Adjunct Instructor, Business Law

Widener University's School of Business Administration (SBA) invites applications for adjunct teaching in business law to start in January of 2026. Reporting to the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Programs, adjunct professors are responsible for teaching one or more sections of our Business Law in-person seated class on our Chester, PA campus. Candidates should hold a Juris Doctor degree. This position will remain open until filled. The successful candidates can expect business law teaching opportunities to be offered in subsequent semesters in addition to the spring 2026 semester.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (including, but not limited to):

Essential duties:

• Teaching a three (3) course(s) (depending on need) for the Spring 2026 semester beginning in January.
• Creating syllabi and assignments designed to hone understanding of the contemporary legal and ethical environment as it relates to the formation and management of business and other organizations.
• Evaluating student work based on course learning goals and supporting assessment of student learning in the SBA.
• Availability to meet with students as needed out of classroom hours.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (education/training and experience required):

Required:

• Master's Degree in Business Administration/Management or related law program
• Professional and/or teaching experience in areas such as employment law, consumer/intellectual protection, business entities/organizations, contracts, and corporate ethics

Preferred:

• Juris Doctor (JD) degree
• Familiarity with Canvas Learning Management Systems (LMS)

All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. Widener University is committed to fostering an inclusive community in which faculty, staff, and students from a variety of backgrounds, cultures, and personal experiences are welcomed and can thrive. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age, color, national origin, race, religion, disability, veteran status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or status as a protected veteran.

Widener University, an independent, metropolitan, doctoral-intensive university, connects curricula to social issues through civic engagement. Dynamic teaching, active scholarship, personal attention and experiential learning are key components of the Widener Experience. Located in Chester, PA, Widener's main campus is nestled between Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE, with Law Schools located in both Harrisburg and Wilmington. For more information about the university, please visit our website at www.widener.edu.

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