Lecturer, Business Law

Lecturer, Business Law

Salary: $70,000.00 - $79,000.00 Annually Location: St. Bonaventure, NY Job Type: Full Time Job Number: 202200571 Division: Academic Affairs Department: Management Opening Date: 03/10/2026

Description St. Bonaventure University School of Business invites applications for a position in Business Law at the Lecturer level. The successful candidate will demonstrate a commitment to quality teaching, service to the department and university, and leadership potential. The position requires teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in the School of Business and engaging in service to the university and profession. Effective teaching, service, and professional engagement is required for continued employment.

Examples of Duties The faculty member will teach courses in accordance with the schedule of classes and following the approved course descriptions and curricular guidelines established by the Faculty and approved by the Dean and the Provost. Non-teaching assignments will include:

• Instructional development
• Academic advising and assisting students
• Participating in Departmental and University-wide activities
• Serving on committees and task forces
• Other appropriate responsibilities as described in the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook

SCHEDULE This is an appointed faculty position as governed by the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook. Days, occasional evening or weekend hours as required.

Responsibilities In accordance with the Faculty Status and Welfare Handbook, the responsibilities of this position include:

• Instructional: Teaching, including the preparation of course syllabi and classes, the preparation and grading of examinations, the supervision of laboratories and other practica, and the direction of theses, honor projects, and independent study work.
• Academic Advising: Post and observe office hours for purposes of academic advising and student consultation. Meet with students as needed by appointment. Advise and assist students during the ongoing registration process. Maintain general knowledge of degree requirements, programs, and course transfer information.
• Institutional Service: Participation in activities (usually through committee work) designed to advance the mission and quality of the University, School, and Departmental programs. Assignments to routine committee work will be made in consideration of other demands placed on the faculty member by the University. Attendance at Department, School, and general Faculty and University meetings, including commencements, convocations, and other official University exercises.
• Professional Growth and Development: Maintain a program of personal and professional development appropriate for areas of responsibility. Maintain state-of-the-art knowledge and competence in the appropriate academic disciplines. Research, publication, and professional activity within ones field of specialization or otherwise directed towards the Universitys mission.
• Additional Responsibilities: Additional duties as assigned by the Provost and/or the Dean.

Typical Qualifications

• Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from an ABA-accredited law school required
• Ability to teach online classes would be expected
• In addition to business law and legal environment classes, you would also be teaching business ethics (both in traditional and online modes)

Benefits Full-time employees at SBU enjoy unparalleled benefits, including:

• Abundance of Time off
• Tuition Remission: 100% undergraduate tuition remission for employee, spouse, and dependents; 80% graduate tuition remission for employee (online and ground programs); 50% for spouse (ground programs only)
• Full Benefit package
• 403b Retirement Plan + 10% Employer contribution after 2 years
• Health Insurance with $250 Wellness card
• Dental Insurance
• Employer Paid Life insurance
• Short-term Disability Employer Paid Long-term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Other Perks:
• Free access to campus fitness center
• 2 free Division 1 Men's Basketball Season tickets
• Golf course membership discount
• Other National and Local discounts available

About St. Bonaventure University St. Bonaventure University is located in the scenic Enchanted Mountain region of Western New York, approximately 75 miles south of Buffalo, New York, with easy access to major metropolitan areas. A close-knit and caring community guided by its values of compassion, wisdom, and integrity, St. Bonaventure is dedicated to academic excellence as informed by its Franciscan and liberal arts traditions. The university is committed to developing an inclusive community and preparing leaders dedicated to ethical conduct and compassionate service.

The university currently enrolls approximately 2,000 undergraduate students and more than 1,000 graduate students in its schools of Arts and Sciences, Business, Education, Communication, and Health Professions. U.S. News & World Report ranks SBU in the top 15% of regional universities in the North, for both value and overall. St. Bonaventure is a member of the Atlantic 10 Conference (NCAA Division I), with athletes participating in 20 sports.

St. Bonaventure University is committed to providing a comprehensive benefits program designed to attract and retain high-quality Faculty and Staff. To view an overview of the benefits offered at SBU, click the link below:

Benefits Overview for Full Time Employees

Employer St. Bonaventure University (NY) Address: 3261 West State Road St. Bonaventure, New York, 14778 Website: http://www.sbu.edu