12 faculty liberal arts ethnic and multicultural studies jobs found in Princeton, NJ

The Seeger Center for Hellenic Studies at Princeton University invites applications for a limited number of Stanley J. Seeger Visiting Research Fellowships for scholars based in Greece or other overseas countries, who wish to spend time in residence at Princeton, pursuing research projects in the humanities or the social sciences, free of teaching and other obligations. Individuals based in the United States and Canada are not eligible to apply.  Fall term appointments are from September 1, 2023 through December 15, 2023 (3  months).  Spring term appointments are from January 15, 2024 through May 31, 2024 (4  months).  Summer appointments are from June 15, 2024 through August 15, 2024 (2 months).  These fellowships are residential and as such, fellows are expected to be at Princeton at all times, devoting the major portion of their time to research and writing.  They are required to participate in Hellenic Studies activities and the...

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 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...

The Department of German at Princeton University seeks one or more Lecturers to teach for German language courses during the spring term of academic year 2022-2023.  Responsibilities may include leading language sections, leading precepts, and participating in course and curriculum design.  Appointment duty time will be based on course enrollments, and any position is expected to begin on January 16, 2023.  Essential Qualifications:  Advanced degree required; Ph.D. preferred.  Prior teaching experience at the college or university level. Native or near-native fluency in German. Proven experience teaching German at a university level.  To apply: Applications may be submitted online at https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/27584. For fullest consideration, we encourage interested candidates to submit their applications by October 31, 2022. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue on a rolling basis until any...

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 Department of East Asian Studies invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor position in modern or contemporary Japanese literature, media, or culture studies. We are particularly interested in scholars pursuing interdisciplinary and transnational research. The successful candidate should have a strong commitment to excellence in teaching and research. The department values diversity among its faculty, is committed to building a culturally diverse intellectual community, and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups. Ph.D. must be in hand or expected by September 1, 2023.   For full consideration, please provide a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and a writing sample (e.g., a dissertation chapter). The review of applications will begin on November 1, 2022, and will continue until the position is filled.   This position is subject to the University's background check policy.  Apply online at...

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 The Jordan Center visiting scholar fellowship program aims to support scholars whose research interests are focused on Russia. The fellowship provides individuals with access to the NYU library system, invitations to Jordan Center events, and membership in the Jordan Center community. For more information please contact jordan.russia.center@nyu.edu.  Qualifications Eligibility:  Applicants may include any scholars working on Russia related topics who are already residing in the NYC area that would benefit from an affiliation with NYU and the Jordan Center and would like to be a part of our community. Advanced PhD students pursuing research related to their dissertations are also welcome to apply. Visiting Scholars are not employees of NYU and under no circumstances should they be considered as such. Note also that the visiting scholar  do not receive financial support  from the Jordan Center...

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 The NYU Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia Post-Doctoral Fellowship program is designed to provide a transition to career independence for recent PhD recipients and to provide time to conduct post-PhD research.   Fellows will conduct independent research and writing and regularly attend Jordan Center events (in-person and virtual). Fellows may be given the opportunity to organize a symposium and to teach one course in the department of Russian and Slavic Studies in the Spring of 2024 (pending interest from both the candidate and the department). This position will not be overseen by a faculty supervisor.  Qualifications Required education: PhD granted in past five years in History, Comparative Literature, Slavic Literature, Anthropology, Political Science, Sociology, or any other discipline, with a focus on Russia and Russian studies Application Instructions...

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...

Description Columbia University Sheng Yen Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chinese Buddhism With the generous support of the Sheng Yen Education Foundation, the Center for Buddhism and East Asian Religions (C-BEAR) in the Department of Religion at Columbia University is pleased to invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship, with the possibility of renewal for another year based on satisfactory performance. The appointment will be at the rank of Postdoctoral Research Scholar, with the initial term of appointment July 1, 2023, to June 30, 2024. The fellowship is intended to foster the academic careers of recent PhDs whose area of research is Chinese Buddhism. In addition to pursuing their own research, the fellow is expected to teach one course per year, give a public lecture, and take part in the regular events of the C-BEAR. It is envisioned that after the fellowship period, the fellow will continue their academic career in teaching and research on Chinese...