Description

Visiting Professional Specialist

D-26-SPI-00004 | Other | Program in Law & Public Policy

The Princeton School of Public and International Affairs invites applications for visiting law fellows in Law and Public Policy for the academic year 2026-27. This full-time visiting program is open to legal scholars actively engaged in research and writing on topics related to contemporary issues in law and public policy. The anticipated start date is on or about September 1, 2026.

The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University. Fellows are expected to reside in or around Princeton or demonstrate to the program's satisfaction the ability to be on campus during all days of the week in the academic year. Fellows are expected to pursue their own research project and to be active contributors to the intellectual life of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA), including through participation in a weekly works-in-progress lunch seminar with Princeton colleagues and visiting speakers. While no teaching is required, fellows are expected to conceive and organize an interdisciplinary Problem-Solving Workshop to be held at some point during their fellowship focused on a policy problem related to the subject of their research. Guidance and staff support will be available to help fellows design a useful workshop that advances their research and thinking, with space available on campus or at SPIA's meeting facilities in Washington, D.C.

Candidates are expected to hold a JD degree or equivalent and have a strong record of research publications appropriate to their career stage. Typically, fellows hold full-time law faculty positions at other universities or colleges.

Candidates must submit an online application https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/39721. Applications should be accessible to an interdisciplinary academic audience and will be evaluated based on the strength of the candidate's past achievements; the scholarly significance of the proposed project; the likelihood that the project will contribute to advancing thought on a problem of policy importance; and the likelihood that the project would benefit from being conducted at SPIA.

Required materials:
1. Cover letter;
2. CV;
3. Scholarly paper written in the past three years;
4. Statement (no more than 1,500 words) describing the proposed project;
5. Contact information for three referees able to comment knowledgeably on the nature of your scholarly work. (Letters of reference are welcome but should be received by February 1, 2026; all other applicant materials must be submitted by the earlier deadline stated below). Referees will be contacted directly.

Applicant materials must be submitted by Thursday, January 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST. Decisions expected by March 2026.

Expected Salary Range: 90,000

The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly.

The University also offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information.

Requisition No: D-26-SPI-00004

*Required information is denoted with an asterisk.

How to Apply

The form below must be completed to submit your application for this position.

It is recommended that you read through the entire application and gather the required application materials before beginning your application. You will not be
able to save or return to edit a partial application. Only complete applications will be accepted for consideration and the application form must be completed in its entirety before it can be submitted.

Upon submitting your application, you will receive a confirmation email at the email address that you provide in your application. In some cases, your references may be contacted using the email address that you provide for them and may be asked to provide their recommendation via a web-based form similar to the application form.

Be sure to provide the correct email addresses for you and all of your references to ensure that communications from Princeton University are properly delivered.

For more information send an email to mindaalena@princeton.edu.

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