Associate Dean of Environmental Programs and Director of the Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment
Full-time, Tenure-Track, Open Rank
Reports to: Dean of the Graduate School
Location: South Royalton, VT
Salary: $90,000-119,000 + administrative stipend
Vermont Law and Graduate School is committed to cultivating and preserving a culture of inclusion and connectedness. We grow and learn better together with a diverse group of faculty, staff, and students. In recruiting for faculty and staff, we seek unique backgrounds to enrich and challenge our community.
Position Summary:
The Vermont Law and Graduate School invites applications for the position of Associate Dean of Environmental Programs and Director of the Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment. This dynamic role offers the opportunity to lead a prestigious institution in shaping the future of environmental sustainability, climate change, biodiversity, environmental justice, and related fields. The successful candidate will be a visionary leader with a proven track record in higher education, research excellence, and successful fundraising efforts. This position can be coupled with a tenure-track appointment for a candidate with requisite experience.
Key Duties and Responsibilities:
Education: An advanced degree (Ph.D. or equivalent) in environmental science, climate science, environmental studies, environmental justice, environmental policy, food and agriculture, energy systems, public policy, political science, public administration, or a related field.
Commitment to Diversity: Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in academic and professional settings.
ABOUT Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment
Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment at Vermont Law and Graduate School trains students to create cutting-edge solutions to the complex environmental challenges facing communities today. This school builds on Vermont Law and Graduate School’s depth of expertise in domestic and international law and policy focused on the environment, clean energy, sustainable food and agriculture, and animal protection. The interdisciplinary graduate curriculum brings climate change and racial and economic justice to the forefront. The school’s courses build practical skills and provide the rigorous training students need to succeed in the job market. Whether in the public, private, or non-profit sectors, students graduate from the Maverick Lloyd School for the Environment equipped to have impactful careers in this growing field.
Applicants must complete an online application and electronically submit (1) a cover letter; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a research agenda; 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 position to Faculty Appointments Committee Chair, Anna Connolly at [email protected]. The positions will remain open until filled.
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 [email protected]. 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.