This position is intended primarily for people who expect to pursue an academic career in law or socio-legal studies. Candidates for the position should have a JD (or the equivalent for foreign scholars), and should have completed (or nearly completed) a doctoral degree in law or social science that included substantial coursework in socio-legal studies and experience applying empirical research methods broadly construed (i.e., whether in the form of quantitative or qualitative social science, or a more historical orientation). Applicants are sought for a two-year commitment, starting in August 2026, with the possibility of a third-year by mutual agreement.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 18, 2026
Submit a letter addressed to Prof. Zambrano, and CV via the application portal found here: https://careersearch.stanford.edu/, referencing job number 107496]. Your letter should summarize your educational qualifications and experience, as well as any other information that might help in making selections. Each applicant must also send the following items to Susana Lee, slee@law.stanford.edu:
· official transcripts from all graduate degrees,
· a resume,
· copies of relevant publications,
Separately, you will need to have sent on your behalf three letters of recommendation (at least two from law professors) commenting on your suitability for the position in terms of teaching ability, capacity for excellence in research, and interpersonal and management skills. Your recommenders must submit these directly to Susana Lee, slee@law.stanford.edu.
The expected pay range for this position is $85,000 on an annual basis in the first year and is a benefits-eligible position. Stanford University has provided the salary for this position, representing its good-faith estimate of what the university reasonably expects to pay for the position. 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.
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
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