Princeton University Invites Applications for 2026–2027 Visiting Research Scholar Positions in African American Studies

Princeton University’s Department of African American Studies invites applications for up to two Visiting Research Scholar positions for the 2026–2027 academic year. The residency supports faculty and, in rare cases, independent scholars to conduct research, teach, and engage with Princeton’s academic community on topics related to race in national or global contexts. Positions involve in-person residency on campus with a competitive salary and benefits, teaching of an undergraduate course, and participation in departmental activities.

Salary and comprehensive benefits; access to university resources (e.g., Firestone Library); manuscript review workshop; opportunities for lectures, seminars, and collaboration with faculty; teaching a undergraduate course.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant discipline; independent scholars will be considered in rare cases; applicants cannot be in the process of writing a dissertation at the time of appointment; proposals may be new or in early stages.

Submit materials via the online application portal, including CV, cover letter, writing sample, research project statement, references, syllabi and teaching evaluations.