Adjunct Instructor – White Collar Crime
St. John's University
Salary: See Position Description
Job Type: Part-Time Faculty
Job Number: 202600109
Location: Queens Campus, NY
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Job Summary
Division/Department Information
The Department of Law at the Peter J. Tobin College of Business is seeking an experienced attorney to teach an in-person, graduate-level course in White-Collar Crime for business students. The ideal candidate will combine deep prosecutorial and regulatory insight with extensive private-sector experience in financial fraud and corporate compliance.
Job Responsibilities
Responsibilities
- Instruct graduate business students on the legal, regulatory, and investigative frameworks governing white-collar crime, corporate fraud, and securities violations.
- Translate complex compliance issues into practical business and risk-management principles.
- Lead engaging, in-person classroom lectures, case discussions, and assessments.
Competencies, Education, Experience
Qualifications
- Education:Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree.
- Undergraduate degree or coursework in Accounting or Finance (B.S. in Accounting preferred).
- Professional Experience:Substantial experience as a federal prosecutor (e.g., U.S. Department of Justice Fraud Section) handling corporate fraud and white-collar prosecutions.
- Regulatory enforcement and litigation leadership experience with the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB).
- Big Law partner-level practice advising clients on regulatory enforcement, internal investigations, and corporate governance.
- Big Four accounting/forensic practice leadership leading global financial fraud, securities, and FCPA investigations.
- Teaching Experience:Prior law school or graduate-level teaching experience in white-collar crime or financial regulation is strongly preferred.
Supplemental Information
Application Process
Applicants must submit a cover letter and a CV or resume when applying for this job. Applicants will be reviewed on a rolling basis and job hunt will end July 30th or earlier if applicants are found before. If you have any questions please feel free to contact Department Chair Jack Clarke, Esq. at: clarkej@stjohns.edu. Please carbon copy Chris Long, Associate Dean of Faculty at longc@stjohns.edu.
In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the semester compensation for this position is $5,409-$6,409. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
*Important Note- St. John's is NOT an E-Verify Employer
St. John's offers a competitive compensation program which is commensurate with your qualifications, experience, and contingent upon the departmental budget. St. John's University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability insurance, tuition remission, generous 403(b) employer contribution, employee assistance program, and liberal paid time off policies, faculty and staff can also enjoy St. John's performing arts, libraries, bookstores, dining facilities, campus recreation and sporting events
Any offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. John's University of satisfactory references, verification of employment and education.
St. John's University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national or ethnic origin, age, status as an individual with a disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/stjohns/jobs/5546666/adjunct-instructor-white-collar-crime
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