Lecturer or Assistant Professor in Business Law

Position Overview
Dalhousie University’s Faculty of Management invites applications for a three-year limited-term faculty appointment in Business Law. The role is open at the Lecturer or Assistant Professor level in the Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship & International Business (SEIB). The expected start date is August 1, 2025, but this is negotiable.

Why Join Dalhousie’s Business School?
Are you passionate about teaching business law? This is a great chance to work in a supportive, diverse, and welcoming business school. Our team values new ideas and innovative teaching. We focus on student success, and we want someone who shares our commitment to quality education and inclusion. You’ll join a respected group of faculty in one of Canada’s top research universities, based in Halifax—a city known for its good quality of life and friendly community.

Key Responsibilities

• Teach multiple sections of business law to undergraduate students
• Support and mentor students, helping them succeed in their studies
• Contribute to the department’s teaching, research, and service
• Take part in committees and help build a positive academic environment
• Stay active in improving your teaching methods and supporting equity and diversity

What We’re Looking For

• Graduate degree in Law or membership in the Bar of a Canadian common law province
• Experience teaching business law or related courses; early-career applicants must show promise for teaching excellence
• Demonstrated effort to support equity, diversity, and inclusion in the classroom
• Ability to teach large introductory courses
• Experience with online or innovative teaching methods is an asset
• Must meet AACSB qualification requirements

About the Department and Faculty
The Department of Strategy, Entrepreneurship & International Business (SEIB) has thirteen full-time faculty. Our group is dedicated to excellent teaching, creative research, and building an inclusive community. We work together to improve the business school and support Dalhousie’s mission.

The Faculty of Management offers a wide range of programs in business and management, including Bachelor of Commerce, Bachelor of Management, MBA, and more. Most degrees are externally accredited, and we value both classroom and real-world learning.

About Dalhousie University
Dalhousie University is part of Canada’s U15 group of top research universities. Halifax, Nova Scotia, offers mild weather, vibrant city life, and easy access to the outdoors. Our campus welcomes students and faculty from across Canada and around the world.

How to Apply
Applications will be reviewed starting July 23, 2025, and continue until the position is filled. Please prepare these materials:

• Letter of application explaining your commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
• Proof you can work in Canada
• Updated CV
• Teaching dossier (including teaching philosophy and evidence of effectiveness)
• Contact details for three referees

Apply online at:
https://dal.peopleadmin.ca/postings/19075

If you have questions, please contact Dr. Lorn Sheehan at lorn@dal.ca.

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Employment Equity and Accessibility Statement
Dalhousie University is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility. We encourage applications from Indigenous Peoples, persons of Black/African descent, other racialized persons, persons with disabilities, women, 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals, and anyone who would help make our community more diverse. Canadian citizens and permanent residents will be given priority. If you need accommodation during the application process, please let us know how we can help. Our full Accommodation Policy is available on our website.