Research Professor

4 weeks ago


Chicago, Illinois, United States American Bar Foundation Full time
Research Professor Opportunity

The American Bar Foundation invites applications for a Research Professor position, commencing in the 2025-2026 academic year. We seek a scholar with a PhD and/or JD, demonstrating a capacity for innovative research on socio-legal issues. The successful candidate will join a vibrant interdisciplinary community, contributing to expanding knowledge and advancing justice through rigorous, theoretically grounded empirical research.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Design and conduct empirical investigations
  • Pursue external funding and publication opportunities
  • Contribute to the ABF's diverse scholarly community

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Background in anthropology or research agendas addressing migration and citizenship
  • Commitment to diversity and inclusion in scholarship and professional life

How to Apply:

  • Submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, and research statement
  • Provide three academic letters of reference

For more information, please visit www.americanbarfoundation.org/about.



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