Anschutz Distinguished Fellow in American Studies

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Princeton University invites applications for the Anschutz Distinguished Fellowship in American Studies. The appointment is for Fall 2027 or Spring 2028, with in-person on-campus duties in Princeton, NJ.

Fellows teach an interdisciplinary undergraduate seminar, hold weekly office hours, and participate in a broad range of campus events, lectures, and scholarly activities. Selected fellows will have access to Princeton libraries and a shared campus office; stipends are determined by seniority and

Qualifications

• Teaching ability and capacity to lead an interdisciplinary seminar.
• Strong academic engagement across humanities, arts, social and natural sciences.

Responsibilities

• Teach one interdisciplinary, three credit-hour undergraduate seminar (Fall 2027 or Spring 2028).
• Hold weekly office hours for enrolled students and participate in campus events.
• Deliver one public lecture and contribute to the intellectual life of the Effron Center.

Job description

Anschutz Distinguished Fellow in American Studies

Location: Princeton, NJ

Salary Range or Pay Grade: $90,000 - $120,000

Description

The Effron Center for the Study of America at Princeton University works to fulfill Princeton's institutional vision - in the nation's service and the service of humanity - by offering curricula, supporting research and hosting discussion on the evolving experiences and identities of the peoples of the territories known as America. By exploring and relating issues raised separately by the humanities, arts, and social and natural sciences, and by engaging with a wide range of scholarly methods and theories, we aim to create a generative space for new understandings of - and approaches to - issues that profoundly affect contemporary lives and will profoundly affect future generations.

The appointment period will be for either Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 semester. The Anschutz Fellow(s) will teach one interdisciplinary, three credit-hour, undergraduate seminar course for the Program in American Studies with an enrollment cap of 15 students. In addition to teaching and holding weekly office hours to meet with enrolled students, the Fellow(s) will be expected to contribute to the intellectual life of the Effron Center for the Study of America, including participation in a wide range of events and activities on campus. The work location is in person on campus, and we expect the Fellow(s) to be in residence in Princeton or in the local vicinity, or demonstrate to the Chair's satisfaction the ability to be on campus at least two to three days per week and on short notice, in order to fulfill all responsibilities. The Fellow(s) will also deliver one public lecture to the University. The Fellow(s) will enjoy full access to Princeton University libraries, a computer-equipped shared campus office during the appointment period and access to various University facilities. Stipend and appointments will be determined on the basis of seniority and current institutional affiliations.

Qualifications

The Anschutz Distinguished Fellowship, created throught an endowment by the Anschutz family, will be awarded in the academic year 2027-2028 to one or more distinguised writes, critics, journalists, musicians, artists, or other contributors to the arts, letters, public service, or commerce. Candidates need not be academic scholars. However, the selection committee will place great weight on indications of the candidate's teaching ability as well as the rigor, innovation, and interdisciplinary emphasis of the proposed seminar course.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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