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Margaret Burnham Visiting Professor in Civil Rights at Northeastern University | LAYIQ

Required: A terminal degree in a field related to law (e.g., JD, LLB, or comparable foreign equivalent) or demonstrated equivalent expertise through distinguished practice, scholarship, or public leadership in civil rights
Recognized expertise and accomplishment in the field of civil rights or Black studies, whether as a practitioner, scholar, advocate, or public figure
Demonstrated capacity to engage public audiences and contribute to national conversations on civil rights
Demonstrated potential for outstanding teaching and/or student mentorship
Demonstrated capacity to supervise a team of lawyers
Preferred: Experience supervising law students or other trainees in a clinical, practice, or advocacy setting
Familiarity with historical civil rights investigation, documentation, or restorative justice frameworks
Experience in litigation, policy advocacy, or community-based legal work related to civil rights or racial justice
Scholarly work addressing civil rights, Black studies, or retrospective justice
Required Application Materials: A curriculum vitae
The names and contact information of three references
A formal letter of interest: In your letter of interest, please describe how your background and experience will contribute to carrying forward the work of Professor Margaret Burnham and the Civil Rights and Restorative Justice Project, and your vision for how you will engage students, communities, and broader public audiences in that work.
Position Type
Academic
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Northeastern University considers factors such as candidate work experience, education and skills when extending an offer.
Northeastern has a comprehensive benefits package for benefit eligible employees. This includes medical, vision, dental, paid time off, tuition assistance, wellness & life, retirement- as well as commuting & transportation. Visit https://hr.northeastern.edu/benefits/ for more information.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

Margaret Burnham Visiting Professor in Civil Rights

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