Associate Professor Faculty Position in the School of Law

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 175,000 - 225,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University School of Law seeks a tenure-track Associate Professor whose work intersects tax law with livable and resilient cities. This University-wide cluster hire draws on multiple disciplines to address urban challenges.

The role emphasizes research leadership, inclusive teaching, and contribution to a vibrant academic community. The successful candidate will shape legal scholarship and policy discussions on how law affects urban well-being, equity, and economic security, across the

Qualifications

• Candidates should have a JD or equivalent degree in Law or a related field and a demonstrated ability to lead an independent research program.
• Commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, education, and mentorship of students.
• Active engagement in collaborative research; teaching and mentoring; and providing rank-appropriate service to the department, university, and profession.

Responsibilities

• Lead an independent research program and contribute to BU Law’s convergent research cluster.
• Teach and mentor students and engage in inclusive teaching practices.
• Provide rank-appropriate service to the department and university, and participate in scholarly and policy-relevant activities.

Skills

Teaching & mentoring

Collaborative research

Independent research leadership

Service to department/university

Education

JD or equivalent degree in Law or related field

Job description

Associate Professor Faculty Position in the School of Law

Job Description

Associate Professor Faculty Position in the School of Law, with a focus on Livable and Resilient Cities

Category

Charles River Campus > Faculty

Job Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

Tracking Code

26599938031015

Posted Date

10/15/2026

Minimum Salary

$175,000.00

Maximum Salary

$225,000.00

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, training and internal pay comparison. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Position Type

Full-Time/Regular

The School of Law at Boston University invites applications for a tenure-track Associate Professor position whose work is at the intersection of tax law and livable and resilient cities. This position is part of BU's major investment in convergent research, bringing together bold ideas, deep expertise, and perspectives from across disciplines to take on society's most critical challenges. We seek scholars examining how law and legal institutions shape the experience of cities and urban environments, with particular interest in tax law and its intersections with family, caregiving, inequality, and economic security. Areas of interest may also include discrimination, disability, healthcare decision-making, and personal autonomy. The successful candidate will contribute new perspectives on how legal structures can create or address disparities in economic, physical, and cognitive well-being across the life course.

The position is part of a University-wide cluster hire in Livable and Resilient Cities, which builds on BU's strength in Urban Development & Resilience. Spanning anthropology, biology, civic data science, environmental health, journalism, learning sciences, political science, sociology, and urban affairs, the cluster draws together BU's strengths in urban scholarship to advance new approaches to creating healthier, more equitable, and adaptable cities.

Boston University School of Law is a nationally recognized center for legal scholarship addressing complex challenges affecting health, well-being, and quality of life across the lifespan, with its Health Law program currently ranked No. 2 in the nation by U.S. News & World Report. Faculty conduct influential research on health law, bioethics, disability rights, aging, reproductive justice, public health, data privacy, and the regulation of emerging technologies, helping to shape law and policy at local, national, and global levels. Through interdisciplinary collaboration with scholars across medicine, public health, social work, and the sciences, BU Law advances evidence-based solutions that promote equitable access to care, protect vulnerable populations, and strengthen the legal and policy frameworks that support healthier lives and communities.

Since its founding in 1839, Boston University has embraced a mission of openness and access, becoming one of the first universities in the nation to welcome all students of ability regardless of race, gender, or creed. That tradition shapes our enduring commitment to academic freedom, free inquiry, and the robust exchange of ideas. Please visit https://www.bu.edu/values/ to learn more about our shared values.

We seek scholars who will contribute to our community of teachers and researchers through excellence in innovative scholarship, engaged teaching, and participation in the intellectual life of the University. Boston University provides an environment where faculty and students work together across disciplines, perspectives, and experiences to advance knowledge and address society's most pressing challenges.

Required Skills

Position Qualifications

Candidates should have a JD or equivalent degree in Law or a related field, a demonstrated ability to lead an independent research program, and a commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, education, and mentorship of students. Successful candidates will be expected to actively engage in collaborative research; teach and mentor students; and provide rank-appropriate service to the department, university, and profession.

The salary allocated for these roles is $175,000 to $225,000. Final salary determination and rank placement will be based on the candidate's academic record, research background, years of qualifying experience, and a variety of other factors, including but not limited to licenses, specialty, departmental budgets, training and internal pay comparison. The stated hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Application Requirements

Applicants should provide a personal statement that describes the candidate’s interest in both the convergent area of Livable and Resilient Cities and the department; a curriculum vitae; a research statement describing their research interests and experience; a teaching and mentoring statement detailing their approach to teaching and mentoring in an inclusive and diverse learning environment; and the names and contact information of 3 references at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/32922

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, with a priority deadline of November 15. Applications will close November 30.

Boston University is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, age, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law or identified in the University's Notice of Non-Discrimination. Retaliation is also prohibited. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. Under Massachusetts law, we may not require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment.

Boston University, consistent with the AAU's Principles on Preventing Sexual Harassment, conducts background checks for final candidates for certain faculty and staff positions. As part of this process, we ask current and past employers of the last seven years whether there has been a substantiated finding of sexual misconduct under their policies. To move forward, final candidates must complete and sign an "Authorization to Release Information" form after receiving an offer to enable this background check.

Job Location:

Boston, MA

Position Type:

Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade:

$175,000.00-$225,000.00