Job Opportunity – Director of Research

Hat tip to Malia Reddick (Director of Research & Programs, American Judicature Society) on this recent opportunity with the University of Denver:

Job Description: Director of Research

The Institute for the Advancement of the American Legal System at the University of Denver seeks a Director of Research to begin in June 2010.  The Institute is dedicated to improving the process and culture of the civil justice system through objective research and innovative and practical proposals to serve the individuals and organizations who rely on the legal system to clarify rights and resolve disputes.  Our two current major initiatives involve judicial selection and performance evaluation; and making the civil justice process less expensive, more efficient and more accessible.

The Director of Research designs research projects to support the Institute’s mission; supervises the Institute’s research staff (currently three members) and graduate student interns; and finalizes reports, articles and other  publishable-quality written material to communicate our research clearly and effectively.

Applicants must have a graduate degree in an area related to our work and at least 5 and preferably at least 10 years of experience analyzing or working with or in courts or representing clients in litigation. Experience should include managing a small group of people effectively; meeting deadlines; and organizing and completing complex projects.  Applicants must be familiar with major social science research methods, have excellent writing and editorial skills and be able to synthesize best practices or other recommendations suggested by the research.   Salary level: $115,000 to $125,000, depending upon experience.

To ensure consideration, applications must be received by March1, 2010.  To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.dujobs.org The University of Denver is an EEO/AA Employer.

Special instructions: To be considered an applicant, you must submit your application, resume and cover letter of no more than 500 words that explains specifically how you meet the qualifications stated for the position online. The University of Denver is committed to enhancing the diversity of its faculty and staff and encourages applications from women, minorities, people with disabilities and veterans. DU is an EEO/AA employer.

Please see our extensive benefit package at www.du.edu/hr/benefits

Include no references at this time. To ensure consideration, applications must be received by March 1, 2010.