Teaching Assistant Professor of Business Law - General Business - Chambers College

About the role

The Department of General Business in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University (Morgantown, WV) invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor – Business Law position expected to begin in January 2027. The position involves teaching under the Department of General Business, with a research and service affiliation to the Knee Regulatory Research Center (KRRC), focusing on topics related to business law, regulation, and healthcare policy.

Teaching responsibilities

• Primary teaching responsibility is business law, with courses drawn from the candidate's area of expertise
• Teaching at undergraduate and/or graduate levels as departmental needs dictate
• Teaching primarily focused within the Online MBA Program of the College
• Candidates should demonstrate a teaching philosophy that emphasizes experiential learning and student engagement
• Expected to bring practical experience with how regulations and policy work together, and knowledge of how policy is changed through legislation at the state and federal level, into the classroom
• Expected to collaborate with colleagues to support and strengthen the college's innovative, student-centered culture during rapid program growth

Qualifications

• At time of appointment, must hold a J.D. or Ph.D. in law, business, public policy, or a related field, with demonstrated experience in regulatory and legislative processes at the state and/or federal level
• Candidates in the advanced stages of a J.D. or Ph.D. will be considered but must have completed their degree before the start date
• Opportunity to collaborate with scholars within the Knee Regulatory Research Center under the direction of Dr. Alicia Plemmons, Director of KRRC

Application process

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applicants must submit the following items electronically:

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum vitae
• Statement of teaching philosophy
• Writing sample
• Contact information for three references

Submit applications electronically at https://careers.wvu.edu/career-opportunities. General inquiries may be directed to Dr. Alicia Plemmons, Director of the Knee Regulatory Research Center and Associate Professor of General Business, at Alicia.Plemmons@mail.wvu.edu.

About WVU

West Virginia University is a place of purpose and community, committed to the personal and professional growth of its employees. From R1 research at the flagship campus in Morgantown to career-oriented programs at WVU Potomac State in Keyser and technology-intensive programs at WVU Tech in Beckley, WVU employees contribute across the state. The university champions work-life balance and fosters a collaborative atmosphere with core values of service, curiosity, respect, accountability and appreciation.