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Professor/Associate Professor

Trustees of Princeton University

Princeton, NJFull-time$145–165K/yrSeen 1 day agoSeen in employer's feed 1 day ago

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Compensation
$145–165K/yr
Location
Princeton, NJ
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Doctorate

Job overview

Princeton University seeks an advanced Associate Professor or Professor for a tenured position in literary and/or cultural studies, jointly appointed in Comparative Literature and either French and Italian or Spanish and Portuguese. The successful candidate will specialize in any field, work in at least two languages other than English, and bring scholarly productivity, research excellence, and interest in teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students. The effective start date may be as early as September 1, 2027.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Literary StudiesCultural StudiesAcademic ResearchTeachingAdvisingFrenchSpanishPortuguese

Qualifications

PhD in Literary or Cultural StudiesWork in Two or More Languages

Full job description

Compensation

$145.00 - $165.00

Hours Per Week

40

Number Of Positions

1

Job Description

Professor/Associate ProfessorLocation: East Pyne HallSalary Range or Pay Grade: Associate Professor: $145K-$165K; Full Professor: $200K-$300K Description Princeton University seeks outstanding applicants for a tenured position in literary and/or cultural studies at the rank of advanced Associate Professor or Professor with an effective start date as early as September 1, 2027. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed in Princeton’s Department of Comparative Literature and either the Department of French and Italian OR the Department of Spanish and Portuguese. The search is open to candidates specializing in any field, but applicants must have an exceptional record of scholarly productivity and work in two or more languages other than English. One of the languages must be French, Spanish, or Portuguese, and the other language(s) may be European or non-European.The successful candidate should have a Ph.D. in literary and/or cultural studies, demonstrated excellence in academic research, and a strong interest in teaching and advising undergraduate and graduate students. We seek faculty members who will create a climate that embraces excellence, with a commitment to teaching and mentoring that will enhance the work of the departments and attract and retain a diverse student body. Candidates must complete an online faculty application at https://apply.interfolio.com/194499. A cover letter, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references should be provided via the online application.This position is subject to Princeton University’s background check policy. The departments will begin reviewing applications on December 15, 2026. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.Pay Transparency DisclosureThe University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the 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.The University also offers a comprehensive benefits program to eligible employees. Please see this link for more information. Apply HereEqual employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilitiesPI287799331

Place of Work

On-site

Requisition ID

287799331

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