Assistant Professor of Academic Support

Suffolk University; Boston (MA); Vor Ort; USD 85.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Suffolk University Law School in Boston invites applications for two full-time positions as Assistant Professor of Academic Support beginning in the 2027–2028 academic year.

The Academic Support Program (ASP) at Suffolk is an integral part of the Law School faculty and is led by professors who have national recognition for academic support and legal education. ASP professors collaborate with deans, the Dean of Students Office, and faculty to promote student learning and bar exam readiness.

Aufgaben

• Work one-on-one with students to identify areas for improvement and develop study and analytical skills for success in law school and on the bar exam.
• Teach an upper-level course on legal analysis and/or bar examination skills.
• Possibly teach additional electives in related research areas.
• Teach and work with students in both the day and evening divisions, in person and online.

Jobbeschreibung

Location: Boston, MA
Position Type: Full time

Suffolk University Law School in Boston invites applications for two full-time positions as Assistant Professor of Academic Support beginning in the 2027–2028 academic year.

The Academic Support Program (ASP) at Suffolk is an integral part of the Law School faculty and is led by professors who have received national recognition for their work in academic support and legal education. ASP professors collaborate closely with the academic deans, the Dean of Students Office, and faculty colleagues to promote student learning throughout law school and on the bar exam.

ASP faculty appointments are not tenure track, but ASP professors have a path to long-term, presumptively renewable contracts and receive the same research support resources available to tenure track faculty.

The responsibilities of ASP faculty at Suffolk include working individually with students throughout the year to identify areas for improvement and develop the study and analytical skills necessary for success in law school and on the bar exam. ASP professors also teach an upper-level course on legal analysis and/or bar examination skills and may have opportunities to teach additional electives related to their areas of expertise or research interests. ASP faculty teach and work with students in both the day and evening divisions, both in person and online.

The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000.

Salary Transparency

Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Suffolk University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The University strives to recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff committed to educational excellence, the robust exchange of ideas, and engage in membership in a diverse and inclusive community.