Job Description

Boston University School of Law is seeking to hire a part-time lecturer to teach Financial Reporting for Lawyers during the Fall 2022 semester. The two-credit class is scheduled to meet once a week, in person, on the BU Law campus. The course description follows below.

Required Skills

Financial Reporting for Lawyers

Understanding financial statements and reports. The objective of the course is that students will be able to read and understand financial statements and periodic reports filed by public companies. Emphasis is placed on understanding the nature and meaning of the reports, as well as the relationship to the underlying transactions. Other topics include basic accounting principles, US GAAP versus IFRS, financial statement analysis, the relationship of the financial statement information to covenant documents, and strategic accounting.

Required Experience

A JD degree or experience at an accounting firm, with substantive knowledge and expertise in financial statement preparation and analysis, are required. Prior law school teaching experience is strongly preferred. Applicants should email a letter of interest and a resume to Anna di Robilant, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, at lawappts@bu.edu

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

Please note all newly hired staff and faculty, will need to be in compliance with Boston University’s COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster Requirement within 30 days of date of hire. You must upload your vaccine documentation or request a medical or religious exemption (instructions). For further information on the University’s response to COVID-19, please visit the Back2BU site.

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