Job description
The AACSB accredited College of Business at Louisiana State University Shreveport (LSUS) seeks applications for a 9-month instructor position for Business Law starting August 2026. The selected candidate will report to the Chair of the Department of Accounting and Business Law. Applications will be considered from all candidates who meet our AACSB qualifications.
Responsibilities:
- Teach Business Law courses at the undergraduate and graduate levels, in face-to-face and online settings.
- Maintain AACSB qualification in any of the four categories (scholarly practitioners, scholarly academic, instructional practitioners, or practice academics).
- Participate in service activities at the university, college, and department levels, as well as in community and profession.
- Participate in the assessment of student learning outcomes and program effectiveness.
Required Qualifications:
- A Juris Doctor degree from an ABA-accredited law school.
- Admitted to practice law by the highest court of at least one U.S. state.
Preferred Qualifications:
- At least one year of demonstrated teaching effectiveness, teaching Business Law classes.
About Louisiana State University–Shreveport College of Business:
National Recognition: Established in 1967, Louisiana State University–Shreveport is a public university known for academic excellence and affordability.
College of Business:
- One of the largest business colleges in the region.
- Over 6,500 students enrolled in the Master of Business Administration (MBA) and Master of Health Administration (MHA) programs.
- Nearly 1,000 undergraduate business students enrolled in majors across accounting, finance, general business, management, and marketing.
- Faculty represents five continents and more than 18 countries.
Mission-Driven: Grounded in its AACSB-aligned mission to educate, engage, and empower students.
Working Professional-Centric Graduate Programs: Offers 100% accelerated online MBA and MHA programs.
Flexible Learning: Offers both accelerated online and traditional face-to-face undergraduate programs.
Impact-Focused Education: Prepares students to make business decisions that create positive and lasting societal impact.
About Shreveport-Bossier, LA:
Why Consider Living in the Shreveport–Bossier Area
Regional Hub: Educational, medical, and cultural center of North Louisiana.
Population & Size: Metropolitan area of more than 390,000 residents, offering mid-sized city amenities with a manageable pace of life.
Affordable Living: Low cost of living and housing well below national averages, allowing professionals and families to enjoy a higher standard of living.
Easy Travel: Shreveport Regional Airport provides convenient connections to major hubs including Dallas, Houston, and Atlanta—ideal for conferences and research travel.
Cultural Life: Symphony performances, film festivals, art galleries, live music venues, and an array of dining options including Louisiana Creole and Cajun traditions enrich the community.
Outdoor Recreation: Nearby rivers, lakes, and wildlife areas offer hiking, kayaking, cycling, and other outdoor activities.
Balanced Lifestyle: Combines affordability, accessibility, cultural amenities, and natural spaces—making it an appealing place to live, work, and grow.
LSUS is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.
How to apply
To apply for this position, a CV, cover letter, statement of teaching philosophy, copies of all transcripts that include relevant course work, and contact details of three references should be sent electronically to [email protected]. Review of complete applications will begin on November 7, 2025; however, the search will remain open until the position is filled. Selected candidates for the interview will be asked to provide three letters of recommendation. To be considered, the email subject must be “Instructor of Business Law Application.”
