Adjunct Professor/Lecturer – International Business Ethics

Fordham University in London is seeking to appoint an adjunct professor for one section of a level three course in International Business Ethics (BLBU 3443) for the spring semester - starting on 13 January 2025 and concluding on 2 May 2025 with a study break from 17-21 March.

This course examines the interplay of ethical criteria, current events and social norms in guiding companies and organisations in the current political and business environment.

It examines news media, textbooks, websites and videos to understand the business climate and consider culture, legal and policy frameworks, and ethical theories to analyse how they influence the development of Corporate Social Responsibility and Corporate Governance, and contribute to the increasing importance of sustainability and alternatives like B Corporations

Activities have included examining business practices, discussing examples of proper corporate behaviour, researching cases where unethical behaviour created a challenge for companies, and looking at how those companies could benefit from the many advantages of establishing and living by ethical guidelines and operating a socially responsible business.

After taking this course, students should be able to:

• Understand the international setting in which companies must operate and improve awareness and skills for work in that environment.
• Read between the lines of media, reports, and emails and generally understand legal decisions and international treaty requirements.
• Examine ethical theories, especially Catholic Social Teaching, and how they have influenced society and its demands on the business world.
• Learn what companies must do to be good corporate citizens and how to influence future colleagues in developing a “good” business model.

Successful candidates must be experienced and effective teachers, able to cater for the diverse student body and engage students in the subject matter so that they are fully prepared for their journey through the bachelor degree. Teaching is in weekly three hour blocks. In Spring 2025, it is scheduled to be taught on a Monday morning (10am-1pm).

Approximately 600 students study each year at Fordham London from Fordham University’s School of Arts & Science and the Gabelli School of Business.

Main Duties

• Teaching International Business Ethics
• Preparation of teaching materials for the course
• Providing updated syllabus and course pack/reader details by the required deadline
• Providing academic advising either face-to-face or by email
• Arranging/accompanying students on co-curricular trips, and inviting guest speakers where appropriate
• Setting and administering examinations and others assessments – setting examination questions, invigilation and marketing when required
• Attendance at academic staff meetings (up to two per semester)

Required

• Master’s degree or equivalent professional experience in a related field
• Relevant teaching experience in higher education and proven teaching effectiveness
• Excellent communication skills and responsive to students and the administration

Desirable

• PhD in a relevant field (or nearing completion)
• Previous experience of teaching within US higher education
• Research experience, publications and interests in the subject area

Person Specification

An individual who can develop effective working relationships with both academic and administrative staff. All applicants must be able to lawfully accept employment in the UK. If you are not a UK citizen, please address your right to work in the UK in your covering letter.

Salary

c. £4,735.94 plus pension contribution if eligible. The position will remain open until filled.

Application

Applicants should submit a detailed CV and covering letter via the 'Apply' button.

FORDHAM UNIVERSITY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION INSTITUTION

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