Professor of Law (Open Rank) - Business Law

Overview

Emory University School of Law seeks to fill a tenure-track position in disciplines related to business law, including mergers & acquisitions, securities regulation, corporate finance, and other related business law fields. The position is open to lateral candidates at the assistant, associate, or full professor rank who have at least two years of experience in a tenure track position. Candidates must have a J.D., Ph.D., or equivalent degree, and a distinguished academic record. Candidates should have a strong track record and / or show outstanding promise in research in fields related to business law. For candidates meeting the law school's standards for scholarly excellence and the demonstrated ability to teach business law courses, the interest in teaching first-year Contracts will be an additional positive factor.

Application process — Candidates must complete the online application which requires creating an account, uploading a resume or CV, and providing basic demographic information. In addition, applicants should submit a cover letter, a current CV, a published or unpublished academic article, a brief research agenda, and an indication of teaching interests (if not listed on the CV) to the chair of the Appointments Committee : Professor Kay Levine at law.faculty.appointments@emory.edu. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.

Work arrangement — Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.

Additional Details

Emory is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law. Emory University does not discriminate in admissions, educational programs, or employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotions, transfers, discipline, terminations, wage and salary administration, benefits, and training. Students, faculty, and staff are assured of participation in university programs and in the use of facilities without such discrimination. Emory University complies with Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Vietnam Era Veteran\'s Readjustment Assistance Act, and applicable executive orders, federal and state regulations regarding nondiscrimination, equal opportunity, and affirmative action (for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities). Inquiries regarding this policy should be directed to the Emory University Department of Equity and Civil Rights Compliance, 201 Dowman Drive, Administration Building, Atlanta, GA 30322. Telephone : 404-727-9867 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD).

Emory University is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. To request this document in an alternate format or to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact the Department of Accessibility Services at 404-727-9877 (V) | 404-712-2049 (TDD). Please note that one week\'s advance notice is preferred.

Requirements

• Discipline related to business law (e.g., mergers & acquisitions, securities regulation, corporate finance, etc.).
• Open to assistant, associate, or full professor rank; at least two years of tenure-track experience.
• Ph.D., J.D., or equivalent degree with a distinguished academic record; strong research trajectory in business law.
• Willingness to teach business law courses; interest in teaching first-year Contracts is a plus.

Qualifications

How to apply

Complete the online application and submit the required materials to the chair of the Appointments Committee : Professor Kay Levine at law.faculty.appointments@emory.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Eligibility and Accessibility

Emory is an equal opportunity employer. See details in the Additional Details section above.

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