New England Law | Boston is currently accepting applications for the position of New England Law Teaching Fellow. This fellowship is a two-year appointment beginning August 1, 2021.
Through this fellowship, New England Law seeks to offer an opportunity for aspiring law teachers to gain significant experience teaching law classes and engaging in scholarly activities. New England Law | Boston embraces the AALS Statement on Hiring for Diversity, Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action. We particularly welcome applications from women, people of color, and others who would enrich the vibrancy and diversity of our our academic community.
Fellows will teach three courses each year, one or two of which will be core courses. Fellows will receive mentoring and guidance in teaching, research, and scholarship from New England Law faculty and participate in all aspects of the New England Law community. Fellows are expected to be in residence for both academic years of the fellowship.
New England Law is seeking applicants with at least three years of significant post-graduate legal experience and strong potential for teaching, research, and scholarship. This year, the law school is particularly interested in applications from candidates interested in teaching civil procedure, contracts, criminal law, or property courses. Compensation for the fellowship is an annual salary of $70,000 and the New England Law employee benefits package.
Located in downtown Boston, New England Law | Boston is an educational community noted for substantive instruction with a strong foundation in ethics. The New England Law academic program emphasizes extensive preparation in practical skills, including instruction in legal writing and clinical work. 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 the fellowship should submit a letter of application, a résumé or curriculum vitae, a statement of interest including a research proposal, and the names and contact information of three references. These materials may be submitted to Associate Dean Allison Dussias, chair of the Appointments Committee, at adussias@nesl.edu.
The Appointments Committee will begin reviewing applications as they are received, and applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.
It is the policy of New England Law | Boston to provide equal opportunity to obtain employment, without discrimination or segregation on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, handicap or disability, or sexual orientation.