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2027-28 Adjunct Professor of Business Law

2027-28 Adjunct Professor of Business Law
Illinois Wesleyan University School of Business and Economics

 The School of Business and Economics invites applications for Adjunct Professor of Business Law. We seek an adjunct instructor to teach one or two sections of Business Law. The course introduces undergraduate business students to the legal environment of business, including topics such as contracts, business organizations, employment law, regulatory issues, and other legal principles relevant to business decision-making. The successful candidate should be able to communicate legal concepts effectively to undergraduate students and connect course material to practical business situations.  This part-time position is a four month, on-campus, non-benefits-eligible position. 

Responsibilities: 

  • Responsibilities include preparing and delivering course instruction, assessing student learning, maintaining appropriate communication with students, and fulfilling other normal instructional responsibilities associated with the course.

Qualifications: 

  • A J.D. or other relevant advanced degree is preferred, along with professional experience in law, business, or a related field. 
  • Prior college-level teaching experience is desirable but not required.
  • Excellent communication skills

Compensation and Benefits:

  • Duration/terms of appointment: August 24, 2026 through December 11, 2026
  • Compensation: $5000 (negotiable)
  • The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.   

Application Information:

Please email the following application materials to: Bryan C. McCannon, Dean, School of Business and Economics, sobe@iwu.edu  

  • Cover letter addressing your qualifications for the position, your approach to teaching business law, your understanding of inclusion, and how your experiences have prepared you to contribute to the IWU commitment of building a diverse and inclusive environment.
  • Curriculum vitae

Review of applications will begin immediately with a first priority review date of Friday, August, 14 2026; position to start August 24, 2026 and is open until filled.  The final candidate will need to pass a pre-employment background investigation. 

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.  Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at https://www.iwu.edu/title-ix/sexual-misconduct-policy.html.  Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at www.iwu.edu/diversity.

Questions may be directed to Bryan McCannon, Dean, School of Business and Economics, bmccanno@iwu.edu.