"Teaching Professor/Professor of the Practice/Lecturer in Business Law (R0008155)"

The Wake Forest University School of Business is seeking qualified candidates for a clinical faculty (non-tenure track) position in Business Law to start July 1, 2026. This individual will be ranked (as appropriate, including Assistant/Associate/Full) as a Teaching Professor, Professor of the Practice, or Lecturer and will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate business law courses. Candidates should prepare to provide evidence of prior teaching effectiveness at both the undergraduate and graduate levels. Candidates must have a JD (or its equivalent) from an accredited institution. Additionally, preference will be given to those who can demonstrate experience and/or educational background supporting the teaching of business ethics. The position offers a highly competitive package of compensation and benefits.

The School of Business embraces the teacher-scholar model. As a community of teacher-scholars, we systematically and rigorously seek and share answers to questions of high theoretical, practical, and/or pedagogical importance. Although this position is primarily focused on teaching, ideal candidates can also contribute by engaging in practice-driven thought leadership through activities such as sharing on social media, writing practice-focused article/books, making radio or television appearances, and pursuing collaborative projects with industry partners.

Founded in 1834, Wake Forest University is a private, coeducational institution dedicated to academic excellence in liberal arts, graduate, and professional education. With more than 5,400 undergraduates and 3,800 graduate and professional students, the student-faculty ratio is 11:1. Wake Forest is a collegiate university offering a vibrant, intellectual community with a rich cultural life, an impressive array of facilities, and a strong athletics program competing in the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC). Since its founding, the University has adopted the motto Pro Humanitate, which is exemplified by a deep institutional commitment to public service and engagement with the world. For more information, visit: https://about.wfu.edu/.

Wake Forest University is located in Winston-Salem, a beautiful, mid-sized city centrally in the Piedmont-Triad region of North Carolina. A family-friendly city with high quality schools, a wide selection of restaurants and shops, outdoor recreational activities, and numerous special events, it is known for its vibrant and thriving arts and innovation scenes. Residents enjoy proximity to the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains (1.5 hours) and Atlantic beaches (4 hours), a moderate climate with four distinct seasons, and a very reasonable cost of living. Winston-Salem offers many of the amenities of a large city but with the sense of community and quality of life of a small town. For more information, visit: www.visitwinstonsalem.com.

The AACSB-accredited, nationally ranked Wake Forest University School of Business offers undergraduate academic programs in Accountancy, Finance, Business and Enterprise Management, and Decision Analytics as well as graduate programs encompassing the Master of Science in Accountancy (MSA), Master of Science in Business Analytics (MSBA), Master of Science in Management (MSM), and Master of Business Administration (MBA). Courses are offered at the home campus in Winston-Salem, the Charlotte campus, and/or online depending upon the chosen program.

Review of applications will begin immediately. The following materials should be submitted: letter of application, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and evidence of teaching effectiveness (such as course evaluations and comparative benchmarks). Formal transcripts will be required before a hiring offer can be made. Applications that include all required information and are submitted on or before October 15, 2025 will be given full consideration. To apply, visit: https://hr.wfu.edu/careers/. Inquiries about the position should be addressed to askhr@wfu.edu.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status. If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact askhr@wfu.edu or (336) 758-4700.