This year, there seem to be, again, a number of searches for law faculty positions that focus on or include environmental/energy/natural resource law as a desired specialty or interest area.  Mostly, these are searches that have been publicized through notices on various listservs that I subscribe to. (It seems that over the past few years, there has been more hiring for this field than in years prior.)  For those with such career goals, here are some of the institutions:

1. Penn State Law in University Park (University Park, PA):  ” Penn State Law will be making two interdisciplinary hires. The first is a joint hire with the Penn State Institutes of Energy and the Environment for a position in energy and/or environmental law.”  ” Penn State Law will be attending the AALS faculty recruitment conference, and entry level candidates are strongly encouraged to participate in the AALS Faculty Appointments Register. Lateral candidates should submit a current CV, four letters of reference, teaching evaluations, and a draft work-in-progress to Appointments@pennstatelaw.psu.edu. Specific inquiries should be addressed to the chair of the Appointments Committee, Professor Sam Thompson, at sct13@psu.edu.”
2. Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law (Indianapolis, IN): “seeks a visiting faculty member to hold the Robert H. McKinney Family Chair in Environmental Law for the Spring 2020 semester with the possibility of continuing through Fall 2020. The law school invites applicants with the type of academic profile suitable for a titled position.” “Interested candidates should submit a CV and cover letter to Vice Dean Mike Pitts at mjpitts@iupui.edu. Applications
   will be reviewed on a rolling basis with September 15 as the deadline for all applications.”
3. University of Florida Levin College of Law (Gainesville, FL): “In reviewing applications, the Appointments Committee will consider long-term teaching needs in large enrollment classes, environmental law, health law, tax, and law and technology.”  “For further information, applicants may contact Professors Daniel Sokol and Michael Wolf at P.O. Box 117620, Gainesville, FL 32611 or email appointments@law.ufl.edu.”
4. Florida International University College of Law (Miami, FL):  ” two tenured or tenure-track Assistant, Associate, or full Professor of Law positions to begin in the 2020-21 academic year. Our primary curricular interests are Cyber Law (focusing on cybercrime/forensics, interconnected cities, infrastructure security, and general
   cybersecurity training and education), Environmental Law, Wills & Trusts, and Torts. The Cyber Law position may be a joint appointment with another FIU School or College.” “For any questions related to the position, please contact Appointments Committee co-chairs Jan Osei-Tutu (joseitut@fiu.edu) or Scott Norberg (norberg@fiu.edu). To receive full consideration, applications and required materials should be received by September 30.”
5. The University of Baltimore School of Law (Baltimore, MD):  ” We will consider applicants with a wide range of teaching interests, including, but not limited to, all First Year Subjects, as well as Family Law, Commercial Law, and Environmental Law.”  “Contact (e-mail preferred): Professor David Jaros, Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee, University of Baltimore School of Law, 1420 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD 21201-5779, djaros@ubalt.edu.”
6. University of California at Davis School of Law (Davis, CA): “invites applications for a Water Justice Clinical Lecturer, who will act as the director of the Aoki Water Justice Clinic, by October 20, 2019 and/or until the position is filled.” “All candidates must apply through the UC Recruit system at the following link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF03045. For full consideration, applicants should apply by October 20, 2019, although we recommend that you submit your materials as soon as possible.”
7. The University of Tulsa College of Law (Tulsa, OK):  “The areas of interest may include, but are not necessarily limited to, civil procedure, property, business law, transactional law, Indian law, energy and natural resource law, contracts, and other first year and required courses.” “Please submit letters of interest and résumés to Prof. Robert Spoo, Chair, Appointments Committee, University of Tulsa College of Law, 3120 E. 4th Place, Tulsa, OK 74104, or by email to robert-spoo@utulsa.edu.”
8. The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law: “seeks entry-level or junior lateral candidates for at least one tenure-track position. Our primary areas of need are Dispute Resolution, Business Law, and Race and Law. Secondary areas of need include Antitrust, Banking/Insurance, Civil Procedure/Complex Litigation, Commercial Law, Evidence, Immigration, Intellectual Property/Law and Technology, Natural Resources/Energy Law, Poverty/Social Welfare Law, Property/Real Estate, and Wills & Trusts.” “Candidates should send a cover letter and C.V. to Daniel Tokaji, Associate Dean for Faculty, tokaji.1@osu.edu, stating that they are applying for this position.”
9. Added – The University of Denver Sturm College of Law:  “we anticipate particular interests in administrative law, alternative dispute resolution, environmental and natural resources law (including energy law), evidence, international law, professional responsibility, property, tax, and veterans advocacy.”  ” Interested persons should send a cover letter, resume (including at least three references), teaching statement, and research agenda to Professor José Roberto (Beto) Juárez Jr., Chair, Faculty Appointments Committee (bjuarez@law.du.edu).”
10. Added – Texas Tech University School of Law:  ” open faculty position (Requisition 1877BR). Anticipated curricular needs include Water Law, Property, and Environmental Law. “successful candidate will also serve as the Director for the Law School’s Center for Water Law and Policy. If tenured, the successful candidate may also be considered to fill the position of the George W. McCleskey Professor of Water Law.” “In addition to serving as the Center’s Director, responsibilities would include teaching Water Law and related courses such as Property and Environmental Law. ” “Please submit your cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references electronically to the attention of Professor Brian D. Shannon, Chair, Personnel Committee, at the Texas.”
11. Added – University of Houston Law Center:  “The University of Houston Law Center invites applications for a non-tenure track Instructional Associate Professor of Law position; with Environmental Law emphasis for the academic year 2020-2021.” “This non-tenure track appointment may have a one-year probationary contract period with no presumption of renewal. However, based upon continued positive evaluations of the appointee, or sufficiently high experience and expertise when entering into the position, the position may provide or lead to a presumptively renewable multiyear contract. The initial salary range for this position is expected to be $90,000 to $100,000 for a nine-month academic year, but the precise salary will be negotiated based on the candidate’s experience and on compensation paid or offered to professors in comparable positions at comparable law schools.” ” The successful candidate will have the opportunity to teach environmental law courses, but experience or willingness to teach elsewhere in the Law Center curriculum, including 1L courses, will be a helpful credential depending on the course preferences.” “To receive fullest consideration, your online application must be received by September 10, 2019. Candidates can direct inquiries to Professor Robert Ragazzo, RRagazzo@central.uh.edu Please reference and review the University of Houston’s NTT Faculty Policy, available at this link: http://www.uh.edu/provost/faculty/current/non-tenure-track. “

And for those really serious about and already committed to entering the legal academy as environmental law professors, Pace Law School (White Plains, NY) hosts an annual workshop for aspiring environmental law professors. This year’s workshop is coming up on September 13, 2019.  Here’s the registration link:  https://law.pace.edu/future-environmental-law-professors​​

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA AT DAVIS SCHOOL OF LAW invites applications for a Water Justice Clinical Lecturer, who will act as the director of the Aoki Water Justice Clinic, by May 19, 2019 and/or until the position is filled. The Aoki Water Justice Clinic is a transactional live-client legal clinic that provides technical legal assistance to small disadvantaged communities in California’s Central Valley and beyond, who lack reliable and affordable access to safe drinking water. We seek applications from candidates with a background in law who (1) possess extensive experience in state, national and international critical race and nation studies law and policy issues and (2) excellent transactional, analytical, legal writing, negotiation and advocacy skills, including high-quality precision in contract drafting, and skill in high-level and detailed analysis. All candidates must apply through the UC Recruit system at the following link: https://recruit.ucdavis.edu/JPF02783. For full consideration, applicants should apply by May 19, 2019, although we recommend that you submit your materials as soon as possible. Candidates must have a J.D. or equivalent degree. We require a cover letter and curriculum vitae and contact information for three references at this time. In addition, as part of their application, candidates must include a Statement of Contributions to Diversity. Information about the Statement can be found at http://academicaffairs.ucdavis.edu/diversity/equity_inclusion/index.html. An optional statement of teaching can also be included. Please note that we may require further documentation at a future date, including, but not limited to, letters of recommendation, which will be treated as confidential per University of California Policy and California state law. Please direct questions to Director of Clinical Legal Education Gabriel “Jack” Chin, Chair of the Search Committee, via email at gjchin@ucdavis.edu. The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the complete University of California nondiscrimination and affirmative action policy, see https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4000376/DiscHarassAffirmAction.

Another

Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law is hiring a Land Use and Sustainable Development Law Graduate Fellow for the 2019-2020 academic year. The Fellow will work part time in Pace’s Land Use Law Center while working towards an LLM in Environmental Law.

For more information, visit https://law.pace.edu/graduate/llm-graduate-fellowships.

Since 1978, Pace University’s Elisabeth Haub School of Law has provided an internationally acclaimed environmental legal education. Our dedicated faculty have been pioneers in developing and implementing environmental law and continue to serve as national and world leaders in the field. We are the only top environmental law program that is about forty minutes away by train from New York City and two hours away by air from Washington, DC, providing students with easy access to outstanding practice opportunities.  Fellows receive a full tuition waiver and a modest stipend to cover living expenses. Applications for the Land Use and Sustainable Development Fellowship are due April 30, 2019.

About the Land Use Law Center for Sustainable Development (For more information, visit law.pace.edu/landuse)

Established in 1993, the Land Use Law Center is dedicated to fostering the development of sustainable communities and regions through the promotion of innovative land use strategies and dispute resolution techniques. The Center provides research, training, technical assistance, support and strategic planning services to communities.  Working with trained law students, the Center quickly, affordably and effectively develops techniques to remedy nearly all types of land use problems that afflict urban, suburban and rural communities.  The Center enjoys a track record of successful implementation in partnership with local land use leaders, other change agents, and state and federal agencies.

It accomplishes this through its programs and catalytic demonstration projects, which cover a range of topics, including:

• Local Environmental Law and Natural Resource Conservation
• Historic Building and Agricultural Land Preservation
• Smart Growth
• Community Economic Development
• Urban Revitalization
• Affordable, Fair and Workforce Housing
• Vacant and Distressed Property Remediation
• Transit Oriented Development
• Sustainable Site and Neighborhood Development
• Green Building Programs
• Local Wind and Solar Energy Regulation
• Sea Level Rise
• Community Resiliency
• Climate Change Mitigation
• Collaborative Decision-Making and Facilitation