Visiting Fellow, Neukom Rule of Law, Stanford Law School

Qualifications

Required

●      Ph.D. in Law, Political Science, International Relations, or related field, or J.D. with extensive post-graduate research experience

●      Minimum 10 years of experience in comparative constitutional law, judicial reform, democratic transitions, or related fields

●      Demonstrated record of influential scholarship on courts, judicial independence, rule of law, or democratic governance

●      Proven ability to lead complex, multi-institutional projects

●      Experience working across cultures and in international contexts

●      Exceptional communication skills for academic and policy audiences

●      Fluency in English; additional languages highly desirable

Strongly Preferred

●      Direct experience working on judicial reform or democratic transition in one or more countries

●      Established network of contacts among international scholars and practitioners in the field

●      Experience engaging with policymakers, judges, and government officials

●      Track record of successful fundraising and grant management

●      Prior leadership role in a major research institute, center, or international organization

●      Publications in top-tier academic journals and policy venues

Desired Competencies

●      Strategic vision combined with operational excellence

●      Ability to synthesize complex academic research for policy audiences

●      Cultural sensitivity and ability to work effectively in diverse political contexts

●      Diplomatic skills for engaging with stakeholders across ideological and national boundaries

●      Commitment to academic rigor and empirical research

●      Strong project management and team leadership capabilities

●      Comfort operating in ambiguous, rapidly evolving contexts

Appointment Details

Position Type: One-year term, renewal dependent on funding and at the discretion of Neukom Center leadership

Location:  Primary residence at Stanford Law School (Stanford, CA) with regular engagement at the Bingham Centre (London, UK); international travel required

Application Materials

Interested candidates should submit:

●      Short cover letter describing qualifications and vision for the project

●      Curriculum vitae

The expected base pay range for this position is $90,000-$100,000.

Stanford University has provided a pay range representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position at the time of hire. The pay offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors including (but not limited to) the qualifications of the selected candidate, budget availability, and internal equity.

Stanford is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The job duties listed are typical examples of work performed by positions in this job classification and are not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, tasks, and responsibilities. Specific duties and responsibilities may vary depending on department or program needs without changing the general nature and scope of the job or level of responsibility. Employees may also perform other duties as assigned.