What are the responsibilities and job description for the Practice / Teaching Faculty in Business Law position at Babson College?
PRACTICE / TEACHING FACULTY IN BUSINESS LAW The Accounting and Law Division at Babson College seeks applications for a Practice / Teaching Professor in Business Law beginning Fall 2025. Our expectation is to hire at the Assistant level but individuals with exceptional experience could be considered at the Associate level. We seek intellectually curious colleagues who are aligned with our mission of educating responsible entrepreneurial leaders who create economic and social value everywhere. We are focused on attracting exceptional talent to add richness to the academic experience on our campus. Babson College is an Equal Opportunity employer.The primary responsibility involves teaching Business Law and Ethics in our undergraduate and graduate programs at our Wellesley, Massachusetts campus and in our hybrid programs. The ideal candidate also would be able to teach one or more law electives to undergraduate students. Further, our practice / teaching faculty are expected to develop a portfolio of engagement with practice and / or scholarship and to engage in service and leadership opportunities within the division, the college, and / or the greater academic or practice communities. This is an in-person position.We are seeking an accomplished full-time faculty member who :
- Holds a JD or equivalent law degree
- Is enthusiastic about teaching Business Law for an entrepreneurially focused, global, and multi-cultural student population
- Has practiced law and understands the linkages between business law, strategy, business development, and business operations.
- Presents the "why" as well as the "what" and "how" when teaching Business Law
- Uses technology and innovative methods in course delivery.
- Works as a team player and collaborates with faculty in the law group and across disciplines, both in college service and in integrated teaching contexts.
- Is experienced with and committed to working in ways that will support and enhance the College's commitment to teaching that is aligned, engaged, and inclusive.
- Will develop a portfolio of practical and / or scholarly engagement to contribute to the greater practice and / or academic communities.
- Will be a collegial, engaged member of the community and dedicated to the success of the College and to the delivery of quality education to our students.Screening of applications will begin in March and continue until the position is filled. Interested candidates should submit : 1. A CV detailing professional credentials and accomplishments in legal practice and / or higher education.2. A cover letter detailing your reason for applying, your experience with and commitment to teaching, and your experience with and / or plan to engage with practice and / or scholarship.3. The names and contact details of three professional references.For questions, please contact Benjamin Luippold, the Chair of the Accounting & Law Division, at bluippold@babson.edu.
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About Babson College :
An independent, not-for-profit institution, Babson College is accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB), the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, and the EFMD Quality Improvement System (EQUIS).Founded in 1919 and located 14 miles west of Boston in Wellesley, Massachusetts, Babson College enrolls approximately 2,800 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate students from the United States and more than 80 countries worldwide. The College offers education in business and liberal arts, and it grants the Bachelor of Science degree through its undergraduate program. The College grants a Master of Business Administration degree and custom Master of Science degrees through the F.W. Olin Graduate School of Business at the College. Additionally, the College offers distinct executive education programs to help companies reach their strategic goals.
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Required Documents : 1. CV / Resume
2. Teaching Statement
3. References (use "Other" when uploading document)VEVRAA Federal ContractorWe request Priority Protected Veteran & Disabled Referrals for all of our locations within the stateBabson College is an Equal Opportunity employer committed to enhancing diversity across all levels of the College. Candidates who believe they can contribute to this value are strongly encouraged to apply.The EEO is the Law poster is available here .Please contact Barbara Nadeau at 781-239-4419 or bnadeau@babson.edu with any questionsPDN-9e32e2ab-4e4e-46c6-a865-6c928025bc95
