Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Law

Bentley University; Waltham (MA); On-site; USD 111,666 - 151,078; Full time

Job summary

Bentley University invites applications for a tenure-track, full-time Assistant Professor in the Law Department to begin July 1, 2027. The position focuses on teaching undergraduate Business Law courses, with class sizes capped at 35, and may include a graduate course in Law, Ethics, and Social Responsibility.

Candidates are expected to publish high-quality scholarship, contribute to service activities, and participate in advising and career services.

Qualifications

• JD required for appointment.
• Demonstrated potential for excellent undergraduate and/or graduate teaching.
• Commitment to high-quality scholarly publication.
• Willingness to engage with students outside the classroom and participate in service.
• Familiarity with Brightspace and Zoom or willingness to learn these platforms.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Business Law courses with class sizes capped at 35.
• Develop and deliver engaging, inclusive instruction.
• Publish high-quality scholarship in respected journals.
• Serve the Department and University through service activities.
• Advise students and participate in university initiatives and career services.

Skills

Teaching

Scholarly publishing

Student engagement

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Tools

Job description

Overview

The Law Department at Bentley University is seeking a tenure‑track, full‑time Assistant Professor to begin July1,2027. The position focuses on teaching undergraduate Business Law courses (class sizes capped at 35) and may include a graduate course in Law, Ethics, and Social Responsibility. Candidates are expected to enhance courses in Health Law, Securities Law, and Social Justice Law.

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate Business Law courses and, where required, graduate courses in Law, Ethics, and Social Responsibility.
• Develop and deliver engaging, inclusive instruction for up to 35 students per class.
• Publish high‑quality, impactful scholarship in respected academic journals.
• Serve the Department and University through service activities and community engagement.
• Participate actively in departmental and university initiatives, including student advising, speaker engagement, student organization support, service learning, and career services.

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctorate (JD).
• Demonstrated potential for excellent undergraduate and/or graduate teaching.
• Promise of producing high‑quality, impactful scholarship.
• Evidence of willingness to engage with students outside the classroom and participate in department and university service.
• Familiarity with Brightspace and Zoom or willingness to learn these platforms.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience teaching undergraduate law courses within a business program/curriculum.
• Proven ability to publish in law reviews.

Application Requirements

• Curriculum Vitae (CV).
• Letter of interest explaining fit with Bentley and the Law Department.
• Teaching Statement, describing inclusive classroom practices.
• Research Statement, outlining plans for developing a research stream and/or area of legal expertise.

Salary

Assistant Professor: $111,666 – $151,078 (dependent on experience, education, and qualifications).

Diversity Statement

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building a diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. We encourage applications from persons in underrepresented groups, individuals with disabilities, covered veterans, and those with diverse experiences and backgrounds.