Assistant Professor of Instruction, Business Law

About the role

The Williams College of Business at Xavier University invites applications for a non-tenure track Assistant Professor of Instruction position in the Department of Accountancy and Business Law beginning fall 2027. The Williams College of Business is AACSB accredited. Xavier University is part of the 500-year-old Jesuit Catholic tradition of academic excellence in the liberal arts and is strongly committed to enhancing equity, inclusion, and diversity. These values are central to our mission. We strive for a climate of respect and inclusiveness that welcomes and supports members from diverse backgrounds and life experiences, is committed unreservedly to open and free inquiry, and deliberately seeks out multiple perspectives. Xavier’s urban location in Cincinnati allows faculty to work with community partners to develop engaged learning and internship opportunities. Xavier is a member of the Association of Jesuit Colleges and Universities as well as the Big East. The Assistant Professor of Instruction position is renewable on a yearly basis, with the potential after six years for promotion to Associate Professor of Instruction with a rolling two-year renewable contract. The candidate must be committed to providing quality teaching and to maintaining an active and sustained connection to their field through professional engagement, scholarly activity, or a combination of the two.

Responsibilities

• Teach in both undergraduate and master’s programs in live and on‑line formats.
• Perform service and participate in the life of the Department and University consistent with the mission of Jesuit higher education.
• Engage in professional development activities on and off campus.
• Maintain a teaching load of four courses per semester.

Requirements

• Possess a terminal degree (JD or PhD) from an accredited law school.

Qualifications

• Demonstrate compelling evidence of teaching effectiveness.
• Have relevant professional work experience.
• Maintain an established or developing record of professional engagement and/or scholarly activity.
• Ability to engage diverse groups of students in learning opportunities.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long‑term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.