17 faculty liberal arts foreign languages and literatures jobs found in Princeton, NJ

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 French and Italian seeks to appoint one or more Lecturers in French to teach, on campus, a range of courses in language and culture in a dynamic undergraduate program committed to innovation and excellence. Part-time or full-time positions for the spring 2023 semester may be available, dependent upon the needs of the Department and the qualifications of the candidates. Possibility of renewal will be based on course enrollments and satisfactory performance.  Review of applications will begin October 15, 2022 and continue until any available position(s) are filled.  Essential Qualifications  Native or near-native fluency in French and English, proven experience teaching French as a Foreign Language at university level, and excellent teaching credentials. Master's degree or enrollment in a Ph.D. program required; Ph.D. preferred. Experience in culture-based instruction, integration of new technologies and curriculum development. Demonstrated...

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 East Asian Studies at Princeton University invites applications for what we expect to be a full-time Korean language lecturer position for the academic year 2023-2024. Initial duty time, and the possibility of renewal after the first year, will be contingent upon sufficient course enrollments, successful performance review, and departmental need.  We seek candidates with a minimum requirement of a Master's degree in disciplines such as Korean language pedagogy, Korean linguistics, applied linguistics, second language acquisition, foreign language education, or related fields. Applicants must have native or near-native fluency in Korean; excellent command of English; and experience teaching at the college-level in the U.S. Successful candidates should demonstrate exceptional teaching achievement at all levels with both heritage and non-heritage learners of Korean, and be familiar with instructional technology.  Applications must include a cover...

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...

The Department of East Asian Studies at Princeton University invites applications for a full-time position as Director of the Chinese Language Program at the rank of Senior Lecturer, to begin on September 1, 2023, for an initial three-year term, renewable on a five-year basis.  Highly experienced candidates may be considered for the rank of University Lecturer.  Applicants must have native fluency in Chinese and an excellent command of English. Candidates should have a minimum of six years of experience teaching Chinese to English-speaking students at the college level; experience directing a language program is preferred (particularly one in which five or six levels of Chinese are offered).  The director will be in charge of the Chinese Language program. Ph.D. or Ed.D. required. We seek candidates who will create a climate that embraces excellence and diversity, with a strong commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the department,...

The Department of East Asian Studies invites applications for one or more Chinese language lecturer positions expected to begin September 1, 2023 or January 16, 2024. We anticipate any available position to span one or both semesters of the AY2023-2024 academic year. While duty time will be based on student enrollments, we expect to fill at least one full-time position. We seek candidates with a minimum requirement of a Master's degree in disciplines such as Chinese linguistics, Chinese language pedagogy, Chinese history, Chinese literature, or related fields. Ph.D. is preferred.  Applications must include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching interest, contact information for at least three references, and candidates must provide a web link to a 30-50 minute video of the candidate's Chinese language teaching. Submission of a writing sample is optional (e.g., publications in Chinese or English, a dissertation chapter).  Reference letters will be...

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...

The Department of Classics at Princeton University announces a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor in Ancient Mediterranean Languages and Cultures to begin in Fall 2023. We seek to identify a candidate who has demonstrated exceptional promise as a scholar and teacher, whose research interests complement those already represented among department faculty, and who can help us expand and diversify our offerings, for example by adding a language to those we already teach, and/or using digital methods and resources, and/or harnessing the insights of linguistics to illuminate broader cultural issues in the study of ancient Greece, Rome, and related ancient and later cultures. Those wishing to be considered for this position are requested to submit a cover letter, a CV, a writing sample of not more than 30 pages, and the names of three referees. In the cover letter, please include discussion of your prospective contributions to expanding our departmental areas of...

Description Purpose:  The NYU Jordan Center for the Advanced Study of Russia Short-Term Fellowship Program is designed to facilitate research in local collections, expose visitors to the intellectual life of the field of Russian studies at NYU and in the greater New York community, and acquaint NYU faculty and graduate students with the most recent world-wide trends in the study of Russia. Fellows will be awarded a stipend for a stay of up to one month at the Jordan Center. Award:  Up to $5,000 (may be used for travel, housing, and/or daily expenses) Qualifications Eligibility:  The fellowship program is geared toward scholars who have earned their doctoral degrees or the equivalent. Awardees will be expected to participate in the activities of the Jordan Center and have the opportunity to present their work to colleagues and graduate students. Awardees will be given an NYU affiliation, shared office space,...

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 Department of French Literature, Thought, and Culture at New York University invites applications for a Clinical Assistant Professor (non-tenure-track) in French. The principle responsibilities for this position include the teaching of three courses per semester in the Language Program.  Language Program courses range from Elementary French to a variety of advanced-level French for Specific Purposes courses.  The initial appointment will be for a three-year term, subject to renewal for subsequent multi-year terms. The appointment will start on September 1, 2023, pending budgetary and administrative approval. . In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary for this position is $70,000 Qualifications The successful candidate will have a demonstrated record of effective teaching in a wide array of French language courses at the undergraduate level. A Ph.D. in French language, literature, or...

Description The Faculty of Arts and Sciences at Columbia University in the City of New York invites applications for the  Korea Foundation Professor of Korean Studies in the Social Sciences . We seek a scholar who covers Modern Korean History to be appointed at the rank of professor or associate professor with tenure. The successful candidate will be appointed in the Department of History, working closely with the Department of East Asian Languages and Cultures. Beyond teaching undergraduate and graduate courses in Modern Korean History, the incumbent will be expected to participate in the activities of the Weatherhead East Asian Institute (WEAI) as well as play a leadership role at the Center for Korean Research, which is a research center within WEAI. The successful candidate will be a leading scholar in the field of Modern Korean Studies. We especially seek scholars with command of Korean sources, who sustain an active research and publication agenda....

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...

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, “Arts and Cultures Across Antiquity” for Fall 2023. “Arts and Cultures Across Antiquity” is part of the Liberal Studies Core Curriculum. It is taught in English and meets twice per week for 90 minutes each session for 14 instructional weeks plus a 29th session during “finals week” for the final exam.  The instructor role includes all preparation, delivery, and grading. Using Washington, DC as a learning tool (e.g., a guest speaker, an excursion) is an expectation for the course. Courses are to be intellectually challenging in content, and rigorous student assessment is required. The instructor must be prepared to deliver course content...

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, “Arts and Cultures Across Antiquity” for Fall 2023. “Arts and Cultures Across Antiquity” is part of the Liberal Studies Core Curriculum. It is taught in English and meets twice per week for 90 minutes each session for 14 instructional weeks plus a 29th session during “finals week” for the final exam.  The instructor role includes all preparation, delivery, and grading. Using Washington, DC as a learning tool (e.g., a guest speaker, an excursion) is an expectation for the course. Courses are to be intellectually challenging in content, and rigorous student assessment is required. The instructor must be prepared to deliver course content...