Visiting lecturer

Description SummaryThe Law and Taxation Department at Bentley University is seeking applicants for a non-tenure track, full-time position at the rank of Lecturer to teach undergraduate and graduate business law & tax courses beginning January 2024... The Lecturer contract carries a four-course teaching load in a 6-month period beginning January 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2024. An accepted applicant will also be considered for a Lecturer position for the period beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025. Classes sizes vary and are generally considered small, with plenty of opportunity to interact with the students. Bentley is committed to the teacher-scholar model where teaching, scholarship, serviceand 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 rankedat or near the top in several categories by US News & World Report, including Best Regional Universities North andMost Innovative Schools, withBloomberg ranking Bentley in the top 20 undergraduate business programs. Bentley’s high graduation and retention ratesandtop-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. Bentley’s Law and Taxation Department is proud to have attorneys who specialize in Intellectual Property, Criminal Law, Contract Law, Environmental Law, Corporate Tax Law, State and Local Taxation as well as many others law related areas. The primary function of the position will be to teach Tax courses, as well as initially the University’s required core course, Business Law, with opportunities to teach other courses as the department’s needs dictate. Our tax courses rage from Multi-Jurisdictional Tax, Federal Taxation, Mergers and acquisitions and Corporate tax just to name a few. The Law and Taxation Department is looking for applicants who are also interested in working 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). Information about the Law Department is available at : Minimum Qualifications : Candidates must have achieved a Juris Doctorate (JD) or a Master of Laws (LLM in Taxation) within the prior four years or be considered scholarly active (published 5 articles in the prior four years in peer-reviewed journals). A well-qualified applicant will have experience teaching tax or practicing tax law with a public accounting firm, the government, or a law firm. A well-qualified applicant must also demonstrate evidence of or strong promise of teaching excellence. This can be established by full-time or adjunct teaching at an accredited college or university. It can also be indicated by strong public speaking and / or client relations skills, evidence of patience and effectiveness working with Generation Z, and / or demonstrated skill at explaining legal concepts to non-lawyers. The successful applicant will be expected to be an engaged participant in the Law and Taxation Department and in the Bentley community. Must be familiar with Brightspace and Zoom or have a willingness to learn. Bentley University makes training available for both platforms. Special Instructions to Applicants : For best consideration, please apply by September 30, 2023. All applicants will be asked to include the following documents as part of their application : 1.) CV 2.) Letter of Interest / Cover Letter 3.) Teaching Statement, which should include a description of how the faculty memberhas demonstratedorintends tocreateand support an inclusive classroom environment 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. Last updated : 2024-07-04