The Cory Chair in Political Philosophy, Policy, and Law

The College and Graduate School of Arts & Sciences at the University of Virginia (UVA) invites applications and nominations to fill the Cory Chair in Political Philosophy, Policy, and Law, an endowed professorship devoted to the study of democracy and constitutional governance.

As a public institution founded by Thomas Jefferson, the University of Virginia has long embraced its mission of forming free and thoughtful citizen leaders through a liberal arts education. To fill these professorships, UVA seeks innovative and collaborative academic leaders who are eager to build on the University’s premier position among American universities in research and teaching on the historical, legal, and institutional foundations of liberal democratic societies. The endowed professors will join a distinguished faculty spanning disciplines across the University, including colleagues in the School of Law and the Karsh Institute of Democracy. Each professorship will be affiliated with one of two longstanding programs in the College: the Program on Constitutionalism and Democracy (PCD) or the Program on Political Philosophy, Policy, and Law (PPL).

Ideal candidates for this position will embody a combination of scholarly distinction, pedagogical excellence, and institutional citizenship. They will bring a distinguished record in scholarship, teaching, and service appropriate to rank. The Cory Chair may be appointed at the rank of Associate Professor or full Professor.

Candidates will demonstrate distinction in their field and in scholarship related to such themes as liberal democracy and constitutionalism, political economy, legal thought and the historical development of law and legal institutions, American civic thought and practice, and/or the intellectual foundations of public life; a commitment to undergraduate education; an ability to collaborate across academic boundaries and contribute to the development of innovative programs; a commitment to intellectual pluralism and open inquiry; and alignment with UVA’s mission, embracing the University’s values of service, discovery, and the formation of citizen-leaders through a liberal arts education. While the endowed professorship will be housed in a College of Arts and Sciences department appropriate to the chairholder’s field of specialization, this is a multi-disciplinary search, allowing for departmental collaboration. Outstanding scholars in any field whose scholarly profiles fit the position description are encouraged to apply.

A multi-disciplinary search committee has been formed, chaired by Professor William Hitchcock. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until the search is complete. John Isaacson is leading these searches with Amy Gillespie and Mindy Cimini.

Inquiries, nominations, and applications for the Cory Chair in Political Philosophy, Policy, and Law should be directed in strict confidence using the links below.

The College also invites applications and nominations to fill two additional endowed professorships devoted to the study of democracy and constitutional governance.

For inquiries, nominations, and applications for the Jefferson Scholars Foundation Distinguished Professorship in Political Economy, Law & Democracy, click here.

For inquiries, nominations, and applications for the John S. Lillard Jefferson Scholars Foundation Professorship in American Constitutionalism and Democracy, click here.

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Click here to read more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.