Hiring Department
Department of Finance and Legal Studies, the Ed G. Smith College of Business at the University of Missouri–St. Louis
Job Description
Department of Finance and Legal Studies, the Ed G. Smith College of Business at the University of Missouri–St. Louis invites applications for a full-time, non-tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Teaching Professor in Legal Studies, beginning Fall 2027.
The successful candidate will teach undergraduate courses in the legal environment of business and related areas. The position is a 100% FTE, nine-month appointment with a four-four teaching load (four courses per semester). Two courses will be designated as Honors courses, with one offered in the fall semester and one in the spring semester.
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to teaching excellence, student engagement, and the development of students’ critical thinking, analytical reasoning, and legal problem-solving skills. The candidate will also contribute to curriculum development and departmental and college service, including agreed upon service with the Honors College, as appropriate.
Qualifications
Applicants should possess a J.D. or a doctoral degree in law or a closely related field. Candidates without a terminal degree but have extensive and successful experience in related areas will also be considered. Candidates with expertise in the legal environment of business or related areas are particularly encouraged to apply. Relevant areas of expertise may include business law, commercial and corporate law, international law, financial law, business ethics, and other legal topics relevant to business education.
Candidates must demonstrate the ability to teach effectively at the undergraduate and graduate level. Evidence of teaching excellence, strong communication skills, and the ability to engage students in an interactive learning environment will be highly valued. Experience teaching Honors courses or undergraduate discussion-based seminars, as well as teaching international law is desirable.
Application Materials
Applicants should submit to us a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, evidence of teaching effectiveness, and contact information for three professional references.
If you have questions regarding this position, please contact Dr. Dinesh Mirchandani at mirchandanid@umsl.edu and Dr. Hung Fung at fungh@umsl.edu.
Review of applications will begin January 26, 2027, and continue until the position is filled.
Sponsorship Information
Employment visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Other Information
As the #1 educator of the region’s professional workforce, UMSL has powered opportunity across the Greater St. Louis area and beyond for more than sixty years. The Ed G. Smith College of Business at UMSL is accredited by the world's premier business school accrediting organization, the AACSB (Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business), in both business and accounting. In June 2025, the College became the first named college in the history of UMSL. The College aims to provide excellent education and professional success to all learners. For more information about the College, please visit business.umsl.edu.
Community Information
The University of Missouri, St. Louis is a metropolitan, public research and teaching institution consistently recognized for strong academic programs across disciplines and is considered a driver of the St. Louis economy. Supported by nearly 700 faculty across nine schools and colleges. The University is a Tier 1 institution, is ranked first in Missouri and ranked in top 75 schools nationally for “Social Mobility” and is a long-time recipient of the Insight Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award. The University is ranked among the nation’s Best Colleges for educating our Veterans. The University is focused on advancing inclusive prosperity for all our students. The University serves over 15,000 students annually and the mission of the university is to serve the diverse needs of students in the state’s largest metropolitan community. As such, education is focused on both traditional and nontraditional students, student retention, providing academic supports, and graduation of the most diverse college-educated work force of any university in the state. Graduates reside in all 50 states and throughout the world, but most graduates live, work, lead, and contribute to the diverse, economic local economy. Alumni contribute $13.4 billion annually in economic impact to the state of Missouri, including Fortune 1000 companies and by leading large corporations.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at https://www.umsystem.edu/departments-staff/human-resources/benefits-retirement
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
To request ADA accommodations, please email the Office of Human Resources at umslhr@umsl.edu.
