Welcome to the Portico website! Here, visitors can see general course information, freshmen can find readings and assignments, and teaching assistants can learn about the application process. Thanks for visiting and contact us if you have any questions.

Purpose
Here you will find the history and purpose of Portico.

Schedule
Go here to see a weekly breakdown of Portico sessions, including course syllabi from the pilot phase.

News and Updates
Several Portico articles can be found here, as well as other news and updates.

Contact Us

Teaching Assistants  

JOB POSTING, dated May 23, 2012

The Carroll School of Management at Boston College invites applications for a full-time non tenure track position in the innovative and interdisciplinary Portico Program for the 2012 fall semester. Portico is a three credit course that offers freshmen business majors a unique opportunity to develop a nuanced method for recognizing and responding to the ethical challenges of contemporary business; situate contemporary business within the global and historical perspective; learn about business through engagement with faculty and practitioners; and raise questions about personal aspirations and the opportunities available in the world of work.  Portico lecturers are responsible for teaching and advising a significant number of undergraduate management students during their first year.

Qualifications

• An earned doctorate is strongly preferred, preferably in Philosophy, Applied Ethics, or Business (with a focus in Business Ethics). Alternatives may be considered (e.g., an MBA with an M.A. in Philosophy).
• An informed understanding of business disciplines and the history of the field.
• Experience, ability and interest in teaching freshmen in a teaching-intensive position.
• The capacity to advise and mentor freshmen on academic, vocational, and formational matters.
• The ability to thrive independently while holding a commitment to being part of a team.

To Apply

Submit application letter, curriculum vitae, statement of your teaching philosophy (including student evaluations), and three references to:

Portico Search Committee

Carroll School of Management

Fulton Hall Room 360

Boston College

Chestnut Hill, MA 02467

portico@bc.edu (electronic applications are preferred)

Review of candidates will begin on June 1^st, 2012.

Boston College is a Catholic University in the Jesuit tradition, and ability to contribute to this educational tradition will be considered an asset.  EO/AAE. Women, persons of color, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply for this position. For more on the Carroll School of Management, visit www.bc.edu/csom and for more on Boston College, visit www.bc.edu.