Assistant Professor - Business Law Job Nacogdoches area,Texas USA,Education / Teaching

SUMMARY

The Rusche College of Business and the Schlief School of Accountancy seek to identify an outstanding faculty member in Business Law who demonstrates excellence in teaching, scholarly engagement, and service. Particular consideration will be given to candidates with expertise in healthcare law, healthcare regulation,or healthcare policy, including compliance, risk management,privacy and data security, or related areas in the healthcare industry. The successful candidate will contribute to the academic mission of the Rusche College of Business and the Schlief School of Accountancy, support student success, engage in meaningfulscholarship, and enhance the college’s reputation through expertise that aligns with emerging legal and regulatory issues affecting the healthcare industry.

Minimum Qualifications

Juris Doctor (J.D.) from an accredited institution.
Licensed to practice law in a U.S. jurisdiction.
Evidence of existing, or the potential for, effective teaching and scholarly productivity.

Preferred Qualifications

Master of Business Administration (MBA).
Significant academic or professional experience in healthcarelaw or healthcare-related regulation.
Knowledge of healthcare compliance, policy, privacy regulations, or risk management.
Ability to develop healthcare-related legal curriculum withinbusiness programs.

JOB DESCRIPTION

This is a full-time, nine-month, tenure-track faculty position responsible for contributing significantly to Stephen

F. Austin State University’s undergraduate and/or graduate programs through teaching, scholarship/creative accomplishment, and service. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Reports to the chair.

QUALIFICATIONS

Terminal degree in the field in which the individual will be teaching is required. ABD candidates may be considered if Ph.D. isearned prior to start date.

The rank of Assistant Professor is held by an individual who demonstrates the capability to produce research/scholarly/creativeaccomplishments, teach effectively, and provide service to the academic and general communities.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Performs an equivalent of twenty-four teaching load credits(TLC) for the combined fall and spring semesters; reduction oftely load through reassignment of duties is possible undercertain circumstances.

Engages in research/scholarly/creative and service activities at levels that are appropriate to faculty rank and departmentaltenure/merit criteria.

Provides services to the university and the profession.

Participates in promotion review of lower-ranked faculty members within the department.

When tenured, participates in tenure review of candidates fortenure.

May conduct supplemental instructional activities such as independent studies, internships, advising, and thesis/dissertationsupervision.

NON-ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

May receive course load reassignment when assigned administrative duties in support of the department/college/university.

May receive course load reassignment when assigned to preparecourse material during the first semester/year when included aspart of initial contract.

May receive course load reassignment when approved to conduct research/scholarly/creative accomplishment and service which exceednormal expectations.

May supervise the work of student and/or graduateassistants.

May serve on departmental, college, and university committees.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

The individual must possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Extensive knowledge in the field in which the individual willbe teaching.

Ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students.

Ability and commitment to conduct research and/or scholarly/creative accomplishments and service.

Ability to work within a collaborative facultyenvironment.

Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form.

Ability to work effectively and patiently with students.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Safety Statement

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F. Austin State University recognizes the potential for accidents in performing job-related tasks. SFA promotes a safe working environment. Employees will be responsible for completing assigned tasks safely and efficiently. Employee evaluations will include safe job performance.

This is a security-sensitive position subject to criminal…