Director State and Local Policy Institute
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Education / Teaching
University Professor, Academic
Location: New York
Director of the State and Local Policy Institute
Position Title Director of the State and Local Policy Institute
The University at Buffalo School of Law is seeking a Director of its newly established State and Local Policy Institute. This Institute aims to spur policy development and implementation at state and local levels.
Key Responsibilities:
- Teach one or more courses relevant to the Institute’s work and incorporating clinical/fieldwork components, starting in the 2025/2026 academic year.
- Provide opportunities for law students to participate in policy research and advocacy.
- Collaborate with community partners to identify potential areas for policy research and legislation.
- Develop and implement a strategic plan to expand expertise in state and local law, consulting with stakeholders across a range of areas, potentially including.
- Assist in hiring a Research Coordinator and supervise the individual who fills that position.
- Participate in the law school’s fundraising efforts, especially on behalf of the Institute.
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Minimum Qualifications
- JD from an accredited law school.
- Admission to the New York bar or the ability to gain admission within months of starting the job.
- Excellent research and writing skills.
- Strong interpersonal and organizational skills.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders.
- Demonstrated commitment to public-interest law and legal education.
- Familiarity with law and policy design, advocacy, and implementation at state and/or local levels.
Salary Range
Salary Range $125,000
Additional Salary Information
Job Type
Job Type Full-Time
Campus
Campus North Campus
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Is a background check required for this posting? No
Contact Information
Contact's Name
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Contact's Title
Contact's Title Professor of Law
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Posting Dates
Posted
Posted 07/18/2025
Date to be filled
Date to be filled 08/15/2025
References
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Number of References Required 3
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Instructions to Applicant
Supplemental QuestionsRequired fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
- Faculty
- Faculty Student Association (FSA)
- Research Foundation Employee
- State Classified
- State Professional
- UB Foundation
- TA/GA
- Student
- No Current Employment Affiliation
- * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
- Chronicle of Higher Education
- HERCjobs.org
- Conference
- Personal Referral
- UBJobs.buffalo.edu
- Other
- * Are you a SUNY employee eligible for special consideration as a result of retrenchment?
- Yes
- No
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