Responsibilities
- Teach courses in the Undergraduate Law program with a focus on equity and inclusion in the law
- Contribute to the college’s core curriculum
- Advise and mentor undergraduate students, especially first-generation college students
- Engage in service with the department, college, and university
- Design real-world learning opportunities leveraging Boston location and connections with Suffolk Law School
- Contribute to community-engaged teaching and experiential education
Requirements
- Hold a JD by July 2026 (combination JD and PhD in a relevant field also invited)
- Demonstrate commitment to excellent teaching and scholarly potential
- Commitment to inclusive pedagogy and curricular diversity
- Ability to conduct impactful research
Nice to Have
- Teaching and research focus on equity and inclusion in the law
- Specialization in contracts, family law, domestic violence, employment law, intellectual property, immigration law, or related fields
- Experience teaching legal research and writing
- Experience working with paralegals or supervising legal staff
- Experience teaching undergraduates
- Familiarity with pedagogical methods that support students across racial, ethnic, socio-economic, and ability groups
- Commitment to active, applied, and experiential learning
Benefits
- Retirement benefits
- Tuition remission for employees and their families
- Tuition exchange program with participating institutions
- Health, dental, and life insurance
- Commuter benefits
- Strong employee assistance program
Work Arrangement
On-site — Boston
Diversity Statement
Suffolk University is dedicated to a diverse and inclusive academic community. Diversity, equity and inclusion are woven into our fabric. Founded in 1906 to provide access to legal education during the evening for individuals who might not otherwise have been afforded that opportunity, Suffolk University consistently seeks to advance its history and mission as a school of access and opportunity. U.S. News ranked Suffolk University among the top 100 universities in the country for social mobility. Suffolk was also listed 14th nationally in percentage of international students. Through student, faculty and staff recruitment and support, community engagement, curriculum development, and research, the University community works to advance equity for every student, every day.
Application Process
Application should be made through the Suffolk University Human Resources’ Careers at Suffolk site. Completed submissions should include: cover letter; CV; law school transcript; Teaching Philosophy; Diversity Statement; course evaluations (if available); and 3 letters of reference. For full consideration, applications should be submitted by May 1, though applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Initial interviews will be via Zoom followed by on-campus interviews.
Department Context
The Department of Political Science & Legal Studies includes undergraduate majors in Political Science, International Relations and Undergraduate Law, a Paralegal Studies Certificate and Associates Degree Program (for Non-Lawyer Legal Professionals) as well as Master of Arts degrees in Applied Public Policy and Global Public Policy. Faculty are teacher scholars with a strong commitment to student development by providing high quality instruction to a diverse student body. Initiatives such as Suffolk Votes reflect the department’s key role in Suffolk’s Community Engagement Carnegie Classification. Faculty leverage Boston location for real-world learning at the Court House and State House, and have close connections with Suffolk Law School and the Center for Restorative Justice.
Encouragement to Apply
Not sure this is you? Contact us to find out! Research indicates that women and members of marginalized populations tend not to apply to jobs when they think they do not meet the qualifications, when, in fact, they often do.
Inquiries
Inquiries about the position should be addressed to Professor Brian Conley, Chair of the Political Science & Legal Studies Department at bconley@suffolk.edu.
Additional Information
- Position begins July 1, 2026
- Teaching load is 3-3
- Application deadline for full consideration: May 1
- Applications accepted until position is filled
- Initial interviews conducted via Zoom
- Followed by on-campus interviews
- Relocation assistance not mentioned
- Probation or contract duration not specified
- Background checks or security clearance not mentioned
- No travel requirements stated
- No equipment requirements stated
- No shift or hour specifics beyond full-time
