17 faculty liberal arts american studies jobs found in Princeton, NJ

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...

Description NYU is committed to providing a campus community that reflects and enacts the values of inclusion, diversity, belonging, and equity that inform academic excellence. NYU’s Washington, DC Academic Center is seeking a local, part-time lecturer to teach an undergraduate course, “American Public Opinion & Pressure Groups.” The course will be under the sponsorship of the Department of Politics in the College of Arts and Science. The course is expected for Fall 2023 (late August to early December). The class meeting pattern for this 4 credit course will be discussed with qualified applicants during the interview process. In addition to the time required for course preparation, classroom instruction, and assessment, the instructor is required to hold a minimum of one set 60-minute office hour per instruction day, during which the instructor will be available to meet with students. The instructor must be prepared to deliver course content...

The Department of African American Studies at Princeton University has an occasional need for lecturers to teach precepts (sections) in our philosophy of race course and potentially in other courses, as needed. These in-person positions require general knowledge of African American History since emancipation, and some familiarity with broad philosophical literature on race.  Duties will include leading discussions, attending course lectures, being available for meetings with the instructor, holding office hours and assessing student papers. Appointment duty time is subject to enrollments and may be for one semester, or for the academic year, beginning September 1, 2022 or January 16, 2023. An advanced degree is required. Please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, 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...

Princeton University seeks candidates for a tenure-track assistant professorship with a core research agenda focused on one or more Asian American populations. This will be a joint position in the Department of Sociology and the Effron Center for the Study of America. The ideal candidate will show clear dedication to contributing to both Asian American Studies and Sociology. The selected scholar will be physically housed in Sociology with tenure homes in both Sociology and the Effron Center.  We encourage candidates to apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/27386.   Please include a letter of application, curriculum vitae, 1-2 page research statement, 1-2 page teaching statement, and one chapter- or article-length writing sample.   (References should only be sent upon request. Letters will not be solicited in the initial stages of the application).   Candidates with a range of disciplinary training are encouraged to apply, but...

Description The Department of Social and Cultural Analysis invites applications for a Faculty Fellow in Asian/Pacific/American Studies, with the initial appointment to be for one year beginning September 1, 2023, and the expectation of annual renewal for two additional years, subject to pending budgetary and administrative approval. Scholars whose work is focused on humanities or social science-related field research in Asian American and/or Pacific Worlds studies are especially encouraged to apply. The successful candidate should hold a PhD in any field or discipline related to Asian/Pacific/American Studies. The candidate must have a demonstrated record of an intellectually exciting research agenda and teaching that engages interdisciplinary themes attractive to undergraduates. The Department of Social and Cultural Analysis houses undergraduate and graduate degree programs in Social and Cultural Analysis, Africana Studies, American Studies,...

Description NYU Shanghai invites applications for a full-time Clinical Professor (Open Rank) of Teaching and Learning in Multilingual Multicultural Studies / TESOL who will also serve as the Director of the MA in TESOL Program at NYU Shanghai.  The successful candidate will teach graduate-level courses and supervise final student research projects. He / she will also spearhead the academic administration and operation of the MA in TESOL program, a 30-credit, 2-year degree jointly offered with the NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human Development.  Since its launch in 2018, the NYU Shanghai – NYU Steinhardt MA in TESOL program has admitted five cohorts totaling nearly 100 students consisting of in-service and aspiring teachers hailing from public schools, private schools, international schools, educational startups, tutoring companies, and other related institutions in China.  The Clinical Professor (Open Rank) and...

Description NYU London is currently recruiting for a part-time lecturer to teach a course titled What is Islam sponsored by NYU's College of Arts and Science. Teaching commences in the Autumn Term (Sept-Dec 2023). Course Description: This course explores the origins of Islam and the development of its rituals and doctrines to the 21st century. It assumes no previous background in Islamic studies. Students will learn about topics such as the Quran and the Prophet, Islamic law, the encounter of East and West during the Crusades, and Islam in Britain. They will find out how Muslims in different regions have interpreted and lived their religion in past and present. Readings will include not only scholarly works but also material from primary sources, for example the Quran or other religious literature, biographies and chronicles. The course consists of a combination of lectures, seminar discussions and field trips. Course Objectives Upon Completion of...

Princeton University's Effron Center for the Study of America invites applications for one or more non-tenure track Lecturer positions from scholars specializing in Latino Studies for the Spring 2023 and/or Fall 2023 semester(s). Contingent upon sufficient enrollments, the successful candidate(s) will teach at least one, in-person, three-credit hour undergraduate seminar in Latino Studies, grade student work, and hold on-campus office hours to support students enrolled in the course. We seek to appoint candidates 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/26341 with a cover letter, CV, sample syllabus, teaching and research statement of no more than three...

The Department of Religion at Princeton University has an occasional need for lecturers to teach for courses in areas such as Asian Religions, Islam, Religions of the Mediterranean, Religion & Philosophy, Religion, Ethics & Politics, and Religions in the Americas. Responsibilities include teaching courses and/or precept sections, grading student work, and holding weekly office hours. Appointment duty time is subject to enrollments, and any available positions may be for the Fall 2022 and/or Spring 2023 semesters depending on departmental need.  Advanced degree required; Ph.D. preferred.  Interested candidates should apply online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/26221 with a cover letter, curriculum vitae, a brief statement of teaching experience and interest, and the names and contact information for three references. Due to the volume of applications, only candidates selected for interview will be contacted.  These positions are...

The Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) is seeking to appoint a full-time lecturer in Ge'ez, with an expected start date of September 1, 2023. Appointment will be made at the rank of Lecturer. We anticipate a three-year appointment, with the possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance. Appointment duty time will depend upon course enrollments. Proven experience in teaching Ge'ez at the university level, are absolutely essential. Master's degree or enrollment in a Ph.D. program required; Ph.D. preferred. Preference will be given to candidates with a background in Linguistics, African Studies, or Applied Linguistics, although other fields will also be considered when there is evidence of sustained experience teaching Ge'ez at the university level. Proven experience in coordination (course, level, or program) and curriculum development will be a plus. Applicants must apply online at...

Description The Middle East Institute and the Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian and African Studies at Columbia University invite applications for an appointment as Arcapita Visiting Professor of Modern Arab Studies for a one-semester position for the fall 2023 or spring 2024 semester. The position may be filled at the rank of Visiting Assistant Professor, Visiting Associate Professor, or Visiting Professor. We are interested in candidates whose field of research and teaching is in history, culture, or social sciences of the modern Arab world. The incumbent will be expected to teach one course, participate in the activities of the Middle East Institute, and give a brown bag lecture and other such public lectures as may be appropriate. Qualifications Ph.D.,  record of scholarly publications, and proven teaching experience in English are required by the beginning of the appointment.  Experience teaching at a university in the...