Job Title

Accounting (Business Law), Tenure-Track Faculty

Department

Accounting

University Expectation

MTSU seeks candidates committed to innovative teaching, robust research/creative activity, and meaningful service. We also seek to attract culturally and academically diverse faculty who value working with diverse students.

Salary

The salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Job Summary/Basic Function

The Jennings A. Jones Department of Accounting at Middle Tennessee State University invites applicants for a full-time, tenure-track faculty position in business law at the rank of assistant or associate professor. The start date for the position is August 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will teach business law courses that support undergraduate programs in the Jennings A. Jones College of Business, in addition to graduate courses in business law and legal studies that support the Master of Science in Legal Studies, Master of Accountancy, Master of Business Administration, and other graduate programs. The successful candidate will also maintain an active program of scholarly research consistent with department and college expectations for tenure and promotion; advise and mentor students; and contribute to department, college, university, and professional service.

Required Education

A Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree from a law school accredited by the American Bar Association (ABA) or approved or accredited under the legal education standards established by a state supreme court or its designated law school oversight authority is required by the appointment date.

Other Desirables

Applicants with the following will receive special consideration.

• University-level teaching experience in business law.
• Record of, or clear potential for, peer-reviewed scholarly research.
• Professional legal experience relevant to business organizations.
• Experience teaching in online or other technology-supported formats.
• Active admission to a state bar.
• Expertise in areas that support current undergraduate business law offerings or the M.S. in Legal Studies, such as corporate governance, compliance, risk management, fraud, employment law, healthcare law, contracts, legal research and writing, or professional project supervision.
• Experience developing new courses, mentoring graduate students, providing academic program leadership or administration, collaborating across academic disciplines, or building relationships with legal and business professionals.

Documents Needed to Apply

To successfully apply, applicants must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching philosophy, and statement of research or creative activities (as appropriate to the discipline) as separate attachments when submitting the application.

Special Instruction to Applicants

When applying, applicants must provide complete contact information, including email addresses, for three professional references. References will be contacted to provide a reference letter if the applicant is selected for an interview. In addition, if the applicant is selected for the position, official transcripts of all degrees conferred, including translations and evaluations of international transcripts from an approved credentialing agency, will be required before a contract is issued. All submitted materials become the property of MTSU and will not be returned. Submission of materials is the applicant’s responsibility. Applications without all required materials are incomplete and will not be considered.

If you need help with the application, please contact Mitzi Dunkley, Faculty Recruitment Specialist, at (615) 898-5128. If you have position-specific questions, please contact Audrey Scarlata at Audrey.Scarlata@mtsu.edu.

MTSU offers a comprehensive benefits package, including but not limited to the following:

• Sick Leave
• Vacation Leave for Administrative/Classified Staff/12-month Faculty
• 13 paid University holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
• Retirement plans
• Optional 401K and 403B Deferred Compensation Plans
• Educational benefits for the employee and their spouse and dependents

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MTSU is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.

Proof of U.S. citizenship or eligibility for U.S. employment is required before employment (Immigration Control Act of 1986). Clery Act crime statistics for MTSU are available at https://police.mtsu.edu/annual-security-report/ or by contacting MTSU Public Safety at (615) 898-2424.

MTSU is a Tobacco & Drug-Free campus.

This position requires a criminal background check. Therefore, you will be required to provide information about your criminal history to be considered.

For individuals requiring reasonable accommodation to apply: In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation to apply for a position with MTSU, please call 615-898-2929 or email emp@mtsu.edu.

Application Review Date: 12/10/2026