Assistant/Associate Professor - Remote at Vermont Law and Graduate School

Royalton, Vermont, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

24 Apr, 26

Salary

119000.0

Posted On

24 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Teaching, Research, Online Education, Environmental Law, Restorative Justice, Torts, Property, Contracts, Criminal Law, Evidence, Civil Procedure, Professional Responsibility, Social Justice, Synchronous Teaching, Asynchronous Teaching

Industry

Description

Description Assistant/Associate Professor - Remote Online Hybrid JD Program (OHJD) Full-time, Exempt Online Remote, Contract Benefits-Eligible Salary: $90,000-$119,000 Position Description: Vermont Law and Graduate School (VLGS), a national leader in environmental law and restorative justice, invites applications for Assistant/Associate Professor appointments to teach in the school’s growing Online Hybrid JD Program. Candidates with research and teaching interests in Torts, Property, and other required courses such as Contracts, Criminal Law, Evidence, Civil Procedure, and Professional Responsibility are encouraged to apply. The position will start in July 2026; the precise start date is flexible. 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 How to Apply: 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. VLGS strongly encourages applications from those who would bring increased diversity to our community. Direct inquiries about the positions to Faculty Appointments Committee Chair, Anna Connolly at aconnolly@vermontlaw.edu. Applications received by February 6, 2026 will receive priority. The position will remain open until filled. Other Requirements: 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. * Writing sample upload note: if you are attempting to attach a writing sample and receive an error that the file size is too large, the pdf must be compressed before uploading to your application. This can be done via a free web program, or a program such as Adobe Acrobat. If you are still receiving errors uploading your attachment, please email directly to HR Business Partner, Christine Moyer, cmoyer@vermontlaw.edu. As part of our commitment to compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, candidates who meet the qualifications for this position and who require accommodations to apply should contact Human Resources at jobs@vermontlaw.edu. Vermont Law and Graduate School strives to raise the bar for being an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, place of birth, marital status, disability, veteran's status, HIV status, pregnancy, genetic information, health insurance status, and crime victim status.

Responsibilities

The faculty will teach in the Online Hybrid JD Program and engage in scholarly research. They are also expected to provide service to the school and contribute to public education about the law.