Two-Year Visiting Law Professor — Drinan Scholars Program

Boston College; Newton (MA); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research budget

Travel budget

Job summary

Boston College Law School seeks applicants for the Drinan Scholars Program, a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor appointment that fosters scholarship and teaching through mentorship, research opportunities, and career development.

Scholars will teach courses reflecting their research and teaching interests, pursue publication, attend faculty workshops, and benefit from a senior/junior mentor pair and teaching support.

Qualifications

• JD or equivalent (including LLM or JSD), or Ph.D. from a relevant field.
• Strong potential for excellence in legal teaching.
• Strong potential for excellence in legal scholarship.
• Demonstrated contributions to diversity, equity and inclusion; and
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach law courses aligned with the scholar's research and teaching interests.
• Pursue ongoing research and publications.
• Participate in law school life including workshops and mentoring.
• Receive mentorship from senior/junior faculty and use teaching support resources.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion experience

Education

JD or equivalent or PhD

Job description

Boston College Law School seeks applicants for the Drinan Scholars Program, a two-year Visiting Assistant Professor appointment that fosters scholarship and teaching through mentorship, research opportunities, and career development.

Scholars will teach courses reflecting their research and teaching interests, pursue publication, attend faculty workshops, and benefit from a senior/junior mentor pair and teaching support.