Postdoctoral Fellow, African Studies & Humanities

Princeton University; Princeton (NJ); On-site; USD 65,000 - 67,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research fund $3,000 per year

Shared office space

Laptop computer

Job summary

Princeton University’s Program in African Studies (PAS) at PIIRS invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior rank for AY 2027-2028. The appointment is on campus at Princeton, NJ, with duties including teaching one semester-long course per year and active collaboration within PAS and PIIRS.

A competitive salary and benefits are provided; a research fund of $3,000 per year, shared office space, and a laptop are included.

Qualifications

• Applicants must demonstrate outstanding scholarly achievement and excellence in teaching.
• Cannot have more than two years of postdoctoral experience prior to the start of the appointment.

Responsibilities

• Teach one semester-long course per year and actively collaborate in research, discussions, and scholarly events within PAS and PIIRS.
• May advise students in their area of expertise; teaching role contingent on enrollment and approvals.

Skills

Scholarly achievement

Teaching excellence

Education

PhD in humanities or social sciences or interdisciplinary fields

Job description

Princeton University’s Program in African Studies (PAS) at PIIRS invites applications for a Postdoctoral Research Associate or more senior rank for AY 2027-2028. The appointment is on campus at Princeton, NJ, with duties including teaching one semester-long course per year and active collaboration within PAS and PIIRS.

A competitive salary and benefits are provided; a research fund of $3,000 per year, shared office space, and a laptop are included.