Assistant Professor- Law (Sustainability)

The City University of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 135,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Baruch College, part of The City University of New York, invites applications for a full-time tenure-track Assistant Professor in the Department of Law with a focus on environmental law and sustainability.

Applicants should have a JD or an ABA-accredited law degree and be admitted to practice in the United States, with a strong record of scholarly publication and a commitment to teaching undergrad and graduate students in law and business.

Qualifications

• Strong scholarly publication record with a rigorous research agenda.
• Experience teaching business law at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Expertise in environmental law, sustainability, ESG regulation, climate law, or related areas.
• Willingness to teach in multiple modalities (in-person, online, hybrid).

Responsibilities

• Teach courses including Law, Business and Sustainability and Environmental Law.
• Develop new courses and contribute to curriculum.
• Serve the Department, School, and College.
• Participate in Zicklin programs on campus and with global partners.
• Engage in research and publish in top law reviews.

Skills

Scholarly publications

Research agenda

Teaching business law

Environmental law expertise

ESG regulation knowledge

Education

JD or ABA-accredited law degree

Admission to practice law in the United States

Job description

FACULTY VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT

"At Baruch College we believe that student success is everyone’s responsibility"

The Zicklin School of Business of Baruch College/CUNY invites applications for a full-time tenure-track position in the Department of Law at the Assistant Professor level, with a focus on environmental law and sustainability. The Department of Law offers courses to undergraduate and graduate business students in a wide variety of business subjects, including Introduction to Business Law, Business Organizations, and an array of upper-level specialty courses, including Law, Business and Sustainability, Environmental Law, Financial Technology (Fintech), Financial Regulation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Immigration Law and Law and Legal Theory. The Zicklin School of Business is accredited by AACSB International, and is among the largest schools of business in the U.S. Baruch College is located in Manhattan’s historic Gramercy/Flatiron district between Midtown and Wall Street and offers significant professional opportunities to interact with the legal, banking and finance, technology, and government sectors. The Zicklin School of Business is New York City’s premier public business school, with an international reputation for excellence in offering nationally-ranked programs, including BBA and MBA (both of which have required and/or elective law courses), specialized MS degrees, and executive programs (including the Executive MBA in Healthcare Administration and a Masters-level concentration in the regulation of financial technology in which the Department of Law faculty teach). Baruch College and The Zicklin School of Business are committed to excellence in research and teaching, and Department of Law faculty publish in top law reviews, attend conferences and share their research regularly. Faculty members are expected to conduct high-quality scholarship and publish their work in prestigious law reviews. Faculty will teach a variety of introductory and advanced business law courses, including courses in Law, Business and Sustainability, and Environmental Law. Other job responsibilities include new course development and service to the Department, School, and College. Applicants should be able to teach in multiple modalities (in-person, online, hybrid) and participate in Zicklin programs offered both on campus and with our global partners. Faculty will join a vibrant, research and teaching focused faculty and work in a supportive, collegial atmosphere.

Qualifications

Applicants must have a JD degree or a terminal law degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school or be admitted to practice law in the United States and have an excellent academic record. Candidates should have a record of scholarly publication, a rigorous research agenda and be committed to teaching business law at the undergraduate and graduate levels. The Department of Law strongly prefers candidates with expertise in environmental law, law and sustainability, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) regulation, climate law, or related areas of environmental law and sustainability.

Compensation

$135,000–$150,000; Compensation and teaching responsibilities will be competitive and commensurate with rank. CUNY offers faculty a competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, paid parental leave, and savings programs. We also provide mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication as part of our commitment to ongoing faculty professional development.

CLOSING DATE

December 8, 2026, with review of resumes to begin October 1, 2026

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Faculty

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

32627

Location

Baruch College

Job Type

Full-Time