Assistant, Associate or Full Professor

Princeton University Effron Center for the Study of America; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

The Effron Center for the Study of America at Princeton University invites applications for a tenure-track or tenured faculty member in any field within the Humanities and Social Sciences, to advance Native American and Indigenous studies on campus. The position supports establishing the new Program in Native American and Indigenous studies, broadening curricular offerings and research opportunities.

Ph.D. required; candidates must demonstrate research excellence and a strong publication record,

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required with strong publication record commensurate with rank.
• Demonstrated excellence in undergraduate teaching and mentorship.
• Experience collaborating across humanities and social sciences to advance Indigenous studies.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sustain a vital, innovative community for Native American and Indigenous Studies.
• Collaborate with the center's programs to broaden curricular offerings and research opportunities.
• Contribute to the establishment and growth of the Program in Native American and Indigenous studies on campus.

Skills

Research excellence

Undergraduate teaching

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Cross-field flexibility

Education

Ph.D. required

Job description

The Effron Center for the Study of America at Princeton University is undertaking a search for a tenure-track or tenured faculty member in any field in the Humanities and the Social Sciences, and across all geographic areas, as part of a major effort to advance Native American and Indigenous studies in teaching and research. This position will support the establishment of the new Program in Native American and Indigenous studies on campus, broadening and deepening curricular offerings and research opportunities. Appointments will be made in The Effron Center for the Study of America. The Effron Center is a collaborative hub of interdisciplinary scholarship housing the programs in American studies, Asian American studies, Latino studies, and Native American and Indigenous studies. The successful candidate should be prepared to work with students, faculty, and alumni to promote and sustain a vital, innovative, and intellectually expansive community for Native American and Indigenous Studies, and collaboratively engage with the center's other programs.

Ph.D. required. Candidates must demonstrate research excellence and a strong publishing record, commensurate with their rank, and be committed to undergraduate teaching.

Senior scholars should submit a letter of interest along with a curriculum vitae and a list of three references (to be contacted later in the search process).

Junior scholars should submit a letter of interest along with a curriculum vitae, a list of three references, and one writing sample (article or dissertation/book chapter).