Boston University School of Law is seeking to hire a part-time lecturer to teach Sustainable Finance: Legal Aspects of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Corporate Governance), Impact and Values-Aligned Investments during the Fall 2021 semester. The two-credit course would meet once a week for two hours.
SUSTAINABLE FINANCE: LEGAL ASPECTS OF ESG (ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL, AND CORPORATE GOVERNANCE), IMPACT AND VALUES-ALIGNED INVESTMENTS
Corporate scandals, systemic racism, Covid-19 and climate change have put environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues of corporations in the spotlight, and many investors and other corporate stakeholders believe that these issues have a financial impact. In addition, investors are becoming more and more focused on the impact of their investments on society and the environment. As a result, flows into strategies that consider ESG factors have been soaring, and impact investing has consolidated as an investment strategy that promises financial returns and solutions to tackle the world’s problems. These investment strategies are evolving rapidly and asking lawyers and regulators to address novel issues and reconsider issues that seemed settled. This course will discuss the role of corporations, non-profits, investment funds and development finance institutions (DFIs) in this context. It will analyze how these strategies affect fiduciary duties and disclosure requirements. It will examine the tools that are available to implement these strategies such as: blended finance, pay-for-success, public benefit corporations, sustainable bonds and active shareholder engagement. After completing this course, students will develop an understanding of the different sustainable investment strategies and players in the industry, become familiar with the typical legal issues that arise in the sustainable finance industry and with some of the tools that are being used.
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A JD degree, plus deep substantive knowledge and expertise in legal aspects of ESG, Impact and Values-Aligned Investments, are required. Prior law school teaching experience is strongly preferred. Applicants should email a letter of interest and a resume to Stacey Dogan, Associate Dean of Academic Affairs, at lawappts@bu.edu.
Required Skills Required Experience
QUALIFICATIONS:
Requires a Bachelor degree in engineering or similar field.
Requires electrical and mechanical knowledge to perform repairs on a variety of equipment using specific hand and power tools as related to trade and/or area of specialty.
Requires in-depth knowledge of complex commercial and institutional maintenance procedures, including basic electricity, HVAC, energy management, and pneumatic control systems.
Requires physical ability to lift moderately heavy equipment, and to carry tools, parts and supplies up and down ladders, vertical accesses and steps.
Demonstrates and maintains courteous, cooperative relations when interacting with other personnel and the public.
Requires thorough knowledge of shop mathematics and blueprint reading skills.
Demonstrates analytical ability necessary to perform calculations, interpret data from blueprints and manuals, diagnose problems with equipment and solve problems.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite is required. Statistical evaluation software familiarity a plus.
Understanding of Pneumatics, Hydraulics, and Electrical components
Must be able to work in a team orientated environment.
Must be able to follow instructions, safety rules and regulations.
Possible weekend work and overtime required.