Assistant Professor- Law (Sustainability)
Baruch College’s Zicklin School of Business invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in the Department of Law, with a focus on environmental law and sustainability.
About the Department
The Department of Law offers courses to undergraduate and graduate business students in subjects such as Introduction to Business Law, Business Organizations, Law, Business and Sustainability, Environmental Law, Financial Technology (Fintech), Financial Regulation, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Immigration Law, and Law and Legal Theory. The Zicklin School of Business is AACSB-accredited and among the largest U.S. business schools. Located in Manhattan’s Gramercy/Flatiron district, Baruch College provides professional opportunities to engage with the legal, banking, finance, technology, and government sectors.
Responsibilities
- Conduct high-quality scholarship and publish in prestigious law reviews.
- Teach introductory and advanced business law courses, including Law, Business and Sustainability and Environmental Law.
- Develop new courses and contribute service to the Department, School, and College.
- Teach in multiple modalities (in-person, online, hybrid) and participate in Zicklin programs on campus and with global partners.
Requirements
- JD degree or terminal law degree from an ABA-accredited U.S. law school, or admission to practice law in the United States.
- Excellent academic record.
- Record of scholarly publication and a rigorous research agenda.
- Commitment to teaching business law at the undergraduate and graduate levels.
Preferred Qualifications
The Department strongly prefers candidates with expertise in environmental law, law and sustainability, ESG (environmental, social, and governance) regulation, climate law, or related areas.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation and benefits package covering health insurance, pension and retirement benefits, and paid parental leave.
- Mentoring and support for research, scholarship, and publication.
- Professional development opportunities.
Pay
$135,000–$150,000, commensurate with rank.
Review of applications begins October 1, 2026, and the position closes December 8, 2026.