Adjunct Faculty - CBUSN 3202: Business in a Legal Context; Fall Semester 2026; In-person, On-campus

Lesley University's Department of Business is seeking a highly qualified adjunct faculty member to teach an in-person, on-campus course during the Fall Semester 2026.

About the Role

Teach CBUSN 3202 - Business in a Legal Context on Tuesdays and Fridays from 11:10 am to 12:25 pm.

This course examines the legal principles and regulatory frameworks that affect business operations. It begins with an overview of the contemporary legal environment, the structure and function of the court system, and the foundational concepts of crimes and torts. The primary focus is the study of common law contracts and contracts governed by the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), including sales and leases of goods. Additional topics include product liability, agency law, and the legal structures and governance of business organizations.

Qualifications

• MBA or equivalent degree (required)
• Successful experience teaching business courses at the undergraduate level
• Demonstrated commitment to student-centered, inclusive, and equitable teaching practices
• Experience in constructivist inquiry-based learning with the ability to teach concepts in ways that are accessible, relevant, and engaging
• Experience using learning management systems and educational technology to support teaching and learning
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

About Lesley University

Located in the heart of Cambridge, Massachusetts, Lesley University is highly regarded for its graduate and undergraduate programs in education, the arts, and applied social sciences. Lesley fosters a highly creative environment where innovative ideas thrive, theory is integrated with practice, and its 6,400 students and 90,000 alumni are empowered to improve and enrich communities.

The university is committed to strategic diversity initiatives that position diversity, equity, and inclusion as fundamental to institutional and academic excellence. Lesley strives for a campus culture and community that fosters a true sense of belonging for all, provides equal opportunity for participation, and helps develop each individual’s capacity to confidently engage within and across difference.

Application Requirements

• Letter of interest
• CV/resume
• Statement addressing past and/or potential contributions to diversity, equity, and inclusion through teaching, professional activity, and/or service

Pay

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