Research Professor

1 week ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States American Bar Foundation Full time
About the Position

The American Bar Foundation (ABF) invites applications for a Research Professor position, commencing in the academic year. We seek a scholar with a PhD and/or JD, and a demonstrated capacity for innovative research on socio-legal issues.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct rigorous, theoretically grounded empirical research on socio-legal issues
  • Join a vibrant interdisciplinary community of scholars, contributing to expanding knowledge and advancing justice
  • Pursue external funding and publication opportunities
  • Design and conduct empirical investigations, with intellectual autonomy
Requirements
  • PhD and/or JD
  • Demonstrated capacity for innovative research on socio-legal issues
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in scholarship and professional life
What We Offer
  • Competitive salary and benefits
  • Generous internal research funding
  • Office space, computing support, and library access at the ABF's headquarters
  • Joint appointments with nearby universities (optional)
How to Apply

Interested candidates should submit:

  • A cover letter of no more than three pages
  • A curriculum vitae
  • A writing sample
  • A research statement of no more than two pages
  • Three academic letters of reference


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