Visiting Assistant Professor, Legal Studies and Business Law

Job Title Visiting Assistant Professor, Legal Studies and Business Law Posting Number F00390P Type of Appointment FTF;
Full-Time Fixed

Funding Information

CIP Code 22.00 Non-Professional General Legal Studies Salary Range for Job Posting $70,000

Recruitment Recommendations

Anticipated Employment Start Date for Position 08/10/2026 Open Date 03/11/2026 Close Date 04/10/2026 Open Until Filled Yes

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The History, Philosophy, Politics, Global Studies & Legal Studies department at Morehead State University is accepting applications for a full-time position as a Visiting Assistant Professor, Legal Studies and Business Law. The anticipated start date is August 10, 2026.

Morehead State University is located in Morehead, KY, a designated Kentucky Trail Town, nestled in the Daniel Boone National Forest, in close proximity to Cave Run Lake. This location provides opportunities for a wide range of outdoor recreation activities. Morehead State University is recognized as one of the top public universities in the South by U.S. News & World Report. Additionally, Morehead State University is relatively close to a number of larger cities including Lexington, KY, Louisville, KY, and Cincinnati, OH.

Morehead State University delivers a strong and affordable education for friendly, ambitious students who thrive in a student-focused learning environment defined by small class sizes and faculty committed to teaching and student success.

RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teach undergraduate courses in Legal Studies and Business Law in the Caudill College of Arts, Humanities, and Social Sciences and the Elmer R. Smith College of Business and Technology, General Education and First Year Seminar courses as needed. The Visiting Assistant Professor teaches 24 credit hours per year.

Responsible for activities related to teaching and learning including, but not limited to,
1) advising students,
2) holding regular office hours,
3) attending department, college, and university functions and meetings,
4) student recruitment and retention,
5) mentoring student organizations,
6) actively participating in program reviews, curriculum development, program assessment, and other department, college, and university service. Visiting Assistant Professors are expected to provide at least 15% of their duties to student success service duties.

REQUIREMENTS:
Ph.

D. in an area closely related to Legal Studies/Law from an accredited institution in the individual's discipline, as recognized by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, or JD from a law school approved by the ABA.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Documented practice experience with employment law, FMLA, Title IX, or ADA.

Experience with secondary school law for teaching relevant courses in an

Ed.D program. Strong consideration will be given to candidates with prior experience teaching constitutional law and employment law or who have prior experience representing institutions of higher education in matters related to employment law.

SPONSORSHIP:
This position is not budgeted for Visa Sponsorship.

Morehead State University is a comprehensive, regionally focused university providing high quality instruction at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The University has an enrollment of over 9,000 students. :  and complete the MSU Application for Employment along with a cover letter, curriculum vita, including the name and contact information for three references, and transcripts (unofficial). Review of applications will begin after the close date and continue until the position is filled.

For preferred consideration, apply by April 10, 2026. Contact the Office of Human Resources at  should you have questions about our online application. Please contact Christopher Nunley, the search committee chair, at cjnunley for questions regarding this position. MSU is an Equal Opportunity employer.

Organizational Relationships

The Visiting Assistant Professor for Legal Studies and Business Law reports to the department chair of the Department of History, Philosophy, Politics, Global and Legal Studies.

Physical Requirements Working Conditions

Visiting Assistant Professor will teach in a typical classroom environment. Travel to a regional campus or off-site location may be required.

Special Information/Instructions to Applicants

Reference Requests

Reference Request Details

Accept References Yes Minimum Requests 2 Maximum Requests 3