Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice – Business Law

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: JR1034

Location: Main Campus

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Full Consideration Date:
3/6/2026

Job Description:

The University of Northern Iowa’s Department of Management in the David W. Wilson College of Business seeks applications for a two-year term Assistant Professor of Instruction or Practice in Business Law, working on the Cedar Falls, IA campus, starting in August 2026. The appointment may be extended after the initial two year term. The successful candidate will have an interest and expertise for teaching courses such as Legal and Social Environment of Business, Business Law, and Employment and Labor Law. This position will teach four sections per semester; contribute to substantial service responsibilities; and requires in-person, on-campus teaching and regular office hours.

The Wilson College of Business (business.uni.edu) is AACSB-accredited with separate accounting accreditation and offers Bachelor of Arts degrees in five departments (Accounting, Economics, Finance, Management, and Marketing & Entrepreneurship) along with MBA and MAcc degrees. Wilson College has 49 full-time faculty members and 52 staff members and enrolls approximately 1,600 undergraduate majors and 100 graduate students. The Wilson College of Business is recognized as a “Best Business School” by The Princeton Review, listed among U.S. News & World Report’s top part-time MBA programs, and as a Military Times Best for Vets: Business Schools. Wilson College of Business has a strong international presence, developing strategic alliances with several international business schools, and delivers its MBA program in Shanghai. The Wilson College of Business has successfully maintained its tradition of teaching excellence while raising its scholarly profile, securing alternative funding sources, and establishing a distinct strategic identity. The Wilson College of Business boasts a significant economic outreach unit, Business & Community Services, engaging faculty and students, annually working in all 99 counties in Iowa and 37 states, actively contributing to the economic vitality in Iowa and beyond.

The Management Department is home to five majors: Business Analytics, Management Information Systems, Management (with two emphases – Business Administration and Organizational Leadership), Human Resource Management, and Supply Chain Management. Faculty in the Management Department are intellectually curious, actively engaged in meaningful scholarship, and seek to be exceptional teachers. The department provides a supportive environment for faculty development, growth, and professional success.

Education Requirements:

Earned J.D. from a nationally or internationally recognized university required.

Required Qualifications:

Admission to a state bar; current licensure; evidence of strong communication and interpersonal skills; and the ability to teach on UNI’s campus required.

Preferred Qualifications:

MBA or appropriate Ph.D.; experience practicing law in the area of business, labor, accounting, and employment law; an interest in teaching in the area of employment law and business law; evidence of ability to create an intellectually challenging learning environment; and ability to teach a course asynchronously online preferred.

For more information, please contact Dr. Atul Mitra, Search Committee Chair, at 319-273-2237 or email atul.mitra@uni.edu. Pre-employment background checks required.

Position Details:

Job Category: Faculty

Type of Position: Term

Service Schedule: Academic Year

Application Instructions:

All application materials received by March 6, 2026, will be given full consideration. To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. The following materials must be attached when applying:

1) Curriculum Vitae

2) Cover Letter

You will be presented with the opportunity to attach multiple documents when completing the application. Before submitting your online job application, ensure that ALL required materials listed above have been uploaded. Once your job application has been submitted, you cannot make changes. If you have questions regarding this application process, please email careers-support@uni.edu or call 319-273-2422.

Iowa enjoys a lower cost of living than many other states. See how the Waterloo-Cedar Falls area compares by utilizing the cost of living calculator. Our overall compensation package is enhanced by excellent benefits for eligible non-temporary positions. To learn more about the vibrant Cedar Valley community, visit https://livethevalley.com/.

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