Visiting Lecturer & Clinical Instructor, Boston University School of Law

Boston University; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston University School of Law seeks a Visiting Lecturer & Clinical Instructor to join the BU/MIT Student Innovations Law Clinic (SILC), a collaboration between BU Law and MIT. The role focuses on IP, privacy, cybersecurity, and related health and platform liability issues, teaching and supervising students in direct client representation.

The position is a one-to-two-year term, non-renewable, with a start around August 31, 2026.

Qualifications

• Active member of a state bar with expertise in a relevant area of law.
• Experience with clinical pedagogy, teaching, and supervision of students or junior attorneys.
• Experience representing students, startups, academics, nonprofits, or technology-focused clients.
• Entry-level candidates are welcome.

Responsibilities

• Teach in the Clinic's Intellectual Property Practice Group or Privacy, Health, and Media Practice Group.
• Supervise law students engaged in direct representation of clients.
• Contribute to administration of the Clinic's law practice.

Skills

State bar member

Clinical pedagogy

Teaching supervision

Entry-level welcome

Job description

Visiting Lecturer & Clinical Instructor, Boston University School of Law

Job Description

Category Charles River Campus --> Faculty

Job Location Boston, Massachusetts

Tracking Code 26599937600825

Posted Date 8/25/2026

Minimum Salary $100,000.00

Maximum Salary $125,000.00

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

Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Visiting Lecturer & Clinical Instructor in the School of Law.

BU Law invites immediate applications from candidates for a full‑time Visiting Lecturer & Clinical Instructor to serve in its BU/MIT Student Innovations Law Clinic (SILC), SILC is a unique collaboration between BU Law and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where BU Law students represent currently enrolled BU and MIT students on matters related to their innovative academic and extra‑curricular activities. Clients routinely present cutting‑edge questions in the areas of intellectual property, information privacy, cybersecurity, media law, and regulatory issues in health, finance, and other sectors.

The Visiting Lecturer & Clinical Instructor will teach in either the Clinic's Intellectual Property Practice Group or in its Privacy, Health, and Media Practice Group, which focus on issues related to copyright, trademark, patent, trade secret, defamation, fair advertising, consumer privacy, cybersecurity, government surveillance, platform liability, medical device and other health laws and regulations, and related areas of law. Working closely with the other experiential faculty, they will teach and supervise law students engaged in direct representation of clients.

This search is for a one‑to‑two‑year term Visiting Lecturer & Clinical Instructor position. The projected start date is August 31, 2026 or as soon as practical. This a is non‑renewable, non‑voting appointment not on the tenure track. However, the successful applicant will remain eligible to apply for any permanent positions that open during their term.

The hired faculty member will be responsible for teaching in the clinic's seminar on topics related to effective lawyering skills and substantive law, providing supervision to law students on a broad range of related topics, engaging with broader policy issues in the field of intellectual property; and participating actively in the administration of the Clinic's law practice. Candidates should have proven experience and strong research and writing skills and should work well as part of a team. Important qualities include outstanding interpersonal skills, adept management of a large client docket with varying needs and issues, and a passion for work with creative and innovative clients. The ability to work sensitively with a diverse population of clients, students, and staff is essential.

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.

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.

Required Skills

The ideal candidate for this position is an active member of a state bar and possesses expertise in a relevant area of law and an interest in the intersection of law, technology, and policy. Experience with clinical pedagogy, teaching, and supervision of students or junior attorneys is also a strong plus. Applicants with experience representing students, early‑stage startups, academics, nonprofits, or technology‑focused clients are also preferred. Entry‑level candidates are welcome.

Job Location: Boston, MA

Position Type: Full-Time/Regular

Salary Grade: $100,000.00-$125,000.00