Assistant Professor (Business Law)(17986)

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.

Pay Plan

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.

How To Apply

Applicants are required to complete the online application with all applicable information. Applications must include all work history and education details even if attaching a resume. If you are a current FAMU employee, you must apply through Self Service in iRattler. This search is being conducted under Florida law, including the Sunshine law and Public Records law.

Reasonable Accommodation

If you require a reasonable accommodation pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Amendment Act (ADAA), please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity Programs at (850) 599-3076 at least ten (10) days prior to the start of the event. If you are hearing or speech impaired, please contact the University by calling TDD via FRS (800) 955-8771.

Equal Opportunity/Access

Florida A&M University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Other Information

Pursuant to Florida State Statute 1010.35, prior to offering employment to certain individuals in research-related positions, FAMU is required to conduct additional screening. Applicants subject to additional screening include any citizen of a foreign country who is not a permanent resident of the U.S., or who is a citizen or permanent resident but is affiliated with or has had at least 1 year of education, employment, or training in China, Cuba, Iran, Russia, North Korea, Syria, or Venezuela.

The additional screening requirements only apply to research-related positions, including, but not limited to faculty, graduate positions, individuals compensated by research grants or contract funds, post-doctoral positions, undergraduate positions, visiting assistant professors, and visiting research associates.

These requirements do not apply to U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents if the employment or training was/is through an agency of the U.S. Government. For more information on what information must be provided and the screening process, please contact the Office of Research Integrity at ori@famu.edu.