Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Law

Position Title: Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Law

Req ID: R0006229

Time Type: Full time

Location: Waltham, MA

Description:

Job Description Summary

The Law Department at Bentley University is seeking applicants
for a tenure track, full-time position at the rank of Assistant
Professor to begin July 1, 2027. While class sizes may vary, Law
courses are generally capped at 35 students.

The department seeks to acquaint students with the legal
consequences of their business decisions, as well as to help them
understand the role of law in society beyond the business world.
The role requires teaching our undergraduate business law class
and, possibly, our graduate course in law, ethics, and social
responsibility. We seek candidates who can also add to our
strengths in Health Law, Securities Law, and social justice law
courses. Candidates with the ability and willingness to teach in
one or more of these areas are especially attractive.

In addition to teaching, the chosen candidate will be expected
to publish high quality and impactful scholarship in respected
academic journals, engage in service to both the Department and the
University, and participate fully in the Department and University
communities. Applicants must also be willing to work with students
outside the classroom in a variety of capacities (e.g., advising
students, engaging outside speakers, advising student
organizations, working with service learning and career services,
or other relevant activities).

The Law Department currently offers both an undergraduate
Business Law Major and a Law Minor. Both the Major and Minor seek
to serve a broad range of business students and are not intended as
preparation for law school. Instead, they provide an in-depth study
of business laws that impact specific arenas of a business
enterprise, while also offering an examination of the intersection
of business laws with other laws, including those that attempt to
address public policy and social justice issues.

The Department offers Pre-Law Advising to students interested in
attending law school. We also seek to actively engage with students
through our Adamian Law Club and Moot Court Team. More information
about the Bentley University Law Department is available at:
Bentley University Law Department

Bentley is committed to the teacher-scholar model where
teaching, scholarship, service and community engagement are
expected and valued. We seek qualified faculty who represent
diverse backgrounds, interests and talents and share a commitment
to high ethical standards and a willingness to embrace challenge
and change.

Bentley University, located in suburban Boston, is an AACSB and
NECHE accredited institution that enrolls approximately 5,500
students at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels.
Bentley is ranked at or near the top in several categories by US
News & World Report, including Best Regional Universities North
and Most Innovative Schools, with Bloomberg ranking Bentley in the
top 20 undergraduate business programs. Bentley's high graduation
and retention rates and top-ranked Pulsifer Career Center reflects
a commitment to student success and inclusiveness. With a strong
faculty of teacher-scholars, Bentley strives to be a "Force for
Good" through the integration of business with the arts and
sciences, and a strong emphasis on ethics and social
responsibility. Providing a stimulating academic community for
faculty, staff, and students, Bentley supports its faculty as they
pursue cutting-edge research and bring their expertise and real
world understanding into the classroom.

Minimum Qualifications:

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Juris Doctorate (JD)

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Demonstrated potential for excellent undergraduate and/or
graduate teaching.

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Promise of producing high quality and impactful scholarship.

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Evidence of a willingness to engage with students outside the
classroom and to participate in department and university
service.

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Familiarity with Brightspace and Zoom or a willingness to learn.
Bentley University makes training available for both platforms

Preferred Qualifications:

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Experience teaching undergraduate law courses within a business
program/curriculum.

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Proven ability to publish in law reviews.

Special Instructions to Applicants:

For best consideration, please apply by October 1, 2026. All
applicants will be asked to include the following documents as part
of their application:

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CV

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A letter of interest indicating why the candidate is a good fit
at Bentley and its Law department.

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A Teaching Statement, which should include a description of how
the faculty member has demonstrated or intends to create and
support an inclusive classroom environment.

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A Research Statement, which should describe the faculty member's
plans for developing a research stream and/or area of legal
expertise.

Pay Transparency:

At Bentley we offer a "total rewards" package designed to
attract, motivate, retain, and reward our employees. This includes
competitive compensation, robust benefits, career development and
opportunities, generous paid time off, workplace flexibility and a
positive, engaging employee experience. In alignment with the
Massachusetts Pay Transparency Act and our commitment to equity and
transparency, we're sharing the salary grade range for this role.
The grade range is based on market data and the scope of
responsibilities. Final pay will depend on your experience,
education, and other relevant qualifications.

Salary Ranges (depending on rank, qualifications and
experience):

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Assistant Professor: $111,666 - $151,078

If you have questions about the salary grade range or need
additional information, please contact us at
GA_HR_Employment@bentley.edu.

Bentley University requires references checks and may conduct
other pre-employment screening.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT

Bentley University strives to create a campus community that
welcomes the exchange of ideas, and fosters a culture that values
differences and views them as a strength in our community.

Bentley University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, building
strength through diversity. The University is committed to building
a community of talented students, faculty and staff who reflect the
diversity of global business. We strongly encourage applications
from persons from underrepresented groups, individuals with
disabilities, covered veterans and those with diverse experiences
and backgrounds.

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