Assistant Professor Of Law

The Accounting Area in the Orfalea College of Business at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, is seeking to fill a full-time/academic year tenure-track position in business law as part of the university's year-round operations initiative with a contemplated appointment in summer of 2024.

Applicants must have the ability to work with diverse students. Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required.

Primary duties and responsibilities are to: (A) teach undergraduate and graduate business law courses; (B) maintain an active portfolio of research in business law accompanied with publication in high quality law journals and other approved peer reviewed publications; and (C) perform extensive area, college, and university service duties (e.g., curriculum committee, academic senate, etc.).

OCOB is accredited by AACSB, and the selected candidate will engage in scholarly research and publication in business law topics to permit the attainment and maintenance of classification as a Scholarly Academic under AACSB-International accreditation standards.

Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated. Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Rank and salary are commensurate with qualifications and experience.
Appointment at the Assistant Professor rank is anticipated;, the anticipated hiring range is $123,900 to $137,000.

At California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, we believe that cultivating an environment that embraces and promotes diversity is fundamental to the success of our students, our employees and our community. Bringing people together from different backgrounds, experiences and value systems fosters the innovative and creative thinking that exemplifies Cal Poly's values of free inquiry, cultural and intellectual diversity, mutual respect, civic engagement, and social and environmental responsibility. Cal Poly's commitment to diversity informs our efforts in recruitment, hiring and retention. California Polytechnic State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. An earned Juris Doctor (J.D.) or equivalent law degree from a United States law school accredited by the American Bar Association;
2. Membership as an admitted attorney (active or inactive status) in good standing in the bar of at least one state in the United States; and
3. Publication as a listed author or co-author, within five (5) years of the date of application for this position, of at least one "qualifying business law article" in a law journal which is either: (a) ranked with a combined score of 6.5 or higher by Washington & Lee University Law Journal ranking; or (b) published by a law school ranked within the top 60 law schools as ranked by U.S. News and World Report for 2023-24 (see: https://www.usnews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-law-schools/law-rankings).  A written and signed firm acceptance of publication by a qualifying law journal under the criteria above, as of the date of application for this position, for a qualifying article not yet published, will be acceptable in satisfying this requirement.  (Note:  Applicants are encouraged to carefully review these criteria before applying.)

A "qualifying business law article" must be on a topic involving statutory law, common law, regulations, or other aspects of business law.  A "qualifying business law article" excludes subject matter focused upon pedagogy, ethics, and ESG, in order to help demonstrate recent scholarship which supports existing core substantive business law curriculum in OCOB.

The Orfalea College of Business is committed to creating and sustaining a diverse university community that reflects and serves the population of California. We are seeking applicants with demonstrated experience in and/or commitment to teaching and working effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds and members of underrepresented groups.  Applicants must submit a diversity statement that displays evidence of the applicant's ability to support a diverse, equitable, and inclusive experiential learning environment.

Demonstrated experience and commitment to student-centered learning and teaching, as well as the ability to collaboratively work in multidisciplinary settings is required. Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral use of the English language is required. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Experience in teaching business law is strongly preferred.  Business practice experience (law firm or in-house) is strongly preferred.  Interest in pursuing opportunities for funding, or participating in grant activities with colleagues is also desirable, but not required.

Preference will be given to those with experience in working with diverse populations and fostering a collaborative, supportive and inclusive environment.  Preference will also be given to those with relevant work experience and those who bring professional capabilities.

SPECIAL CONDITIONS

The person holding this position is considered a 'mandated reporter' under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

Following a conditional offer of employment, a background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily before any candidate may start work with Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may result in the withdrawal of the offer of employment. Note: Cal Poly cannot deny an applicant a position solely or in part due to a criminal conviction history until it has performed an individualized assessment and linked the relevant conviction history with specific job duties in the position being sought.

Please note: Current employees who are offered positions on campus will be required to undergo a background check for any position where a background check is required by law or that Cal Poly has designated as sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children, concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk of financial loss to Cal Poly or individuals in the university community.

For health and well-being, Cal Poly is a smoke & tobacco-free campus. The university is committed to promoting a healthy environment for all members of our community.

In accordance with the California State University (CSU) Out-of-State Employment Policy, the CSU is a state entity whose business operations reside within the State of California and prohibits hiring employees to perform CSU related work outside of California. It is also expected that faculty establish an on-campus presence to fulfill their responsibilities.  At Cal Poly, tenure-line faculty are expected to establish an on-campus presence.

ABOUT THE DEPARTMENT

HOW TO APPLY

Please visit http://jobs.calpoly.edu. Complete a required online application and apply to Requisition #533723. Applicants must attach a cover letter, current vitae, a sample research paper, evidence of teaching philosophy and effectiveness, diversity statement and a copy of unofficial transcripts as part of the electronic application. Please be prepared to provide three professional references with names and email addresses. For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply on or before January 12, 2024. Applications received after this date may be considered.