Assistant Professor of Academic Support

Suffolk University Law School in Boston invites applications for two full-time positions as Assistant Professor of Academic Support beginning in the 2027–2028 academic year. The Academic Support Program (ASP) at Suffolk is an integral part of the Law School faculty and is led by professors who have received national recognition for their work in academic support and legal education. ASP professors collaborate closely with the academic deans, the Dean of Students Office, and faculty colleagues to promote student learning throughout law school and on the bar exam. ASP faculty appointments are not tenure track, but ASP professors have a path to long-term, presumptively renewable contracts and receive the same research support resources available to tenure track faculty. The responsibilities of ASP faculty at Suffolk include working individually with students throughout the year to identify areas for improvement and develop the study and analytical skills necessary for success in law school and on the bar exam. ASP professors also teach an upper-level course on legal analysis and/or bar examination skills and may have opportunities to teach additional electives related to their areas of expertise or research interests. ASP faculty teach and work with students in both the day and evening divisions, both in person and online. Applications shoud be submitted through Suffolk’s hiring portal and include a curriculum vitae and letter of interest. The letter should be addressed to Professor Sarah Schendel, Director of the Academic Support Program and Chair of the Academic Success Committee. Questions may be directed to Professor Schendel at sschendel@suffolk.edu. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. For fullest consideration, applicants should submit their materials by September 25, 2026. The salary range for this role is $85,000 - $100,000. Salary Transparency Suffolk University provides salary ranges as a good faith estimate of what it reasonably expects to pay for a role at the time the position is posted. The actual salary offered to the selected candidate will depend on various factors, including, but not limited to, the position’s scope and responsibilities, the candidate’s experience, education, training, and applicable legal requirements. The listed pay range reflects base salary only and does not include additional benefits or compensation. Equal Opportunity Statement Suffolk University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, sex, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law. We welcome applications from qualified candidates of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. The University strives to recruit, develop and retain faculty and staff committed to educational excellence, the robust exchange of ideas, and engage in membership in a diverse and inclusive community. Suffolk University is a private, urban university located in the heart of downtown Boston. Our college green is the Boston Common and we are steps from dozens of historic sites including the Old State House, Faneuil Hall, City Hall and the Massachusetts State House. We have no real boundaries to our campus—Boston and Suffolk blend together. Suffolk has been committed to creating an exceptional learning experience since 1906. Our vision is to be recognized as a dynamic institution that fosters engaged learning, rigorous scholarship, innovative thinking, and community collaboration across disciplines. We will ensure that Suffolk graduates are versatile and prepared for modern society and the new world market. We will provide rich curricula, experiential learning opportunities and professional mentoring through increased collaboration with alumni and community partners. We will recruit, mentor, and support a diverse faculty of teacher-scholars who are passionately committed to preparing our students to be leaders in the global community. We will inspire investment in a Suffolk community that is built on ethical, forward-thinking leadership, teamwork, and cooperation. Here is a message from Suffolk University's President, Marisa Kelly.