Clinical Instructor

Job Description

Job Description

Fuel Your Passion : Clinical Instructor at Harvard’s Food Law and Policy Clinic

Are you a passionate legal professional with a deep commitment to food system justice? Do you thrive in a collaborative environment and enjoy mentoring future leaders?

Are you looking for an opportunity to impact the future of food law and policy?

Harvard Law School's Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC) seeks a dedicated Clinical Instructor to join our dynamic team. In this position, you'll play a vital role in shaping the future of food law and policy by guiding students as they tackle cutting edge issues within the food system.

What you'll do :

Mentor future food law leaders : Inspire, teach, and supervise law students as they take on real-world food policy issues.

Issues range from promoting sustainable agriculture to advocating for equitable food access.

Drive impactful projects : Manage a portfolio of key FLPC initiatives, from designing policy projects to cultivating strong relationships with partners and funders.

You'll also have the chance to develop new projects aligning with your expertise and interests.

• Forge powerful partnerships : Connect with external organizations and communities working on food policy issues. By collaborating, you'll build a network that amplifies your collective impact.
• Share your knowledge : Deliver presentations and trainings, represent the clinic at conferences, and support the development of classroom courses related to food law and policy.
• Contribute to a thriving team : Support the day-to-day operations of the clinic, including event planning, student outreach, and communications.

Who we're looking for :

• An attorney with a JD degree and at least three years of experience in food policy, legal services, or a related field.
• A passionate advocate for food systems justice who has a strong desire to use the law to create positive change.
• A strong leader with excellent mentoring skills who can inspire and motivate others.
• A teammate with a collaborative spirit and talent for building strong relationships.
• An outstanding communicator and innovative problem-solver.

Why join us?

This is a unique opportunity to make a lasting impact on the food system while working at a world-renowned institution. You'll enjoy a competitive salary, excellent benefits package, and a collaborative, intellectually stimulating work environment.

You will work out of our lovely Cambridge, MA, office at least three days a week, with the flexibility for a hybrid work arrangement (within Harvard payroll states).

Ready to fuel your passion while seeding the next generation of food law experts? We encourage you to apply!

EEO Statement : Harvard FLPC is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy and pregnancy-related conditions, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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