Assistant/Associate Professor of Law
Job Description
Job DescriptionDescription:
Assistant/Associate Professor of Law
Multiple Positions Available - Tenure Track and Contract Faculty
Full-time, Exempt
On-campus, non-remote
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, 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:
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.