Adjunct Lecturer, International Business Law

Bentley University

Bentley Campus


Job Description Summary
The Law and Taxation Department at Bentley University is searching for an adjunct instructor to teach our undergraduate International Business Law course for the fall 2021 semester. Please see the full course description (LA308 International Business Law) at the Department's undergraduate course web page at this link: Bentley University undergraduate law courses. The course will be taught once per week on Tuesday evenings, 6:30-9:10 pm. While class sizes may vary, Law courses are generally capped at 35 students. It is expected that the fall semester will run from September 7th - December 17th 2021 and that all fall semester undergraduate courses will be taught in person on Bentley's Waltham, Massachusetts, campus.

Bentley is an equal opportunity employer, building strength through diversity. 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 leads higher education in the integration of global business with the arts and sciences, corporate social responsibility, and our legacy strengths in accounting and finance. We seek faculty and staff who represent diverse backgrounds, interests and talents — and have a commitment to high ethical standards and a willingness to embrace change. A supportive, team-oriented work environment promotes personal development and professional accomplishment.

Bentley University is an AACSB accredited institution that enrolls approximately 5,500 students at the undergraduate, graduate and doctoral levels. Bloomberg ranks Bentley in the top 20 undergraduate business programs in the United States and U.S. News & World Report ranked Bentley as 6th in the Best Regional Universities-North category. Information about the Law Department is available at: Bentley University Law and Taxation Department

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates must have a Juris Doctorate (JD) and demonstrated familiarity with international business law.

A well-qualified applicant must 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 familiar with Blackboard and Zoom or have a willingness to learn. Bentley University makes training available for both platforms.

Bentley University is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to diversity and inclusion through teaching. The university is committed to creating a work environment that encourages knowledge of and respect for all cultures and identities.

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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