Instructor of Finance and Insurance

Finance and Insurance

Instructor of Finance and Insurance

Ball State University

The Department of Finance and Insurance is looking for adjunct faculty for the academic year, 2023-24 to teach Business Law and/or Real Estate Law. Classes will be held on Ball State main campus.

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Position Function:

The Department of Finance and Insurance is looking for adjunct faculty for the academic year, 2023-24 to teach Business Law and/or Real Estate Law. Classes will be held on Ball State main campus.

Applications will remain active for one year following the posting date. If you apply for this position please note that you may not hear from the Department until there is a need to staff a specific course.

Minimum Qualifications: A JD from an accredited institution with academic preparation and relevant work experience in the area of instruction; or must meet tested experience qualifications.

Candidates for searches must have current authorization to be employed in the U.S. without employer sponsorship.

Apply online at: https://bsu.peopleadmin.com/postings/35846

Include the following documents with your application: resume and cover letter addressed to search committee chair.

The option to upload transcripts is available. Original, official transcripts showing the highest related degree earner is required at the time of hire (even if obtained at BSU). Degree verification will be conducted.

Review of applications will begin immediately and will be accepted through April 17, 2023.

Ball State University is located in Muncie, Indiana, on an attractive campus 45 miles northeast of Indianapolis. Approximately 22,000 graduate and undergraduate students enroll in one of eight academic colleges that offer 120 undergraduate programs. We offer more than 140 master’s, doctoral, certificate, and specialist degrees, with many of them ranking among the best in the nation. Ball State aspires to be the model of the most student-centered and community-engaged of the 21st century public research universities, transforming entrepreneurial learners into impactful leaders – committed to improving the quality of life for all.

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The university offers an excellent wellness program and extensive benefits offerings to include a generous paid time off package and paid parental leave. For further information regarding benefits please visit: https://cms.bsu.edu/About/AdministrativeOffices/HumanResources/Jobs/Benefits-and-Community/Faculty

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