Tenure Track Assistant Professor, Law

Job Description Summary

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:

• Juris Doctorate (JD)

• Demonstrated potential for excellent undergraduate and/or graduate teaching.

• Promise of producing high quality and impactful scholarship.

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

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

Preferred Qualifications:

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

• 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:

• CV

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

• 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.

• 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):

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

If you have questions about the salary grade range or need additional information, please contact us at [email protected].

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.