Assistant, Associate or Full Professor in Native American and Indigenous Studies

Princeton University Effron Center for the Study of America; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

The Effron Center for the Study of America at Princeton University seeks a tenure-track or tenured faculty member in the Humanities and Social Sciences to launch and grow the new Program in Native American and Indigenous studies. This interdisciplinary hire will promote teaching and research across geographic areas and engage students, faculty, and alumni.

The successful candidate should demonstrate research excellence, a strong publishing record, and be committed to undergraduate teaching.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required and demonstrated research excellence.
• Strong publishing record commensurate with rank.
• Commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Help establish and lead the Program in Native American and Indigenous studies on campus.
• Collaborate with students, faculty, and alumni to promote a vital, innovative scholarly community.
• Contribute to curricular development and interdisciplinary research across humanities and social sciences.

Skills

Research excellence

Strong publishing record

Undergraduate teaching

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).

Questions about this search may be directed to: [e-mail]

This position is subject to the University's background check policy.