Assistant/Associate Professor of Law
About The Position
Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS), a national leader in environmental law and restorative justice, invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor, both tenure-track and contract faculty, with research and teaching interests in Property, Torts and other core JD required courses such as Criminal Law, Constitutional Criminal Procedure, Evidence, and Professional Responsibility. Appointments will start in July 2026; the precise start date is flexible. 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 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. VLGS is in South Royalton, Vermont, a small town on the bank of the beautiful White River. Less than thirty minutes away lie the amenities of the adjacent communities of Hanover, NH (home to Dartmouth College) and Lebanon, NH. Burlington, VT, Boston, MA, and Montreal, QC are all within a three-hour drive.
Requirements
- Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit (1) a cover letter, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a writing sample, and (4) the names and contact information of three references.
- VLGS will only contact references for finalists.
- Must be able to work legally within the United States without sponsorship.
- Ability to perform all essential functions of the job with or without basic accommodations.
Responsibilities
- Teaching
- Provide service to VLGS
- Engage with other professionals and the public to contribute to the intellectual exchange of ideas
- Improve the law
- Educate the public about the law, with an eye towards social justice
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
