBPA) at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC) invites applications for a full-time one-year Visiting Professor position in Business Law. This is a non-renewable fixed-term appointment. The successful candidate will be expected to teach various business law and management courses. We are seeking an individual who demonstrates strong potential for excellence in teaching scholarly engagement and service. The ideal candidate will be committed to advancing SBPAs mission and contributing to the growth of a high-quality business program by building on existing strengths and fostering collaboration across the school. Candidates must show a strong dedication to student success and possess the ability to support learners from diverse backgrounds. A demonstrated interest in interdisciplinary teaching and research is highly valued

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Applicants should be prepared to:
Teach across a variety of business and management-related courses.
Incorporate technology into teaching and scholarship.
Participate in service to the university and community consistent with SBPAs goals.
Engage effectively with a diverse academic and professional community.

We welcome applicants who are passionate about education enthusiastic about mentoring students and committed to academic excellence and integrity.

Minimum Job Requirements

Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an accredited law school At least one year of teaching experience at the postsecondary level Active and valid license to practice law Additional qualifications to teach in a related discipline (e.g. management ethics public administration) are highly desirable Demonstrated professional ethics including a commitment to collaboration creativity motivation and consensus-building in a dynamic results-driven academic environment Demonstrated ability to teach Business Law classes. Strong commitment to collaborative and interdisciplinary education and research Strong leadership and interpersonal skills initiatives and the ability to work in a multicultural student-centered environment.


A candidate for appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor shall be required to meet the following qualifications:

1. An appropriate terminal degree or agree to complete this degree within a period of time to be specified in the terms of the initial contract; and
2. At least three (3) years of full-time teaching experience including two (2) years in an institution of higher education.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

When formal teaching experience is limited or absent the candidate shall be required to demonstrate verifiable potential for effective teaching.

A candidate for appointment to the rank of Associate Professor shall be required to meet the following

qualifications:

1. An earned doctorate or the highest appropriate credential in the field of specialization or experience and achievements comparable to the doctorate;
2. A record of scholarship and professional growth; and
3. At least five (5) years of full-time teaching experience in an institution of higher education including three (3) years as an Assistant Professor.

Appropriate professional experience and achievements may be substituted when formal teaching experience is limited or absent.

Information to Applicant

Collective Bargaining Unit (Union): This position is in the collective bargaining unit represented by National Education Association (NEA) and you may be required to pay an agency service fee through direct payroll deduction.

Employment Benefits: Selectee will be eligible for health and life insuranceand sick leave and will be covered under the University of the District of Columbia s retirement plan (TIAA-CREF).

Equal Opportunity Employer: The District of Columbia Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation family responsibilities matriculation physical handicap or political affiliation.

Notice of Non-Discrimination: In accordance with the D.C. Human Rights Act of 1977 as amended D.C. Official Code Section 2-1401.01 et. seq. (Act) the University of the District of Columbia does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived: race color religion national origin sex age marital status personal appearance sexual orientation gender identity or expression familial status family responsibilities matriculation political affiliation genetic information disability. Sexual harassment is a form of sex discrimination which is also prohibited by the Act. In addition harassment based on any of the above protected categories is prohibited by the Act. Discrimination in violation of the Act will not be tolerated. Violators will be subject to disciplinary action.

Veterans Preference: Applicants claiming veterans preference must submit official proof at the time of application.

Visa Sponsorship: At this time the University of the District of Columbia does not provide sponsorship for visas (e.g. H-1B). This position is also ineligible for Optional Practical Training(OPT).

Residency Preference:A person applying for a position who is a bona fide District resident at the time of application for the position may be awarded a 10-point residency preference over non-District applicants unless the person declines the preference points. If selected the person shall be required to present no less than 8 proofs of bona fide District residency on or before the effective date of the appointment and maintain such residency for 7 consecutive years from the effective date of the appointment. Failure to maintain bona fide District residency for the 7-year period will result in forfeiture of employment.

Drug-Free Workplace: Pursuant to the requirements of the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 the individual selected to fill this position will as a condition of employment be required to notify his/her immediate supervisor in writing not later than five (5) days after conviction of any criminal drug statute occurring in the workplace.

Background Investigation: Employment with the University of the District of Columbia is contingent upon a satisfactory background investigation. The determination of a satisfactory backgroundinvestigation is made at the sole discretion of the University of the District of Columbia. The University may refuse to hire a finalist rescind an offer of employment to a finalist or review and may terminate the employment of a current employee based on the results of a background investigation.

Disposition of Resume: Resumes received outside the area of consideration and/or after the closing date will not be given consideration. You must resubmit your resume to receive consideration for any subsequent advertised position vacancies. For the purpose of employment resumes are not considered job applications. Therefore if selected for employment a UDC application will be required.

Job Offers: Official Job Offers are made by the University of the District of Columbia Office of Human Resources only.

Contact Information:All inquiriesrelated to employment and job applications should be directed to UDC Office of Human Resources at.

The University of the District of Columbia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action institution. Minorities women veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply. For a full version of the Universitys EO Policy Statement please visit: