Visiting Professional Specialist

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.

Location:

In‑person on campus at Princeton University. Fellows are expected to reside in or around Princeton or demonstrate that they can be on campus all weekdays during the academic year.

• pursue an independent research project and contribute to the intellectual life of the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) through a weekly works‑in‑progress lunch seminar with Princeton colleagues and visiting speakers;
• conceive and organize an interdisciplinary Problem‑Solving Workshop focused on a policy problem related to their research, working with faculty and staff support and available campus or SPIA meeting facilities in Washington, D.C.;
• actively participate in weekly seminars and other intellectual activities of SPIA.

• JD degree or equivalent and a strong record of research publications appropriate to career stage;
• full‑time law faculty position or comparable appointment at another university or college;
• strong record of scholarship, with potential to advance thought on a policy problem;
• interdisciplinary research perspective and ability to engage a broad academic audience.

Final date to receive applications:
Thursday, January 15, 2026, 11:59 p.m. EST. Decisions expected by March 2026.

Salary: $90 000 (full‑time)

Benefits:
The University offers a comprehensive benefit program to eligible employees. For more information see the University’s benefits webpage.

Application link: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./39721

Requisition No: D-26-SPI-00004