Director, Constitutional Law Center, Stanford Law School
About the Center
The Stanford Constitutional Law Center grows out of a long tradition of constitutional law scholarship at Stanford Law School and supports programs and research about the Constitution. The Center has no politics and takes no sides on controversial cases--but it is committed to the rule of law and the idea that the Constitution can be studied and interpreted objectively in light of its text, history, and purposes. It advances this mission through events and activities that foster scholarship, generate public discussion, and provide opportunities for students and scholars to engage in analysis of the Constitution across the ideological spectrum.
Job Description
The Director for the Stanford Constitutional Law Center, a full-time position, will serve as the chief staff person for the center, collaborating with and reporting to the Faculty Director (Professor Michael McConnell) in implementing and administering the vision, strategy, and goals of the Center. The Director will be responsible for planning, administering and executing the Center's activities, and to produce their own legal scholarship.
As an administrator, the Director works closely with the faculty director to implement the strategic plan for the center, oversees the Center's academic programming and fellowship programs, and plays a role in managing the Center's financial development. The Center hosts approximately a dozen events each calendar year, some of them including up to forty guests. The Director coordinates with Stanford faculty, Stanford programming staff, and guests to be sure that the content of the programming is of the highest quality, and that the programs run smoothly. The Director also provides administrative guidance, career counseling, and academic assistance for the Stanford Constitutional Law Fellows and Bradley Student Fellows. Finally, the Director promotes and represents the Center's visibility to the broader university, external community and other stakeholders by managing the Center's external relations and online presence and assists in managing the Center's finances.
In addition, the Director produces legal scholarship and participates fully in the academic life of the law school. Normally, the Director will pursue a career in the legal academy as a law professor. The length of the Director's time at Stanford will depend on the time necessary for the Director to prepare for the academic job market. The Director will typically serve for 2-3 academic years; therefore, this position is a fixed-term position for an initial 1 year, with the option to extend for a maximum of 3 years (at the discretion of the Law School).
Job duties will include:
- Develop, plan, and administer major academic conferences, lectures, and workshops. This may include identifying topics and speakers for public events, engaging in collaborative programming across the law school, and participating in special projects.
- Oversee and administer research activities of the Center.
- Represent the Center as the subject matter expert to the broader University, external community, and other stakeholders.
- Develop and manage communications, such as content of the Center website and related publications, including reports, proposals, policy briefings, brochures, and newsletters.
- Work co-operatively with other law school Centers and Programs to advance the educational and research mission of the law school and Stanford University.
- Monitor expenses, budgets, and finances for the Center. Make recommendations on funding based on Center spending. Manage the budget for the Center, including forecasting and reporting on all activities and financial issues from year to year.
- Write and edit content for scholarship.
- Manage the fellowship recruitment process for the Center.
- Depending on academic needs, teaching may be an option.
Qualifications:
- JD required. Strong potential for success as a legal scholar, including an outstanding academic record, teaching experience, strong recommendations from established legal scholars, one or more post-law school academic publication, practice experience in constitutional law, and a clear and interesting academic agenda
- Ability to oversee and provide direction to Fellows
- Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to communicate effectively and respectfully in writing and orally with faculty, staff, and students
- Strong organizational skills, including the ability to organize events, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
- Strong commitment to studying and teaching law, and mentoring students and fellows
- Strong commitment to advancing the Center's profile and effectiveness
- Passion for conceiving, analyzing, critiquing, and developing all kinds of ideas related to the Center's initiatives
- Experience managing a budget and developing financial plans.
- Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
How to apply:
All interested and qualified applicants must submit their resume and a cover letter via the Stanford Career website https://careersearch.stanford.edu/ (Search for job number 109107). Your cover letter should describe your interest in legal scholarship in general and this position in particular. We encourage you to apply right away. Applications will be considered on a rolling basis.
Additional Information
The expected pay range for this position is $90,000 - $108,963 per annum.
Stanford University provides pay ranges representing its good faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for a position upon hire. The pay offered to a selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal equity, geographic location and external market pay for comparable jobs.
At Stanford University, base pay represents only one aspect of the comprehensive rewards package. The Cardinal at Work website (https://cardinalatwork.stanford.edu/benefits-rewards) provides detailed information on Stanford's extensive range of benefits and rewards offered to employees. Specifics about the rewards package for this position may be discussed during the hiring process.
*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.*
Additional Information
- Schedule: Full-time
- Job Code: 4111
- Employee Status: Fixed-Term
- Grade: H
- Department URL: http://www.law.stanford.edu/
- Requisition ID: 109107
- Work Arrangement : Hybrid Eligible
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