Kate Stoneman Chair in Law and Democracy

Job description

ALBANY LAW SCHOOL, in New York's Capital City, invites applications from senior scholars of national prominence to fill its Kate Stoneman Chair in Law and Democracy beginning in July 2027. The Chair commemorates Albany Law School graduate of 1898, Kate Stoneman, the first woman to graduate from the school and the first woman admitted to the Bar in New York, where she worked tirelessly for women's rights and other important causes of the time. The Stoneman Chair was established to honor Stoneman's legacy and to ensure that her contributions to society are recognized and continued at Albany Law School by inspiring new generations of students in the legal profession to engage with the pressing legal challenges of the day.

Qualifications

The Chair is not subject specific. Rather, we welcome candidates with national reputations for innovation and excellence in their field of scholarship, strong teaching, and the commitment to inspiring students to engage with the pressing legal issues of their day throughout their legal careers. We seek applicants who are making a recognized impact in their field of law and inspiring colleagues and students to do so as well. This is a tenured position.

Application Instructions

Applicants should apply as soon as possible and will be considered on a rolling basis. Please submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae, research agenda, writing sample, and the contact information for at least three references. For more information about this opportunity, please contact Faculty Recruitment Chair, Carla Spivack, at

Compensation

The estimated salary range for this position is $90,000-$160,000, plus comprehensive benefits package. Salary will be based on the rank and tenure status of the appointment, the successful candidate's relevant experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Albany Law School is committed to ensuring equal opportunity and nondiscrimination in all of its employment practices, without regard to race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, creed, national origin (including ancestry), citizenship status, physical or mental disability, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, status as transgender or gender transitioning, veteran or military status (including special disabled veteran, Vietnam-era veteran, or recently separated veteran), predisposing genetic characteristics, domestic violence victim status, or any other protected category under applicable local, state, or federal law. This position is offered subject to this commitment, and candidates will be considered on the basis of merit, ability, and valid job qualifications without regard to the aforementioned characteristics.

Celebrating its 175th Anniversary, Albany Law School is located in the heart of New York's capital, which offers unparalleled access to state and federal courts, the legislature, and a wide range of private and public employers. Join us in continuing a tradition that has produced leaders in all areas of the legal profession, across every area of law, public service, and government including two U.S. Supreme Court Justices and a President of the United States. Our students enter the law school from undergraduate institutions, other graduate studies, industry, and often as part of a career progression or change. Our graduates consistently secure employment and career advancement across several areas of practice, including government service, Big Law, and public interest. Our most recent graduating class performed over 52,176 hours of pro bono and public service work during their law school careers.

Apply now to be part of Albany Law's next chapter of excellence.

Posted 8/24/26

Worksite address

albany, NY, 12237, US

Who can apply

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