Director of the State and Local Policy Institute - State University of New York at Buffalo : Job Details

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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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with law and policy design, advocacy, and implementation at state and/or local levels.

Physical Demands

Salary Range

Salary Range $125,000

Additional Salary Information

Job Type

Job Type Full-Time

Campus

Campus North Campus

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Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

Is a background check required for this posting? No

Contact Information

Contact's Name

Contact's Pronouns

Contact's Title

Contact's Title Professor of Law

Contact's Email

Contact's Phone

Contact's Phone 716-###-####

Posting Dates

Posted

Posted 07/18/2025

Date to be filled

Date to be filled 08/15/2025

References

Number of References Required

Number of References Required 3

Reference Cutoff Date

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• * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
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UB is an AA/EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Arrangements will be made if an applicant has a disability in order to provide access to the application, interview and selection process upon request. Reasonable accommodation requests must be made in a timely manner by email at [email protected] or by phone 716-###-####.#J-18808-Ljbffr