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Vermont Law and Graduate School · 1 month ago

Visiting or Research Professor, Aquaculture Law or Policy

positionSouth Royalton,VT,US
timeFull-time, Contract
remoteOnsite
senioritySenior Level
money$90K/yr - $130K/yr

Vermont Law and Graduate School is committed to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community and is seeking a Visiting or Research Professor in Aquaculture Law or Policy. The successful candidate will lead research initiatives and teach courses related to aquaculture, while collaborating with various stakeholders to address environmental and community impacts of industrial aquaculture.

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Responsibilities

Lead and support cutting-edge research and other programmatic initiatives in aquaculture law and/or policy, focused on addressing the environmental, food system, animal welfare, labor, and community impacts of aquaculture
Align research program with institutional priorities and student needs
Build partnerships and facilitate collaboration among stakeholders to advance policy reform and/or litigation initiatives
Develop and teach courses related to aquaculture law and policy and other areas of institutional need as appropriate, working with other faculty and program staff within the Maverick Lloyd School and other VLGS programs
Assist in supporting academic and professional opportunities for VLGS students, including in collaboration with the faculty of the Maverick Lloyd School and affiliated programs
Assist in building and maintaining relationships with advocates, scholars, policymakers, community organizations, and alumni
Lead and/or contribute to planning of VLGS events, convenings, workshops, and conferences related to research areas of focus
Represent VLGS and its aquaculture efforts at outside conferences, workshops, and public forums
Promote research findings and educational achievements to various stakeholders

Qualification

Aquaculture law expertiseResearch program managementEnvironmental policy knowledgeTeaching experienceCommunity engagementCommunicationStrategic thinkingProblem-solving abilities

Required

Ph.D, J.D., or equivalent terminal degree in a relevant field (e.g., Environmental Law, Environmental Science, Economics, Marine Ecology, Public Policy, etc.)
Expertise, publications, and research related to aquaculture law and/or policy
Experience leading or managing academic, policy advocacy, or research programs in an academic, non-profit, or industry setting

Company

Vermont Law and Graduate School

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Vermont Law and Graduate School is one of the top five environmental law schools in the U.S.
dateFounded in 1972
location
South Royalton, Vermont, USA
people-size51-200 employees
web-link
http://www.vermontlaw.edu/

H1B Sponsorship

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Funding

Current Stage
Growth Stage
Total Funding
$0.74M
Key Investors
U.S. Department of Veteran AffairsLi-Costa Foundation
2025-11-10Grant· $0.49M
2024-10-15Grant· $0.25M

Leadership Team

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Nathaniel Hibler
Chief Financial Officer
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Richard Levitt
Director of Foundation and Corporate Partnerships
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