Corporate - General Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Academic

Atlanta, GA

Corporate - General Attorney in Atlanta, GA

Attorney

No

Job Title: Non-Tenure Track Open Rank

Job Responsibilities:
The position involves joining a group of full-time legal studies faculty and attorneys in the reputed firm's School of Risk Science. The responsibilities include teaching legal studies classes in undergraduate and graduate programs, with courses such as Legal and Ethical Analysis of Business Environments and Law, Ethics and Governance being mandatory for business majors and MBA students respectively. Additionally, the role involves teaching law-related courses in the Business Law Minor, which includes collaborations with other departments like the Entrepreneurship and Innovation Institute and the Department of Economics. The clinical faculty typically have a teaching load of 3-3 and are encouraged to collaborate on articles, panels, and presentations at regional and national conferences. Candidates with more experience in legal studies education may also opt for a leadership role within the Legal Studies program, which involves overseeing program development, coordinating course offerings, and managing faculty and part-time instructors.

Education and Experience Information:
Required Education:
Candidates must have a Juris Doctor (.) degree from an American Bar Association (ABA) accredited law school.

Required Experience:
Candidates must demonstrate the capability to publish research in refereed pedagogical and/or professional journals.

Preferred Qualifications/Experience:
Candidates with multiple years of legal studies teaching experience and a substantial body of published research may be suitable for the Clinical Associate Professor or Clinical Professor ranks. This aligns with the research expectations and years of service required for promotion to these ranks, as described in the reputed firm's manual for non-tenure-track faculty. Candidates with expertise in business law areas such as commercial law, entrepreneurship, data privacy, or business ethics are particularly welcomed. Experience or interest in teaching in different formats, including asynchronous classes, is also valued.

Salary Information:
The salary for this position is competitive.

Note: This position requires candidates to be physically present on-campus as needed to contribute to the in-person educational experience. The candidate should also be able to teach in various instructional modalities such as in-person, online, or blended/hybrid, as determined by the Department Chair or Dean. A criminal background check is required, and the position may require non-standard hours, including evenings, weekends, and hybrid formats.