"Adjunct Professor of Legal Environment of Business in the College of Business and Management Traditional Undergraduate (TUG) Program"

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Adjunct Professor of Legal Environment of Business in the College of Business and Management Traditional Undergraduate (TUG) Program

Organizational Relationship: Reports to the Dean and TUG Program Chair of the College of Business and Management (CBM)

Position Status: non-exempt, part-time, adjunct faculty

Position Summary: CBM offers on-ground bachelor’s degrees and online undergraduate and master’s degrees with programs accredited by IACBE: This position is scheduled to begin in the fall semester 2025. However, January 2026 may be considered. https://iacbe.org/memberpdf/HopeInternationalUniversity.pdf

Responsibilities: Teaching in-person undergraduate courses to traditional and non-traditional students. Courses to be taught may include Legal Environment of Business and Business Ethics in the traditional on-ground undergraduate business program. Other courses may be considered depending on the candidate’s areas of study and experience.

The candidate will be responsible for:

• Completing the course syllabus and preparing the Canvas course
• Monitoring and maintaining the course grade book
• Tracking attendance
• Monitoring Dropout Detective Alerts regarding student lack of progress and/or attendance
• Administering mid-semester and final exams
• Publishing office hours
• Posting timely final grades
• Completing the Summative Course Assessment (SCA) to improve student learning for Program Learning Objectives in courses taught
• Participating in faculty in-service meetings when applicable

Employment Standards and Qualifications: To fulfill this role successfully, an individual must perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below represent the knowledge, skill, and ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Education/Experience: Candidates who have earned a master’s degree in a related field or an MBA (terminal degree preferred) with an emphasis on the legal environment of business. The successful candidate will also have relevant industry experience and demonstrate teaching ability and expertise.

Knowledge and Skills: Knowledge of U.S. legal systems, torts, contracts, business law, and employment law; skills in legal analysis, compliance, communication, and ethical reasoning, including integration of spiritual and non-secular perspectives; experience with Learning Management Systems required (Canvas preferred)

Mental Demands: Must be able to manage and prioritize teaching load responsibilities and course administration responsibilities

Visual Demands: Some use of computers for class setup and instruction; evaluation of student work; assessment of student learning, composition, editing; and evaluation of various work-related documents

Physical Demands: Long intervals at keyboard and monitor; conveying instructional materials to and from the classroom; demonstrations for instructional purposes may require corresponding physical movements.

Environment: Service-oriented instructional role in an institution of Christian higher education; extensive contact with faculty colleagues, staff, students, and the general public in person, often by phone or email

Character: Candidates should be able to articulate and demonstrate mature Christian faith, in part through commitment to a local Christian church and embrace the mission of Hope International University. A successful candidate must articulate a Christian worldview in teaching and academic discipline and must fully support the University mission, vision, values, and Statement of Belief: https://www.hiu.edu/about-hiu/mission-vision-and-values.php

The above description outlines the general nature and level of work performed by people in this position. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Other duties may be assigned.

Hiring Range: $30.00 - $40.00

Type: Part-Time

Church / Organization Information

Hope International University

Location: Fullerton, CA, United States

Contact Information

Contact Name: HR Director

Contact Email: hr@hiu.edu

Contact Mailing Address: 2500 E. Nutwood Ave, Fullerton, 92831