Adjunct Faculty Business Law

Position Title

Adjunct Faculty – Business Law

Leadership and Business Pathway

Adjunct Faculty

Graduate Leadership and Business Programs Director

Under the direction of the Graduate Leadership and Business Programs Director, adjunct faculty receive a one‑semester appointment in teaching. Adjunct faculty members assess, plan, implement, and evaluate instruction for students in online and/or classroom settings in coordination with established course and program objectives. This part‑time adjunct faculty position seeks applicants for both 8‑week online asynchronous graduate courses and undergraduate online and/or onsite courses in Fort Wayne, IN.

Adjuncts must demonstrate willingness and ability to support and actively contribute to the Catholic and Franciscan mission and values of the university.

• U.S. legal and government systems
• The role of the law and legal systems in the business environment, including U.S. Constitution, interstate commerce, and contract law (public vs. private)
• Scenarios involving basic agency, contracts, torts, intellectual property (IP), and other business law concepts
• Distinguishing types of business entities and identifying advantages, disadvantages, structuring and financing issues, tax considerations, founder/investor conflicts, liquidity and exit issues
• Comparing various forms of conflict resolution, including litigation and alternative dispute resolution, and when to use them

• Review the course prior to publication and suggest improvements
• Post announcements to keep students informed
• Respond to student or other Saint Francis communications in a timely manner
• Actively engage with students via discussion forums, email, and/or optional synchronous sessions
• Grade assignments in a timely manner and provide detailed feedback

• Adhere to all university academic and employment policies identified in the Employee and Faculty handbooks, Saint Francis Policy Library, and academic catalogs
• Participate in assessment of curriculum in coordination with the Graduate Business Programs Director
• Attend adjunct meetings as requested
• Respect the moral and religious beliefs of the university and students; use discretion when expressing personal beliefs and views. Faculty are entitled to freedom in the classroom; academic freedom does not include teaching controversial matters unrelated to the subject. No faculty member is free to promote or advocate anything in opposition to Catholic faith or morals.
• Actively contribute to the Catholic and Franciscan mission and values of the university

Education

• J.D., or a PhD. or DBA within a business law emphasis preferred
• A graduate degree, work experience or teaching experience in Law, or related field, and the ability to teach ethics and law in an applied format.

Experience

• Prior post‑secondary teaching experience preferred
• Five years’ professional experience within the discipline preferred

Knowledge and Skills

• Competence in educational principles, instructional methods, evaluation techniques and technology used in higher education classrooms, laboratory and clinical settings
• Knowledge of the profession, including theory and practice, procedures, and regulations
• Proficiency in interpersonal and communication skills (verbal, written and electronic) necessary to interact effectively with students, faculty, professional staff, administration, clinical affiliates, and the community
• Skill in goal setting and team building
• Analytical and organizational skills to plan, implement, and evaluate program activities
• Honesty and loyalty to the University and support its mission and religious affiliation
• Ability to coordinate services to the needs of diverse populations within the time and financial limits of the institution
• Willingness to work irregular and sometimes long hours, including weekends and university breaks