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OverviewThe Department of African American Studies (AAS) at Princeton University invites applications from recent Ph.D. graduates in all disciplines for up to two postdoctoral research positions for the academic year 2026-2027. Postdoctoral Research Associates will devote their residency to writing about race in national or global contexts and, with approval of the Office of the Dean of the Faculty, will teach one semester-long undergraduate elective course. During the teaching semester, Postdoctoral Research Associates will hold the additional rank of Lecturer. Eligible candidates must have less than three years of post-PhD research experience prior to the anticipated start date.ResponsibilitiesPostdoctoral Research Associates participate in and contribute to the intellectual life of the Department and the University. Responsibilities in addition to teaching include delivering a lecture on their research, participating in the Faculty-Graduate Seminar, and attending colloquia and lectures sponsored by the Department. The Department will also fund a manuscript review hosted by the scholar's AAS faculty mentor. The review entails inviting two senior scholars to come to Princeton to workshop an in-progress book manuscript. During the entire residency, Postdoctoral Research Associates will enjoy access to Firestone Library and to a wide range of activities throughout the University.Appointment detailsThis position is subject to the University's background check policy. Appointments are for one year. Applicants cannot be in the process of writing a dissertation at the time of appointment.Selection criteriaA selection committee evaluates applicants on the basis of:the significance of their proposed research and its relevance to the purposes of the Department;the quality of their previous research and their ability to benefit from the activities of the Department;the contribution they are likely to make to higher education in the future through teaching and writing about race.How To ApplyApplicants must upload to the online portal the following information by December 15, 2025, 11:59pm Eastern Standard Time:a curriculum vitaea cover lettera writing sample (written in the last three years, not to exceed 25 pages)a statement of no more than 1,500 words describing the proposed research projectcontact information for three references (at least one from someone who was not a dissertation supervisor)syllabi for three undergraduate coursesteaching evaluations for recent coursesIncomplete applications will not be considered.Candidates must apply online at: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/39641.The work location for these positions is in person, on campus, at Princeton University.Application deliberations are set to begin on January 15, 2026, and candidates will be notified of their status shortly after.ContactShanda Carmichael, Academic & Administrative Coordinator609.258.4270aas21@Princeton.EDUExpected Salary Range: 86000The University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate's qualifications, work experience, education/training, key skills, market, collective bargaining agreements as applicable, and organizational considerations when extending an offer. The posted salary range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate for a full-time position; salaries for part-time positions are pro-rated accordingly. #J-18808-Ljbffr
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