{"id":62763,"date":"2025-09-16T16:33:02","date_gmt":"2025-09-16T16:33:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/opportunitiesforyouth.org\/?p=62763"},"modified":"2025-09-16T16:33:02","modified_gmt":"2025-09-16T16:33:02","slug":"princeton-university-invites-applications-for-2026-2027-visiting-research-scholar-positions-in-african-american-studies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/opportunitiesconnect.com\/?p=62763","title":{"rendered":"Princeton University Invites Applications for 2026\u20132027 Visiting Research Scholar Positions in African American Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<p data-start=\"275\" data-end=\"697\">The <strong data-start=\"279\" data-end=\"327\">Department of African American Studies (AAS)<\/strong> at Princeton University has opened applications for up to <strong data-start=\"386\" data-end=\"429\">two Visiting Research Scholar positions<\/strong> for the <strong data-start=\"438\" data-end=\"465\">academic year 2026\u20132027<\/strong>. These positions are designed for faculty and, in rare cases, independent scholars, who wish to focus their residency on writing about race in national or global contexts while contributing to the academic community at Princeton.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"699\" data-end=\"901\">This prestigious program provides a unique opportunity for <strong data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"779\">emerging scholars<\/strong> to conduct significant research, teach, and engage in the intellectual life of one of the world\u2019s leading institutions.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"903\" data-end=\"906\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"908\" data-end=\"942\">Program Duration and Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"1606\">\n<li data-start=\"944\" data-end=\"990\">\n<p data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"990\"><strong data-start=\"946\" data-end=\"955\">Term:<\/strong> September 1, 2026 \u2013 July 1, 2027<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1061\">\n<p data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1061\"><strong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1004\">Format:<\/strong> In-person residency on the Princeton University campus<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1062\" data-end=\"1184\">\n<p data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1184\"><strong data-start=\"1064\" data-end=\"1075\">Salary:<\/strong> Competitive range of <strong data-start=\"1097\" data-end=\"1119\">$98,500 \u2013 $105,000<\/strong> (with a comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1185\" data-end=\"1606\">\n<p data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1213\"><strong data-start=\"1187\" data-end=\"1211\">Additional Benefits:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1606\">\n<li data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1289\">\n<p data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1289\">Full access to Princeton\u2019s <strong data-start=\"1245\" data-end=\"1266\">Firestone Library<\/strong> and campus resources<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1292\" data-end=\"1406\">\n<p data-start=\"1294\" data-end=\"1406\">A <strong data-start=\"1296\" data-end=\"1326\">manuscript review workshop<\/strong> hosted by the scholar\u2019s faculty mentor, including two senior invited scholars<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1409\" data-end=\"1502\">\n<p data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1502\">Opportunities for <strong data-start=\"1429\" data-end=\"1458\">international recognition<\/strong> through lectures, seminars, and workshops<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1505\" data-end=\"1606\">\n<p data-start=\"1507\" data-end=\"1606\">Participation in the <strong data-start=\"1528\" data-end=\"1556\">Faculty-Graduate Seminar<\/strong>, as well as departmental colloquia and lectures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1608\" data-end=\"1611\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1613\" data-end=\"1643\">Teaching Responsibilities<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1645\" data-end=\"1765\">During the residency, with the approval of the <strong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1729\">Office of the Dean of the Faculty<\/strong>, visiting research scholars will:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1942\">\n<li data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1877\">\n<p data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1877\">Teach <strong data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1812\">one undergraduate elective course<\/strong> (one semester long), subject to sufficient student enrollment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1878\" data-end=\"1942\">\n<p data-start=\"1880\" data-end=\"1942\">Hold a <strong data-start=\"1887\" data-end=\"1914\">secondary teaching rank<\/strong> during the teaching term.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"1944\" data-end=\"1947\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"1949\" data-end=\"1990\">Academic and Community Contributions<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1992\" data-end=\"2057\">In addition to teaching, visiting scholars will be expected to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2286\">\n<li data-start=\"2059\" data-end=\"2111\">\n<p data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2111\"><strong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2082\">Deliver a lecture<\/strong> on their research project.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2112\" data-end=\"2183\">\n<p data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2183\"><strong data-start=\"2114\" data-end=\"2137\">Contribute actively<\/strong> to departmental activities and discussions.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2184\" data-end=\"2286\">\n<p data-start=\"2186\" data-end=\"2286\">Participate in <strong data-start=\"2201\" data-end=\"2227\">colloquia and lectures<\/strong> organized by the Department of African American Studies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2288\" data-end=\"2291\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2293\" data-end=\"2318\">Eligibility Criteria<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2320\" data-end=\"2370\">Applicants must meet the following requirements:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2799\">\n<li data-start=\"2372\" data-end=\"2418\">\n<p data-start=\"2374\" data-end=\"2418\">Hold a <strong data-start=\"2381\" data-end=\"2415\">Ph.D. in a relevant discipline<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2419\" data-end=\"2513\">\n<p data-start=\"2421\" data-end=\"2513\">Have at least <strong data-start=\"2435\" data-end=\"2470\">one year of teaching experience<\/strong> in their current position (for faculty).<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2514\" data-end=\"2572\">\n<p data-start=\"2516\" data-end=\"2572\">Independent scholars will be considered in rare cases.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2670\">\n<p data-start=\"2575\" data-end=\"2670\">Applicants <strong data-start=\"2586\" data-end=\"2640\">cannot be in the process of writing a dissertation<\/strong> at the time of appointment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2671\" data-end=\"2799\">\n<p data-start=\"2673\" data-end=\"2799\">Proposals may be <strong data-start=\"2690\" data-end=\"2759\">new projects, or those in planning or early implementation stages<\/strong>. Completed projects are not eligible.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"2801\" data-end=\"2804\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"2806\" data-end=\"2835\">Evaluation and Selection<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"2837\" data-end=\"2924\">Applications will be evaluated by a committee of AAS faculty members on the basis of:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"3212\">\n<li data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"2990\">\n<p data-start=\"2928\" data-end=\"2990\">The <strong data-start=\"2932\" data-end=\"2962\">significance and relevance<\/strong> of the proposed research.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2991\" data-end=\"3108\">\n<p data-start=\"2993\" data-end=\"3108\">The <strong data-start=\"2997\" data-end=\"3026\">quality of prior research<\/strong> and the applicant\u2019s potential to benefit from Princeton\u2019s academic environment.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3212\">\n<p data-start=\"3111\" data-end=\"3212\">The <strong data-start=\"3115\" data-end=\"3149\">impact of future contributions<\/strong> to higher education through teaching and writing about race.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"3214\" data-end=\"3217\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3219\" data-end=\"3248\">Application Requirements<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3372\">Applicants must submit the following materials via the online application portal by <strong data-start=\"3334\" data-end=\"3369\">December 15, 2025, 11:59 PM EST<\/strong>:<\/p>\n<ol data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3733\">\n<li data-start=\"3374\" data-end=\"3395\">\n<p data-start=\"3377\" data-end=\"3395\">Curriculum Vitae<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3396\" data-end=\"3413\">\n<p data-start=\"3399\" data-end=\"3413\">Cover Letter<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3414\" data-end=\"3485\">\n<p data-start=\"3417\" data-end=\"3485\">Writing Sample (written in the last three years; maximum 25 pages)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3486\" data-end=\"3544\">\n<p data-start=\"3489\" data-end=\"3544\">Research Project Statement (no more than 1,500 words)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3545\" data-end=\"3643\">\n<p data-start=\"3548\" data-end=\"3643\">Contact Information for three references (at least one must not be a dissertation supervisor)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3644\" data-end=\"3688\">\n<p data-start=\"3647\" data-end=\"3688\">Syllabi for three undergraduate courses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3689\" data-end=\"3733\">\n<p data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3733\">Teaching evaluations for recent courses<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3794\"><strong data-start=\"3735\" data-end=\"3744\">Note:<\/strong> Incomplete applications will not be considered.<\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"3796\" data-end=\"3799\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"3801\" data-end=\"3821\">Important Dates<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"4012\">\n<li data-start=\"3823\" data-end=\"3885\">\n<p data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"3885\"><strong data-start=\"3825\" data-end=\"3850\">Application Deadline:<\/strong> December 15, 2025 (11:59 PM EST)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3886\" data-end=\"3941\">\n<p data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3941\"><strong data-start=\"3888\" data-end=\"3915\">Review of Applications:<\/strong> Begins January 15, 2026<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"4012\">\n<p data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"4012\"><strong data-start=\"3944\" data-end=\"3976\">Notifications to Candidates:<\/strong> Shortly after deliberations begin<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4014\" data-end=\"4017\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4019\" data-end=\"4036\">How to Apply<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4038\" data-end=\"4202\">Applications must be submitted online via the Princeton University academic hiring portal:<br data-start=\"4128\" data-end=\"4131\" \/><a class=\"decorated-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.princeton.edu\/acad-positions\/position\/39662\" target=\"_new\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4131\" data-end=\"4200\">Apply Here<\/a><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4204\" data-end=\"4247\">For additional inquiries, please contact:<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4355\"><strong data-start=\"4249\" data-end=\"4270\">Shanda Carmichael<\/strong><br data-start=\"4270\" data-end=\"4273\" \/>Academic &amp; Administrative Coordinator<br data-start=\"4310\" data-end=\"4313\" \/>\ud83d\udcde 609.258.4270<br data-start=\"4328\" data-end=\"4331\" \/>\ud83d\udce7 <a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4334\" data-end=\"4353\">aas21@Princeton.edu<\/a><\/p>\n<hr data-start=\"4357\" data-end=\"4360\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4362\" data-end=\"4392\">Compensation and Benefits<\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4845\">\n<li data-start=\"4394\" data-end=\"4434\">\n<p data-start=\"4396\" data-end=\"4434\"><strong data-start=\"4396\" data-end=\"4413\">Salary Range:<\/strong> $98,500 \u2013 $105,000<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4435\" data-end=\"4528\">\n<p data-start=\"4437\" data-end=\"4528\">The University also provides a <strong data-start=\"4468\" data-end=\"4502\">comprehensive benefits program<\/strong> for eligible employees.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4529\" data-end=\"4845\">\n<p data-start=\"4531\" data-end=\"4589\">Salary offers are determined based on factors including:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4845\">\n<li data-start=\"4592\" data-end=\"4638\">\n<p data-start=\"4594\" data-end=\"4638\">Scope and responsibilities of the position<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4641\" data-end=\"4684\">\n<p data-start=\"4643\" data-end=\"4684\">Candidate qualifications and experience<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4687\" data-end=\"4713\">\n<p data-start=\"4689\" data-end=\"4713\">Education and training<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4716\" data-end=\"4730\">\n<p data-start=\"4718\" data-end=\"4730\">Key skills<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4733\" data-end=\"4754\">\n<p data-start=\"4735\" data-end=\"4754\">Market benchmarks<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4757\" data-end=\"4809\">\n<p data-start=\"4759\" data-end=\"4809\">Collective bargaining agreements (if applicable)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"4812\" data-end=\"4845\">\n<p data-start=\"4814\" data-end=\"4845\">Organizational considerations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr data-start=\"4847\" data-end=\"4850\" \/>\n<h2 data-start=\"4852\" data-end=\"4888\">Why Apply for This Opportunity?<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"4890\" data-end=\"4999\">The Princeton Visiting Research Scholar program offers unparalleled opportunities for emerging scholars to:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"5001\" data-end=\"5396\">\n<li data-start=\"5001\" data-end=\"5065\">\n<p data-start=\"5003\" data-end=\"5065\">Advance <strong data-start=\"5011\" data-end=\"5031\">research on race<\/strong> in national or global contexts.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5066\" data-end=\"5134\">\n<p data-start=\"5068\" data-end=\"5134\"><strong data-start=\"5068\" data-end=\"5098\">Teach and inspire students<\/strong> through undergraduate coursework.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5135\" data-end=\"5226\">\n<p data-start=\"5137\" data-end=\"5226\">Receive <strong data-start=\"5145\" data-end=\"5172\">mentorship and feedback<\/strong> from leading academics in African American Studies.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5227\" data-end=\"5314\">\n<p data-start=\"5229\" data-end=\"5314\">Become part of a vibrant intellectual community with access to extensive resources.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"5315\" data-end=\"5396\">\n<p data-start=\"5317\" data-end=\"5396\">Contribute to shaping the future of higher education and scholarship on race.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p data-start=\"5398\" data-end=\"5564\">This residency is not only a chance to produce impactful scholarship but also to <strong data-start=\"5479\" data-end=\"5505\">build lasting networks<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"5510\" data-end=\"5543\">elevate your academic profile<\/strong> on a global stage.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Department of African American Studies (AAS) at Princeton University has opened applications for up to two Visiting Research Scholar positions for the academic year 2026\u20132027. 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