Legal Business Associate Jobs in Florida

INTRODUCTION

The David B. O'Maley College of Business at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach Campus, invites applications for a tenure-track Assistant or Associate Professor of Business Law and Insurance.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and an LL.M. in Insurance, Risk Management, Aviation Law, or a closely related field from accredited institutions. The College seeks a candidate with a strong commitment to excellence in teaching, meaningful scholarship, and service to the university and profession. Prior teaching experience at the university level is preferred. Professional experience in business law, insurance, risk management, or closely related areas is highly desirable. Candidates with knowledge of or experience in the aviation and aerospace industry are encouraged to apply.

Tenure-track faculty in the Department of Accounting, Economics, Finance, and Information Sciences typically carry a three-three teaching load. The successful candidate will be expected to teach undergraduate and graduate courses in business law, insurance, and related areas; maintain academic qualifications consistent with AACSB standards; develop and sustain an active research agenda leading to publications in peer-reviewed journals; participate in assurance-of-learning, curriculum development, and assessment activities; advise and mentor students; and contribute service to the department, college, and university.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate evidence of teaching effectiveness, the potential to produce high-quality scholarly research, and the ability to engage students in both applied and conceptual dimensions of business law and insurance. The College values innovative and student-centered pedagogy, intellectual contributions that enhance academic and professional knowledge, and responsiveness to the evolving needs of business and industry.

ABOUT THE O’MALEY COLLEGE OF BUSINESS

The O’Maley College of Business provides a world-class business education with state-of-the-art graduate and undergraduate curricula. We pride ourselves on our deep relationships with and understanding of the aviation, aerospace, and space industries. While we offer degree programs specific to these industries, we ensure our students gain a solid business education that applies to all industries, including entrepreneurship.

EMBRY-RIDDLE: A GLOBAL LEADER IN AVIATION AND AEROSPACE

With vibrant campuses in Daytona Beach, FL, and Prescott, AZ—along with a Worldwide network spanning roughly 120 global locations—Embry-Riddle proudly stands as the world’s largest aviation and aerospace university. Now celebrating our 100th year, we continue to lead innovation in STEM education, serving more than 30,000 students worldwide. Our cutting-edge programs in Applied Science, Aviation, Business, Technology, Engineering, Safety, Security, and Space prepare the next generation of leaders shaping the future of flight and beyond.

PERKS AWAIT YOU AT EMBRY-RIDDLE!

• Generous Time Off: Enjoy 9+ paid holidays, including the day after Thanksgiving and the week between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day.
• Tuition Coverage: Get 100% tuition coverage for yourself for one undergraduate and one graduate degree, and discounted rates for your spouse and dependent children up to age 26.
• Retirement Contributions: ERAU contributes 6% of your base salary to your retirement plan and offers a 4% matching contribution – with no vesting period.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

Applicants must hold a Juris Doctor (J.D.) degree and an LL.M. in Insurance, Risk Management, Aviation Law, or a closely related field from accredited institutions.

APPLICATION PROCESS/REQUIREMENTS

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The starting date for this position is January 2027.

To submit your application for this opportunity, please visit the Embry-Riddle Career Site and search for requisition number R311212. Please attach all relevant materials to your application when you apply online. Complete submissions include:

• Cover letter
• Full CV
• Statements of teaching philosophy
• Contact information for at least three professional references (please note that references may be contacted as part of the interview/screening process)

Current Embry-Riddle employees: Please apply directly through the ERAU Employee Hub Central application within Workday.

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