The Center for African American Studies (CAAS) at Princeton University seeks a professor (open rank) in the area of Race and Public Policy broadly defined. Race and Public Policy is one of three sub-fields in the CAAS curriculum. Academic fields of particular interest include: political science, sociology, social psychology, public affairs, education, economics and law.

The successful candidate will have a record of scholarly publication that speaks to policy issues (historic or present, local, national, or international) and their racial implications. Additionally, the successful candidate will have a scholarly agenda that includes a plan to continue work that speaks to race and policy issues. Social science research methods (quantitative and/or qualitative) and a willingness to teach at least one methods course is a must.

For full consideration, please provide a cover letter, CV, and the names and addresses of at least three references. Junior candidates should also provide a writing sample. The committee will begin to review applications on October 1, 2011. Please apply online at: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs.

Should you have any questions about this position, please contact the department directly. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

The Center for African American Studies at Princeton University invites nominations or self-nominations for faculty members from research universities or liberal arts colleges, and from independent scholars for a Visiting Appointment for the 2012-2013 academic year. This visiting appointment was established to enable the Center to invite one scholar each year whose research and teaching explicitly examine issues of race in innovative interdisciplinary ways. Candidates in any field may apply.

The Visitor may be appointed for one semester or for the entire academic year and will, with the approval of the Dean of the Faculty, teach one undergraduate lecture course, participate in faculty-graduate seminars and other activities of the Center for African American Studies. Letters of nomination or self-nomination should briefly cite evidence of the quality of the candidate’s scholarship and teaching. Please include a curriculum vita, the names and addresses of three referees, and syllabi of two undergraduate lecture courses.

For full consideration, materials must be received by November 20, 2011. We encourage all candidates to use the online application process to submit materials. You may apply online at: http://www.princeton.edu/jobs.

For more information or questions, please contact:

Dr. Noliwe Rooks, Associate Director
(609) 258-4718
nrooks@princeton.edu

Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.

The Center for African American Studies at Princeton University invites applications from pre-tenure scholars and recent Ph.D. graduates in all disciplines for two postdoctoral or more senior research positions.  These positions will be awarded for the academic year 2012-2013 to emerging scholars who will devote their ten-month residency at Princeton to writing about race in the national or global contexts and, with the approval of the Dean of the Faculty, to teaching one semester-long undergraduate course

Postdoctoral scholars will also participate with Center faculty members and affiliated graduate students in a seminar devoted to the discussion of work in progress. In addition, they will be invited to participate in other programs, including seminars, colloquia, and public lectures and will enjoy access to Firestone Library and to a wide range of activities throughout the University. Applicants should have received the doctorate within the past five years and cannot be in the process of writing a dissertation. The term for these positions extends from September 1, 2012 until July 1, 2013; a competitive salary will be provided.

A selection committee of Center for African American Studies faculty members evaluates applicants on the basis of:

• the significance of their proposed research and its relevance to the purposes of the center;
• the quality of their previous research and their ability to benefit from the activities of the center; and
• the contribution they are likely to make to higher education in the future through teaching and writing about race.

How to apply

Applicants must submit all of the following information by November 20, 2011:

1. a curriculum vitae;
2. a scholarly paper written in the past three years;
3. a statement of no more than 1,500 words describing the proposed research project;
4. contact information for three references (at least one from someone who was not a dissertation supervisor); and 
5. syllabi for three undergraduate courses.

1. The Center's funds are limited and candidates should therefore apply for travel and research funds from their own universities and from other grant-giving institutions.
2. In calculating support for each position, deductions are made for outside grants and sabbatical leave funds that a scholar may bring with him/her. Within the limits of its resources, it is the intent of the Center for African American Studies to provide a salary plus benefits that will equal, but not exceed, the academic year salary paid to a scholar at his or her home university.
3. For scholars on leave with no outside support, the Center will pay the equivalent of his/her annual salary paid at his/her home university, up to a maximum to be determined by the Center on an annual basis.
4. Scholars without current institutional affiliation will be paid a salary commensurate with their experience at established Princeton University rates.
5. CAAS provides an opportunity for each scholar to apply for a modest fund (normally $2000) to be used for research.