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The Clinical Instructor (CI) will bring experience and interest in food policy, food and agriculture systems, and social justice to their work as a clinical teacher in the Harvard Law School Food Law and Policy Clinic (FLPC). The CI will be responsible for supervising, mentoring, and teaching students enrolled in the Clinic as they work on complex policy projects; will manage several high-profile FLPC projects within our existing project portfolio as well as help develop new projects; and, will develop and manage partnerships with external partners, coalitions, and communities in the food policy arena. The Clinic provides legal and policy research, writing, and technical assistance to clients and partners, focused on the following areas: food waste and recovery, food access and nutrition, climate and sustainability, and food system justice.

The Clinical Instructor will join a dynamic public interest and clinical teaching food law and policy program that includes both independent and collaborative teamwork in growing areas of local, national, and global importance. For more information about FLPC, visit www.chlpi.org/flpc.  

As a Clinical Instructor, you will: 

• Teach, mentor, supervise, and evaluate the practice work of law school students on skills including problem-solving, law and policy analysis, research and writing, oral communication, and leadership; 
• Manage the portfolio of work on FLPC initiatives, which includes: designing student projects; directing the project tasks and delegation of work; managing relationships with clients and partners; developing and meeting relevant timelines and expectations of grants and funders; and informing long-term strategic goals; 
• Develop Clinic clients and projects, relying both on the expertise and network you bring to the role as well as the Clinic’s current and ongoing projects and relationships; 
• Help develop and implement the vision for the future success of FLPC’s innovative food law and policy work that is rooted in justice and equity; 
• Assist with developing and teaching classroom courses offered in conjunction with the Clinic; 
• Deliver talks and trainings to clients, partners, and policymakers, and represent FLPC at local, national, and international conferences and events; and, 
• Lead and support the administrative tasks of the Clinic, including conference and event planning, student outreach, communications, development, and other tasks that arise. 

Basic Qualifications

JD Degree required and a minimum of three years relevant experience and admitted to a state bar.

Additional Qualifications and Skills

We are looking for people who have: 

• Experience teaching, mentoring, and motivating students and beginning attorneys. 
• Experience working with clients, colleagues, and students of diverse backgrounds. 
• Experience with or interest in food justice, law, and policy. 
• Proven capacity to work as a team member in a collaborative, dynamic, team-based work environment. 
• Strong organizational, time management, and project management skills. 
• Strong writing, research, interpersonal, and communication skills. 

Appointment End Date: This is a one-year term appointment with potential for renewal, subject to departmental funding and need. 

Standard Hours/Schedule: Full-time.

Visa Sponsorship Information: Harvard University is unable to provide visa sponsorship for this position

Pre-Employment Screening: Identity, Education, Certification/License

Other Information:

While the position is based on site in Cambridge, MA, this role has the opportunity for a hybrid work arrangement (some combination of on site and remote), subject to business need and manager review/approval. The position has a required minimum of 3 days in the office and all teaching duties must be done in person. All remote work must be performed within a state in which Harvard is registered to do business (CA*, CT, GA, IL, MA, MD, ME, NH, NJ, NY, RI, VA, VT and WA). *exempt positions only 

All offers are made by HLS HR.

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Work Format Details

This position has been determined by school or unit leaders that some of the duties and responsibilities can be effectively performed at a non-Harvard location. The work schedule and location will be set by the department at its discretion and based upon operational needs. When not working at a Harvard or Harvard-designated location, employees in hybrid positions must work in a Harvard registered state in compliance with the University’s Policy on Employment Outside of Massachusetts. Additional details will be discussed during the interview process. Certain visa types and funding sources may limit work location. Individuals must meet work location sponsorship requirements prior to employment.

Salary Grade and Ranges

This position is salary grade level 058. Please visit  Harvard's Salary Ranges  to view the corresponding salary range and related information. 

Benefits

Harvard offers a comprehensive benefits package that is designed to support a healthy work-life balance and your physical, mental and financial wellbeing. Because here, you are what matters. Our benefits include, but are not limited to: 

• Generous paid time off including parental leave 
• Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one 
• Retirement plans with university contributions 
• Wellbeing and mental health resources 
• Support for families and caregivers 
• Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement 
• Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks 

Learn more about these and additional benefits on our Benefits & Wellbeing Page. 

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