Visiting Professor

Tulane group; New Orleans (LA); On-site; USD 33,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Stipend

Travel funding up to $3,000

Benefits

Job summary

Tulane University's Center for Inter-American Policy and Research seeks a Visiting Mid-Career Research Fellow for Fall 2027 or Spring 2028. The role emphasizes empirical research in IR, international political economy, comparative politics, political sociology, and policy studies, with required Latin American expertise and fluency in Spanish or Portuguese.

The fellow conducts research, participates in CIPR seminars and workshops, collaborates with resident faculty and students, mentors junior

Qualifications

• PhD required; recent PhD graduates generally not appropriate.
• Latin American expertise and Spanish or Portuguese fluency required.

Responsibilities

• Pursue research and contribute to CIPR seminars, workshops, and related events.
• Collaborate with resident faculty and students on projects and mentor junior colleagues when possible.
• Participate in weekly CIPR seminars and attend lectures, conferences and other Center events.

Skills

Spanish fluency

Portuguese fluency

Latin American expertise

Education

PhD

Job description

The Center for Inter-American Policy and Research (CIPR) at Tulane University seeks a Visiting Mid-Career Research Fellow for the Fall 2027 or Spring 2028 academic semester. The Center supports empirical research in the fields of international relations, international political economy, comparative politics, political sociology, and policy studies. Latin American expertise and Spanish or Portuguese fluency are required. A fellow will be selected based on intellectual merit, experience, and the potential impact of their planned research for CIPR programs.

The fellow will pursue research and contribute to the intellectual life of their disciplinary department, CIPR, and the Stone Center for Latin American Studies. They are expected to participate in weekly CIPR seminars and workshops, as well as lectures, conferences, and other events organized by the Center. The fellow will collaborate with resident faculty and students on projects of mutual interest in addition to developing their independent research agendas on related topics, as well as mentor junior colleagues at the Center when possible.

Responsibilities

The fellowship is for one semester with a stipend of $37,000 plus benefits. Fellows may also obtain funding from their own academic institutions, outside foundations or personal resources. Round-trip travel expenses of up to $3,000 are also supported.

Qualifications

Scholars are expected to hold a PhD. Recent PhD graduates are generally not appropriate candidates. Latin American expertise and Spanish or Portuguese fluency are required.

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Job Info

• Job Identification 2077
• Job Category Academic and Student Affairs
• Posting Date 10/07/2026, 03:20 PM
• Job Schedule Full time
• Locations New Orleans, LA, United States
• Legal Employer Tulane University
• Business Unit Tulane University
• Department OAA Center for Inter-American Policy and Research