What are the responsibilities and job description for the VISITING PROFESSOR OF PRACTICE position at New England Law | Boston?
New England Law | Boston is currently accepting applications for the position of Visiting Professor of Practice for the 2025-2026 academic year. Visiting Professors of Practice will be expected to teach four courses in the academic year, at least one of which will be a core course, and to participate in all aspects of the New England Law community, in particular programs aimed at students’ experiential and professional development. Visiting Professors of Practice are expected to be in full-time residence at New England Law.
The law school is seeking applicants with significant post-graduate legal or closely related experience at a high level and strong potential for teaching. The law school is particularly interested in applications from candidates with practice experience and interest in teaching in the areas of administrative law, commercial law, corporate law, family law, property law, and tax law. Visiting Professors of Practice are not expected to produce written scholarship as part of the position, but are encouraged to participate in the scholarly life of the law school and will be supported in their scholarly endeavors consistent with other academic positions should they choose to do so. Initial appointments are for one year, beginning August 1, 2025.
Located in downtown Boston, New England Law is noted for providing a welcoming community and early access to practical experience. Founded in 1908 as Portia Law School, the only law school established exclusively for the education of women, our institution has been coeducational since 1938.
Individuals interested in applying for a Visiting Professor of Practice position should submit a letter of application that includes a statement of teaching interests, a résumé or curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information of three references. These materials should be submitted to the Faculty Appointments Committee, via email to Deansoffice@nesl.edu, with the subject line “Visiting Professor of Practice Application.”
The Faculty Appointments Committee will begin reviewing applications as they are received and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
