13 Faculty - Liberal Arts - American Studies jobs

The James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University is dedicated to the pursuit of scholarly excellence in the fields of constitutional law and political thought. Sponsored by Princeton's Department of Politics, the Program seeks to enrich the intellectual life of Princeton students and faculty by exploring American constitutional principles and structures through research and public discussion. The Program invites college and university professors and other professionals with established records of scholarship to apply for appointments as Visiting Fellows for the academic year running from September 1, 2023 to June 1, 2024.  One-semester appointments are possible but not preferred. Depending on the needs of the University, teaching opportunities may be available, subject to sufficient enrollment and approval of the Dean of the Faculty. All James Madison Program Visiting Fellows will spend an academic year (9-month term) in residence at...

The James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University is dedicated to the pursuit of scholarly excellence in the fields of constitutional law and political thought. Sponsored by Princeton's Department of Politics, the Program seeks to enrich the intellectual life of Princeton students and faculty by exploring American constitutional principles and structures through research and public discussion.  The Program invites recent Ph.D. recipients to apply for appointments as Postdoctoral Research Associates or more senior researchers for the year from September 1, 2023 to September 1, 2024. Appointments will be through the Department of Politics.  All James Madison Program researchers are expected be in residence in Princeton or the local vicinity, or demonstrate to the program's satisfaction the ability to be on campus daily, and on short notice, to fulfill responsibilities relating to in-person participation, office hours, and the like....

The James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions at Princeton University is dedicated to the pursuit of scholarly excellence in the fields of constitutional law and political thought. Sponsored by Princeton's Department of Politics, the Program seeks to enrich the intellectual life of Princeton students and faculty by exploring American constitutional principles and structures through research and public discussion.  The Program invites recent Ph.D. recipients to apply for appointments as Postdoctoral Research Associates or more senior researchers for the year from September 1, 2023 to September 1, 2024. Appointments will be through the Department of Politics.  All James Madison Program researchers are expected be in residence in Princeton or the local vicinity, or demonstrate to the program's satisfaction the ability to be on campus daily, and on short notice, to fulfill responsibilities relating to in-person participation, office hours, and the like....

Princeton University's Effron Center for the Study of America invites applications for a non-tenure track Lecturer position from scholars specializing in Asian American studies for the Fall 2022 and/or Spring 2023 semester. Contingent upon sufficient enrollments, the successful candidate will teach at least one three-credit hour undergraduate seminar in Asian American Studies, grade student work, and hold office hours to support students enrolled in the course. We seek to appoint a candidate who will contribute, through research, teaching, and service, to the excellence and diversity of our academic community. Candidates working in the social sciences, environmental humanities, gender and sexuality studies, and comparative race and ethnicity are encouraged to apply.  Interested candidates may apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/25562 with a cover letter, CV, sample syllabus, teaching and research statement of no more than three pages, and the...

The Department of African American Studies at Princeton University has a need for one or more lecturers to teach pre and post 20th century African American history courses, including potential precepting, during one or both semesters of the 2022-2023 academic year.  Appointment duty time will be subject to enrollments, and any available positions will have expected start dates of September 1, 2022 or January 16, 2023. An advanced degree is required. Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, a statement of teaching interest, and the names and contact information for three references. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. No letters of recommendation are required at this time. Candidates must apply online at: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/26061 These positions are subject to the University's background check policy.

The Effron Center for the Study of America at Princeton University seeks distinguished candidates for a full professorship in American Jewish Studies. The successful candidate may work on any scholarly area that engages with Jewish life in the United States. The time period and field of specialization are open, but the search will prioritize scholars who can enhance the strengths of the Effron Center for the Study of America, an interdisciplinary, collaborative, and integrated hub of teaching and scholarship. We encourage candidates from anthropology, art and archaeology, film and media studies, gender & sexuality studies, history, politics, religion, sociology, and comparative race and ethnicity, and transnational approaches to American Studies, among other fields. Successful candidates will have a demonstrated history of success or the potential for success in interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching and a commitment to teaching and publishing in American Jewish...

The Department of History at Princeton University invites applications from scholars who specialize in the history of race and ethnicity in North America. We especially encourage candidates who work on the history of African Americans and/or the African diaspora in the twentieth century. The search will prioritize scholars who enhance existing thematic strengths in the department, including but not limited to: race and power, comparative and transnational history, gender and sexuality, environmental history, Afro-Latinx history, and racial capitalism. The candidate should be prepared to offer an undergraduate lecture course on race and ethnicity in North America, as well as upper-level undergraduate courses and graduate courses on the specialized aspects of this history. Review of files will begin October 1, 2022 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants should provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a research statement outlining the dissertation or book as well as...

Ref Number B03-01496 Professional Expertise Academic Department UCL SLASH (B03) Location London Working Pattern Full time Salary £47,414 - £55,805 Contract Type Permanent Working Type Hybrid (20% - 80% on site) Available For Secondment No Closing Date 28-Feb-2023 About us The UCL Institute of the Americas  is a leading multidisciplinary specialist institution for the study of Latin America, the United States, the Caribbean, and Canada. Based on its long-standing reputation for research excellence, public engagement, and impact, the Institute was ranked as the number one Area Studies unit in the UK in REF 2021. More details about the role, the Institute of the Americas and UCL can be found in the full job description document. For informal enquiries about the role, please contact the Head of Department, Dr Nick Witham (email: n.witham@ucl.ac.uk). For queries regarding the application process, please...

Institution Faculty of Languages and Literatures - Department III - English and American Studies and Rachel Carsten Center (Environmental Humanities, Prof. Dr. Sonja Dümpelmann) Remuneration group BesGr A13 Full-time / Part-time Full-time (100%) Start date 2023-10-01 ( initially for three years) Application deadline 2023-02-20 About us: The Chair of Environmental Humanities is looking for two postdoctoral researchers to join the team. The positions will start on 1 October 2023 and will run for an initial period of three years with a possible extension of a further three years. The newly created Chair is part of the renowned Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society (RCC), an international center dedicated to the study of environment and society at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich. Faculty at the RCC lead and offer courses in the newly created Environment and Society Master of Arts program. The working...

Institution Faculty of Languages and Literatures - Department III - English and American Studies and Rachel Carson Center (Environmental Humanities, Prof. Dr. Sonja Dümpelmann) Remuneration group BesGr A13 Full-time / Part-time Full-time (100%) Start date 2023-10-01 (initially for two years) Application deadline 2023-02-20 About us: The Chair of Environmental Humanities (Prof. Dr. Sonja Dümpelmann) is looking for a lecturer to join the team. The position will start on 1 October 2023. The initial appointment is for a two-year period after which there is a possibility of tenure. The newly created Chair is part of the renowned Rachel Carson Center for Environment and Society (RCC), an international center dedicated to the study of environment and society by different disciplines, at Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität (LMU) in Munich. The working language is English. Your tasks and responsibilities: In addition to a...