David Boies Endowed Chair in Law and Politics

DEPARTMENT/ADMINISTRATION: College of Arts & Science

POSITION: David Boies Endowed Chair in Law and Politics

Appointment: Faculty

SALARY RANGE: $77,674 - $86,678

HIRING RANGE: Anticipated hiring range is near or at the minimum of the classification,

commensurate with candidate's education, experience, skills, and training.

AVAILABLE:  August 24, 2027

POSTING DATE: July 22, 2026 

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Open until filled. Review of applications will start September 1, 2026

TO APPLY: When applying, please upload the following materials;

Letter of interest

Curriculum vitae

Evidence of teaching effectiveness

Samples of scholarly work

Names and contact information for three professional references who are prepared to provide letters of recommendation upon request.

Definition of Classification:

The Department of Political Science at the University of Redlands welcomes applications for the David Boies Endowed Chair in Law and Politics to begin in the Fall 2027 semester. Candidates must hold a Ph.D. in Political Science or related degree and have an established record of teaching, scholarship, and/or professional academic experience appropriate for appointment at the advanced Assistant or Associate Professor level.

We seek a scholar-teacher with a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship in law and politics. We are especially interested in candidates with demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentoring, a clear commitment to inclusive pedagogy, and an active research agenda. Experience teaching in a liberal arts context within a regional comprehensive university, or clear evidence of readiness to thrive in one, is highly desirable.

Candidates should possess a record of teaching and research accomplishment commensurate with their career stage in one or more areas of law and politics, including: American or comparative constitutional law, Tribal law, judicial politics, law and courts, public law, civil rights and liberties, legal institutions, or the politics of law and legal processes, broadly construed. We also welcome candidates whose teaching or research engages questions of ethics, justice, rights, legal theory, political theory, or the philosophical foundations of law and politics in ways that could support interdisciplinary collaboration with Philosophy.

We especially welcome applications from scholars who support the Department’s commitment to civic engagement, community-based learning, and experiential education. The successful candidate will contribute to the University of Redlands’ Core Four initiative by helping students engage in high-impact experiences such as internships, undergraduate research, community service learning, and study away. The successful candidate will support the University’s pre-law advising program and co-curricular initiatives such as Mock Trial.  Experience developing internship pipelines or off-campus learning opportunities in legal, governmental, nonprofit, or public service settings is welcome but not required.

The University of Redlands is a Hispanic-Serving Institution located in Southern California’s Inland Empire. With a vibrant Native Students Program, strong student interest in Indigenous Studies, and a diverse student body, inclusive of many first-generation college students, the institution seeks faculty who can ably support these communities.  Thus, we strongly encourage applications from candidates whose teaching, research, and service will contribute to institutional and departmental efforts to support diverse communities on- and off- campus.

TO APPLY:

When applying please upload the following materials: 

• Letter of interest
• Curriculum Vitae
• Evidence of teaching effectiveness
• Samples of scholarly work
• Name and contact information of three references who are prepared to provide recommendation letters upon request.

Informational interviews will be conducted by members of the department as part of the eJobs interview service at the Annual Meeting of the American Political Science Association in Boston, Massachusetts, September 3-5, 2026.  APSA offers complimentary 90-day trial memberships to job seeking political scientists; for more information see https://apsanet.org/MEMBERSHIP/Individual-Membership/Trial-Membership/

For questions, please contact Dr. Eric McLaughlin at

eric_mclaughlin@redlands.edu

For best consideration, completed applications should be received by October 15, 2026, though the position will remain open until filled.

 Physical Requirements/Working Conditions:

Working Conditions:

Standard office setting. Duties performed are primarily in an office environment while sitting at a desk or computer workstation or in meetings. At least minimal environmental controls to assure health and comfort. This position requires flexibility to work evening and weekend hours as well as the ability to travel, as required.

Physical Demands:

Incumbents regularly sit for long periods; walk short distances on a regular basis; may travel to various locations to attend meetings and conduct work; use hands and fingers to operate an electronic keyboard or other office machines; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; stoop or kneel or crouch to file; speak clearly and distinctly to answer telephones and to provide information; see to read fine print and operate computer; hear and understand voices over telephone and in person; and lift, carry and/or move objects weighing up to 20 pounds.

TO APPLY: A resume/CV and cover letter are required. In compliance with The Americans with Disabilities Act, if selected for the interview process and accommodations are needed, please call (909) 748-8040. If you are unable to complete an application due to a disability, contact us at (909) 748-8040 to ask for accommodation or an alternative application process.