2027 William H. Neukom Fellows Research Chair in Diversity and Law

American Bar Foundation • Chicago, IL

12d • Onsite

About The Position

The American Bar Foundation (ABF) is seeking outstanding scholars with distinguished records of empirical research on diversity and law for a one-year visiting position as the William H. Neukom Fellows Research Chair in Diversity and Law. The research can broadly cover topics such as diversity in legal institutions, the impact of diversity on legal processes and public policy, and the intersection of race, gender, disability, and sexuality with legal systems. Applicants from various social science disciplines, law, and humanities are welcome. The position involves active participation in the ABF intellectual community, a substantial presence at the ABF offices in Chicago, engagement in research and dialogue on diversity and law, and at least one formal research presentation. The ABF is an independent research institute focused on law, legal institutions, and legal processes, with faculty from diverse social science backgrounds. They encourage applications from individuals historically underrepresented in sociolegal research.

Requirements

• Outstanding scholars with distinguished records of empirical research on diversity and law.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Letter of application.
• A brief (no more than 2-page) description of current research and the topic on which you would be working as Neukom Chair.
• A list of three references.

Nice To Haves

• Applicants from historically underrepresented groups and backgrounds in sociolegal research.

Responsibilities

• Participate actively in the ABF intellectual community.
• Spend a substantial amount of time in residence at the ABF offices on Northwestern University's downtown Chicago campus.
• Participate in the ABF’s expanding program of research and dialogue on diversity and law.
• Make at least one formal research presentation to the ABF community.

Benefits

• Office space
• Opportunities for collegial interaction
• Library access
• A modest research allowance
• A stipend of up to $100,000 to compensate for foregone salary (subject to adjustment based on the candidate's access to sabbatical pay and/or third-party funding).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed