Adjunct Faculty: Business Law

POSITION SUMMARY.

Loras College invites applications for an adjunct faculty member to teach two sections of BUS317-Business Law for the Fall 2026 semester beginning in August. Business Law provides students with a study of the foundations of legal systems as well as legal concepts relating to contracts, employment, property, constitutional issues, torts, and crimes. It also covers identification of legal issues as well as determination and application of legal concepts to reach legal conclusions. Additional topics include the role of business ethics and corporate social responsibility, the formation and operation of contracts, and of the laws regarding negligence, property, and government regulation of business. Both sections are scheduled for Tuesday and Thursday delivery. The first section is 12:30-1:50 each day and the second section is 2:00-3:20 each day. Candidates are sought to teach one or both courses. The course is delivered in-person on the Loras College campus. The successful faculty member will rigorously engage the students who come from a variety of Business majors.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE. A JD

degree and experience in legal practice is highly preferred, but those with a master's degree and relevant experience are also encouraged to apply. Prior teaching experience is preferred. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. For more information, please contact Dr. Eric Eller, Dean of the Noonan School of Business, Engineering, & Innovation, eric.eller@loras.edu (563)-588-7202.

Additional qualifications include:

Commitment to the College's mission and support for the Catholic liberal arts tradition Ability to carry out responsibilities of the position in support of the College's Catholic identity and mission and in support of Church teachings Effectiveness and excellence in teaching Ability to demonstrate knowledge of and communicate developments in the field to students and other constituencies To apply, please go to : https://loras.applicantpool.com/jobs/ and upload a letter of interest, your curriculum vitae/resume, and the names and contact information of three references. References will not be contacted without prior approval from the candidate. The finalist will need to pass a background check before receiving a written employment offer. Please visit www.loras.edu for additional information about Loras College.