Job Description

The Asian Institute of Management has available open rank faculty positions in the field of law for their new Master’s in International Business Law program. The Institute is also looking for an Academic Director for the program. Faculty members report to the Associate Dean of the Institute.

• Qualifications
• Responsibilities

ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS (ESSENTIAL)

• Applicants must have a Ph.D., L.L.B/L.L.M, or J.D. degree at the time of appointment from an internationally accredited university with a publishing track record in peer reviewed International Journals.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE GAINED IN AN INTERNATIONAL ENVIRONMENT (DESIRABLE)

• Professional experience in the legal field and professional qualifications [e.g. Bar] are desirable.

TEACHING EXPERIENCE (DESIRABLE)

• Local or international business/law school teaching experience (preferably at accredited schools and at postgraduate level)
• Experience in teaching at the graduate/executive levels
• Practices participant-centered learning
• Familiarity with teaching and developing online courses

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

• Demonstrable expertise in the field of International Business Law or a closely related discipline. Ability to teach across disciplines is a plus.
• Candidates should demonstrate a strong record of teaching excellence and scholarly research in one or more of the following areas:
  • Corporate law
  • International /commercial business law
  • Commercial arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
  • Legal issues associated with human capital management
  • International trade law / Competition law
  • Intellectual property rights
  • International environmental law
  • Law and digital technologies
  • Cybersecurity policy, data privacy, ethics and law

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must apply online by submitting their 1) letter of interest and 2) a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, including educational background, work and/or consulting experience, and a list of the applicant’s research publications at http://apply.interfolio.com/109586. For questions on the application processes and requirements, please send an email at officeofthedean@aim.edu.
The faculty is also expected to actively engage in various Program, School, and Institute committees and participate in community service. Excellent interpersonal, communication and management skills are also required. Faculty members have the following teaching, research, and citizenship responsibilities:

Teaching Responsibilities

• Undertake teaching in degree and non-degree programs
• Play a significant role in the design, development, planning, and review of courses, modules, etc. for degree and non-degree programs
• Provide general guidance and support to students, and give timely and relevant feedback
• Mentor students undertaking capstone projects, learning labs, and other projects or activities

Research Responsibilities

• Aim to be recognized as a thought leader in their chosen field, developing and maintaining an external profile appropriate to the discipline
• Perform research and scholarly activities and remain current
• Undertake research and publish in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals

Citizenship Responsibilities

• Uphold the Institute's values in all activities, both personal and professional
• Be an active and responsible member of the Institute's collegial body and be willing to accept administrative assignments as the leadership sees appropriate
• Contribute to the management, administrative processes, and committee responsibilities of the Institute
• Actively take part in activities of Programs, Schools, and Institute

Administrative Responsibilities

• For the position of Academic Program Director, having a past experience as the Chair of a Department is preferred.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Applicants must apply online by submitting their 1) letter of interest and 2) a comprehensive Curriculum Vitae, including educational background, work and/or consulting experience, and a list of the applicant’s research publications at http://apply.interfolio.com/109586. For questions on the application processes and requirements, please send an email at officeofthedean@aim.edu.