Professor of Law – Remote

Staff Openings•South Royalton, VT

1d•Remote

About The Position

Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS) is seeking to fill two Assistant/Associate Professor, non-tenure track, contract positions to teach in their growing Online Hybrid JD Program. These roles are remote and require a J.D. The curricular needs are for (1) Criminal Law/Evidence and (2) Business Associations/Tax. The appointments are for contract faculty and are non-tenure track. The positions will begin in July 2027, with a flexible start date. VLGS is a national leader in environmental law and restorative justice. This hiring is part of a multi-year strategic hiring plan, and entry-level, junior, and senior lateral candidates will be considered. Candidates should demonstrate evidence of or potential for outstanding scholarly achievement and strong, innovative, and engaged synchronous and asynchronous online teaching. In addition to teaching, faculty provide service to VLGS and engage with other professionals and the public to contribute to the intellectual exchange of ideas, improve the law, and educate the public about the law, with an eye towards social justice. Remote faculty members are expected to serve on committees, attend virtual campus events, and be fully engaged in the mission of the school.

Requirements

J.D. Required
Online application
Cover letter
Curriculum vitae
Research agenda
Names and contact information of three references

Nice To Haves

Evidence of or potential for outstanding scholarly achievement
Strong, innovative, and engaged synchronous and asynchronous online teaching

Responsibilities

Teach in the school’s growing Online Hybrid JD Program.
Provide service to VLGS.
Engage with other professionals and the public to contribute to the intellectual exchange of ideas, improve the law, and educate the public about the law, with an eye towards social justice.
Serve on committees.
Attend virtual campus events.
Be fully engaged in the mission of the school.