David Boies Endowed Chair in Law and Politics

About the role

The Department of Political Science at the University of Redlands invites applications for the David Boies Endowed Chair in Law and Politics to begin in the Fall 2027 semester. The successful candidate will contribute to the University of Redlands' Core Four initiative by engaging students in high-impact experiences such as internships, undergraduate research, community service learning, and study away. They will also support the University’s pre-law advising program and co-curricular initiatives like Mock Trial.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to the University of Redlands’ Core Four initiative by engaging students in high-impact experiences such as internships, undergraduate research, community service learning, and study away.
• Support the University’s pre-law advising program and co-curricular initiatives like Mock Trial.
• Teach courses in law and politics, including American or comparative constitutional law, Tribal law, judicial politics, law and courts, public law, civil rights and liberties, legal institutions, or the politics of law and legal processes.
• Develop internship pipelines or off-campus learning opportunities in legal, governmental, nonprofit, or public service settings.
• Engage in research and scholarship in law and politics, with a focus on ethics, justice, rights, legal theory, political theory, or the philosophical foundations of law and politics.
• Support institutional and departmental efforts to support diverse communities on- and off-campus.

Requirements

We seek a scholar-teacher with a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship in law and politics. We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring, a clear commitment to inclusive pedagogy, and an active research agenda. Experience teaching in a liberal arts context within a regional comprehensive university, or clear evidence of readiness to thrive in one, is highly desirable.

Qualifications

• A Ph.D. in Political Science or related degree.
• An established record of teaching, scholarship, and/or professional academic experience appropriate for appointment at the advanced Assistant or Associate Professor level.
• A record of teaching and research accomplishment commensurate with their career stage in one or more areas of law and politics, including: American or comparative constitutional law, Tribal law, judicial politics, law and courts, public law, civil rights and liberties, legal institutions, or the politics of law and legal processes, broadly construed.
• A clear commitment to inclusive pedagogy and supporting diverse communities on- and off-campus.

Skills

Strong communication skills, ability to teach in a liberal arts context, and a proven track record of research and teaching in law and politics.

Benefits

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. This position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel, as required.

Pay

$77,674 - $86,678

Schedule

Standard academic schedule.