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Princeton University Visiting Research Scholar Program, United States

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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Founded in 1746, Princeton University is the fourth oldest institution of higher education in the United States and one of the prestigious Ivy League schools. Renowned for its rigorous academics, Princeton offers undergraduate and graduate programs across the humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and engineering, with a strong emphasis on original research and close faculty-student interaction, as evidenced by its 5:1 student-faculty ratio. The university has a rich history, including its role in the American Revolution and its evolution from the College of New Jersey to its current university status in 1896.

Application Deadline: December 15, 2025

Brief Description

  • University or Organization: Princeton University

  • Department: Department of African American Studies (AAS)

  • Course Level: Visiting Research Scholar (Postdoctoral/Faculty level)

  • Award: Competitive salary ($98,500 – $105,000) and comprehensive benefits

  • Access Mode: Online application

  • Number of Awards: Up to two positions

  • Nationality: Domestic and international

  • The award can be taken in: United States

Eligibility

  • 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.

How to Apply

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

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.

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