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POSITION SPECIFICS The Risk Management Department in the Smeal College of Business at the Pennsylvania State University invites applications for an open rank tenure-track position in business law with additional expertise in the field of international business. The desired start date is Fall 2027. Job Requirements and Duties Candidates must have a J.D. or S.J.D. from an accredited U.S. law school by the appointment start date. Additionally, candidates must have a demonstrated expertise in international business, international law, or a field related to international business such as finance, economics, or political science. Candidates for the rank of assistant professor should have an excellent academic record, a demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality scholarly research and a demonstrated ability to effectively teach undergraduate and/or graduate students. Candidates for the rank of associate professor should have a demonstrated record of published high-quality scholarly research, a record of effective teaching at the higher education level, and demonstrated service to the university, the field, or the profession. Candidates for the rank of professor must have earned tenure in business law, have a sustained record of high-quality scholarly research and thought leadership in the discipline, a record of effective teaching at the higher education level, and demonstrated service to the university, the field, or the profession. Onsite teaching is an essential function of the job. Faculty members in the Risk Management department are expected to pursue an active research program, perform undergraduate and/or graduate teaching, engage in professional service, and supervise graduate students when appropriate. Application Requirements Applicants should apply through the Penn State Workday portal. Supporting materials should include a letter of interest, a CV and three references. If you have questions about the position, please send an email to [email protected]. Academic Environment The Risk Management Department is home to faculty in Risk Management, Actuarial Science, Business Economics, Business Law, International Business, and Real Estate. The department houses three undergraduate majors: Risk Management, Actuarial Science, and Real Estate as well as undergraduate minors in the Legal Environment of Business and International Business and graduate programs in Real Estate. It also houses the Laboratory for Economics Management and Auctions (LEMA), a dedicated laboratory space for conducting economics-style experiments. Department faculty and students are supported by external advisory boards, including the Risk Management and Actuarial Science (RMAS) Advisory Board and centers, including the Center for Global Business Studies (CGBS). The internationally ranked Penn State Smeal College of Business prepares students for professional success now and across their careers. Within a vibrant intellectual community, we are a source of expertise, research, and talent that influences the business practices of tomorrow. The college seeks recognition as a top five U.S. public business school through the strategic priorities of enriching the student experience, transforming teaching and learning through innovative curricula, advancing research excellence with investment in faculty and resources, accommodating organizational growth with infrastructure investment, and driving external engagement and philanthropy with new partnerships and brand enhancement. The Pennsylvania State University’s main campus (University Park) is located in the heart of State College, PA. Commonly referred to as “Happy Valley,” our community features charms of a small town with the opportunities typically only experienced in larger cities. It has award winning public schools that have been ranked among the best in the country. It has also been recognized as one of the safest metropolitan areas and best college towns in the United States BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies. BENEFITS Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional wellbeing. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page. (Note: For Postdoctoral benefits, please see our Postdoctoral Benefits page.) 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Tenure-Track Professor of Business Law and International Business (open rank).

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