Tuesday, May 22, 2018

Clinical Instructor: Harvard Food Law & Policy Clinic

HARVARD LAW SCHOOL FOOD LAW AND POLICY CLINIC
Clinical Instructor - Jamaica Plain, Massachusetts (relocates to Cambridge, Massachusetts, in late 2018)
(open until filled)
The Clinical Instructor will report to the Director of the Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC), the Clinical Instructor will work independently and with the Director, staff, and students on a broad range of international, federal, state, and local policy projects addressing the health, environmental, and economic impacts of our food system.
The Instructor’s work will entail, but is not limited to: Developing and leading the work on one or several FLPC projects, which includes managing and directing the day-to-day project work, managing relationships with clients and partners, and developing and implementing long-term strategic goals for the project; Supervising clinical students on projects and training these students on a broad range of lawyering skills including problem-solving, law and policy analysis, research and writing, oral communication, and leadership; Assisting with development and teaching of classroom courses offered in conjunction with the Clinic; Delivering talks and trainings to food policy groups and government officials, and presenting on FLPC’s work at national conferences and events; Leading and supporting the administrative tasks of the Clinic, including conference and event planning, student outreach, communications, development, and other tasks that arise; and, Helping to set and implement the vision for the ongoing development and success of the innovative food law and policy work conducted by FLPC. Performing other duties as assigned.
JD Degree required, earned at least three years ago and a minimum of three years relevant experience. This is a term appointment currently expected to extend to 5 years from the date of hire, subject to funding and departmental need.
For additional information and to apply: http://hr.harvard.edu/jobs/
Requisition # 45665BR : Clinical Instructor