Assistant Professor, Legal Studies in Business - Department of International Business, Marketing, Strategy, & Law Triffo School of Business

Competition Number: 26.11.289
Category: Full-Time Tenure-Track
Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. New hires will normally be placed within the first 8 steps of the Assistant Professor salary table.
Closing Date: A review of applications will begin November 1, 2026 and continue until a suitable candidate is found.

The Department of International Business, Marketing, Strategy & Law in the Triffo School of Business invites applications for an entry-level, full-time, tenure-track appointment in Legal Studies in Business at the rank of Assistant Professor, commencing July 1, 2027, subject to final budgetary approval.

The successful candidate will play a vital role in enhancing the department’s focus on helping our students develop the practical skills needed to start their career or continue their studies in international business, marketing, strategy, and law. You will help students build a strong foundation of critical, analytical, and strategic business skills through work-integrated learning, undergraduate research projects, and assignments that encourage creative and strategic thinking and strong communication.

You will teach undergraduate courses in the Legal Studies, in the Business major and minor within the Bachelor of Commerce degree and Paralegal diploma programs. You may also be expected to oversee the development and placement of Paralegal students in their practicum experiences. You will also provide service within the University and, depending on your educational qualifications, may be expected to conduct and disseminate research in a relevant field.

You must have, or be close to completion of, a terminal degree(This whole paragraph needs revision as follows) You must have a Canadian LL.B. or J.D. and either a LL.M. (or Ph.D.) or Canadian practice experience, and will demonstrate a primary commitment to undergraduate teaching. Candidates with a LL.M. or Ph.D. should demonstrate commitment to an ongoing research program.

You will submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, teaching dossier (including recent teaching evaluations), statement of research interests, and sample of scholarly work. 

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted by the Department Chair to provide three (3) letters of reference sent directly from referees.

Only selected candidates will be required to submit official transcripts sent directly from the institutions where you completed your degrees.

Questions about this opportunity may be addressed to Dr. McKay White, Department Chair, at WhiteR48@macewan.ca.

How to Apply

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This position is included under the Faculty Association collective agreement

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however, Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.