Associate Professor, Director of the Academic Enrichment Program, Boston University School of Law

Boston University invites applications for a faculty position at the rank of Associate Professor (non-tenure-track) and Director of the Academic Enrichment Program at the School of Law.

Boston University School of Law is seeking a candidate to serve as Associate Professor of Law (non-tenure-track with full voting rights except on tenure and promotion to Full Professor roles) and Director of the Academic Enrichment Program. This position is a full-time, 12-month, non-tenure-track, faculty position.

The Director will:

(1) implement, expand, and build upon current and developing programming for all 1L students, which includes workshops on academic skills and excellence and on professional legal skills, and also includes one-on-one academic coaching;

(2) develop and implement academic enrichment programming that is specifically targeted to meet the needs of upper-level students, which may include one-on-one academic enrichment and upper-level writing, analysis, and other skill-development courses to promote academic success and bar-readiness;

(3) demonstrate, through their counseling and teaching, sensitivity to the diverse needs of a diverse student population (across many dimensions, including socioeconomic, racial and ethnic, veteran status, and first-generation college status) and a deep understanding of the different challenges and needs faced by different students;

(4) oversee and implement Bar exam preparation courses and initiatives related to the UBE, NextGen Bar Exam, state-specific exams, and any other relevant licensing exams, including Bar Skills classes; year-round Bar programming, Bar course engagement oversight and community building initiatives; and bar application advising and support;

(5) continue to develop and expand the Academic Enrichment Program to improve student outcomes based on data-driven research, in collaboration with the Associate Dean for Academic Engagement and faculty and staff who assist with data gathering and development;

(6) perform other duties necessary to ensuring Bar success such as tracking and analyzing bar passage data by jurisdiction, collaborating with commercial bar prep vendors, addressing NextGen Bar Exam curriculum integration, and working with faculty to embed bar-relevant skills across the curriculum.

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.

Candidates must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school, a strong academic record, and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Familiarity with data collection and analysis methods and teaching and counseling experiences in a law school setting are preferred. We are interested in candidates who will bring an understanding of the range of different experiences across a diverse student body and who are able to adapt to meet the needs across such a diverse population.

To apply:

Applicants should send a letter of interest and C.V./resume to lawappts@bu.edu.

Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

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.

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