Princeton University Visiting Research Scholar Program, United States for Course

  •  Course
  •  15-Dec-2025
  •   United States
  • $$  Competitive salary ($98,500 – $105,000) and comprehensive benefits

The Department of African American Studies at Princeton University is pleased to announce the Visiting Research Scholar Program for the academic session 2026–2027. This opportunity allows emerging scholars to deepen their research on race while teaching and engaging with Princeton’s vibrant academic network.

The program seeks to foster innovative research and teaching on race, providing emerging scholars with the opportunity to complete significant research projects and engage with Princeton’s academic community.

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Princeton University Visiting Research Scholar Program, United States for Course Founded in 1746, Princeton University is a non-profit private higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium-sized town of Princeton (population range of 10,000-49,999 inhabitants), New Jersey. Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, Princeton University is a medium-sized (uniRank enrollment range: 8,000-8,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. Princeton University offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 273 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 0-10% making this US higher education organization a most selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment.

Eligibility Criteria

  • Eligible Countries: Applications are open to candidates of all nationalities.
  • Acceptable Course or Subjects: The fellowship will be awarded in any discipline relevant to African American Studies and the study of race in national or global contexts.
  • Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must:

  • Hold a PhD in a relevant discipline (dissertation must be completed before appointment).

  • Be faculty members (preferably pre-tenure) with at least one year of teaching experience in their current position.

  • In rare cases, independent scholars may be considered.

  • Be able to teach one undergraduate elective course (subject to enrollment and approval).

  • Not be engaged in writing a dissertation during the appointment period.

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Offered Benefits

  • Competitive annual salary between $98,500 – $105,000

  • Comprehensive benefits package offered by Princeton University

  • Access to Firestone Library and a wide range of university resources

  • Opportunity to host a manuscript review with senior scholars

  • Participation in Princeton’s Faculty-Graduate Seminar, lectures, and colloquia

  • Collaborative environment fostering research and professional development.

Application Process

Applicants must submit their complete applications online at Princeton Academic Positions Portal. Required documents include:

  • Curriculum vitae

  • Cover letter

  • Writing sample (max 25 pages, written within the last three years)

  • Research proposal (up to 1,500 words)

  • Contact information for three references (at least one not a dissertation supervisor)

  • Syllabi for three undergraduate courses

  • Recent teaching evaluations

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