Open Faculty & Academic Professional Positions

The Council of the Humanities seeks a dynamic leader to serve as Director of Princeton University's undergraduate Program in Journalism. We are looking for a seasoned journalist with fresh ideas about diversifying our faculty and students, and expanding our curriculum. As a Ferris Professor in Residence, the Director also teaches one course each semester in journalism or creative nonfiction. 

Princeton's program in Journalism (journalism.princeton.edu) was established in 1957 and comprises the Ferris Seminars in Journalism and the McGraw Seminars in Writing. A key feature of the humanities landscape at Princeton, our journalism program is grounded in humanistic inquiry and narrative storytelling, and is committed to journalism as a public service. 

Journalists from a range of backgrounds and media are encouraged to apply, as are teachers and editors who maintain an active research and writing agenda. The Director/Visiting Professor normally relocates to Princeton or the vicinity from the start of September through the end of May, and maintains a full-time presence on campus during the teaching semester. 

The Director/Visiting Professor works closely with the Chair and Executive Director of the Humanities Council to sustain and develop the undergraduate program in Journalism. The Humanities Council (humanities.princeton.edu) fosters cutting-edge research and advocates for the humanities on campus, in the community, and in the public conversation.

The three-year position is for a 9-month academic-year appointment, with potential for renewal. It requires teaching one seminar in each of the fall and spring semesters. Salary is commensurate with experience, and the salary range starts at $180,000. 

For fullest consideration, please apply by October 12, 2023 at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/30922. The selection committee aims to invite finalists to campus in January and make its decision by February 2024.

Teaching Responsibilities

Our journalism program hosts about a dozen courses per year, each taught by a distinguished visiting journalist. In the Seminars, limited to 16 students, students submit weekly assignments, which the instructor critiques during mandatory one-on-one writing conferences. Faculty often invite guest speakers and arrange a class visit to a newspaper or magazine.  

Applications should include proposals for two courses. The first should be for one of the three existing gateway courses to the Minor:  

*The Media in America;
*The Literature of Fact; or 
*Creative Nonfiction. 

The second course would be in the candidate's specific field of expertise. Innovative, interdisciplinary topics are encouraged. Seminars may also include a class trip over fall or spring break, during which students conduct guided field reporting. 

Course proposals should include: 

*An overview of the course focus 
*Specific topics for each of the 12 weeks of the course
*A sample reading list of six book/article titles
*Five to six possible writing assignments

Program Directorship

The Director will cultivate a diverse faculty and meet the needs of a diverse student body, ensuring an inclusive program with local and international impact. 

The Director will:

*Recruit, select, train, and mentor visiting faculty. 
*Oversee the undergraduate Minor in Journalism.
*Develop new courses; create new "field experiences" in journalism.
*Curate a series of public lectures and workshops. 
*Advise student publications and projects. 
*Increase the visibility of Journalism at Princeton and beyond.

Essential Qualifications

*A record of distinction in journalism or other kinds of nonfiction writing.
*10+ years' experience as a practicing journalist - as reporter, editor, producer, photographer, critic, biographer, or documentarian.
*At least five years' experience writing regularly for major publications.
*A demonstrated commitment to diversity, access, and inclusive excellence.
*A bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

Assistant Professor
Sustainable Energy and/or Data Science

Princeton University invites applications for a faculty position at the assistant professor rank in the field of sustainable energy, environmental science, engineering and technology, and data science in the Andlinger Center for Energy and the Environment (acee.princeton.edu). We invite candidates from all relevant disciplines in engineering, computer science, and the natural and physical sciences to apply. We seek creative and enthusiastic candidates with the background and skills to build upon and complement our existing departmental strengths, and those who can bridge disciplines and span research initiatives. 

This opportunity is open to applicants from broad multidisciplinary areas in energy and the environment that address energy transition goals. We are interested in candidates with a strong track record and expertise in one of three areas:

*  the broad area of negative greenhouse gas emissions technologies, including increasing efforts around carbon dioxide capture, utilization, and sequestration/storage (CCUS) and establishing research in methane mitigation and valorization. Central to these efforts is a focus on novel scientific advancement and technological approaches to recover and valorize or store carbon emissions at various stages; 

*  the wide-ranging area of decarbonizing industries, such as in chemicals, fuels, materials, and water beyond the power sector. The areas of interest will build strength in new synthetic pathways for renewable plastics, hydrogen production and storage, water treatment with renewable electricity, waste carbon valorization, metals manufacturing, or technologies to eliminate and reduce emerging environmental contaminants related to energy industry; and

*  data science in energy and the environmental systems, including approaches such as network theory, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and others that offer promise for tackling an array of energy problems.  This includes the development and implementation of smart grids, bolstering energy sector cybersecurity, electro-manufacturing, transportation electrification, and increasing the resilience of the grid and networks of infrastructure; optimization of controls for efficient energy services, water, and building systems; planning interdependent service networks in cities; and decision making for technology adoption, energy transitions, and energy markets.

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field and have a demonstrated record of excellence. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed between the Andlinger Center and an academic department aligned with the candidate's expertise. 

Of particular interest are qualified candidates who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and/or service, to the diversity and excellence of our academic community. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as members of groups that are underrepresented in science and engineering.  

Complete applications, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, and succinct descriptions of teaching and research interests should be submitted online to https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/32327 . Applicants will also be required to submit names and contact information for three references. For full consideration, candidates are encouraged to apply by November 30, 2023.

The Department of Psychology at Princeton University (https://psych.princeton.edu/) invites applicants for a tenure-track Assistant Professor position to begin in September 2024. Area of specialization is open. We welcome applicants whose research is interdisciplinary or spans across subfields. Research methods and topics can include (but are not limited to): novel computational approaches, cross-cultural research, natural language processing, perception, development, learning and memory, relationships, affect, social interaction, and how these processes operate in real life contexts. The successful applicant must have an active program of research and be prepared to teach both undergraduate and graduate courses in psychology. PhD expected. 

The Department values diversity among its faculty, embraces inclusivity and difference in the pursuit of knowledge, and strongly encourages applications from individuals who identify as members of groups that are underrepresented in science. Applicants are required to include a description of how they would foster an inclusive environment and attract and retain diverse students and trainees. 

For full consideration apply online at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/31561 by October 15, 2023.

The Department of Economics will have one or more faculty openings starting September 2024. Appointments may in some cases be joint with the Economics Department and the Princeton School of Public and International Affairs. Appointments will normally be at the rank of assistant professor. Complete applications including cover letter, CV, job market papers, and at least 3 letters of recommendation will be reviewed starting November 15, 2023.

Primary emphasis is placed on qualifications, including Ph.D., outstanding academic record and teaching experience.  The Department values diversity among its faculty and strongly encourages applications from women and members of underrepresented groups.

Applications should be submitted online at https://econjobmarket.org.

For more information on how to submit application materials, please refer to:  https://economics.princeton.edu/junior-search/. 

This position is subject to the University's background check policy.

High Meadows Environmental Institute - the interdisciplinary center of environmental research, education, and outreach at Princeton University - seeks distinguished candidates for an appointment (tenured or tenure-track) in the study of biodiversity. The global loss of biodiversity is widely recognized as one of the greatest challenges facing humanity, and we seek candidates whose work advances our fundamental understanding of the biodiversity crisis and its consequences for ecosystem function and human welfare. The individual should have a demonstrated record of excellence in scholarship and a vision for innovative teaching in this field. 

We seek a broad thinker who can integrate perspectives across one or more disciplines including ecology and evolutionary biology, atmospheric and oceanic sciences, geosciences, chemistry, engineering, hydrology, policy and/or applied mathematics. The successful candidate will be jointly appointed in the department best suited to their research and in the High Meadows Environmental Institute. Fields of specialization are open. 

High Meadows Environmental Institute (HMEI) is a globally recognized center for environmental research and teaching with more than 140 associated faculty members representing 30 academic disciplines whose research and teaching focuses on the scientific, technical, policy, and human dimensions of environmental issues. The Institute has legacy strengths in studies of the global climate system, biogeochemistry of the oceans and atmosphere, biocomplexity, and ecohydrology including several long-term interdisciplinary projects focused on climate and energy, biodiversity, water and the environment, urban sustainability, and climate and disease. 

Applicants should apply online at https://puwebp.princeton.edu/AcadHire/position/32481 and should submit a letter of interest along with a vita, and a list of three potential referees. The letter of interest should include the candidate's vision of the field and identify major unanswered questions of interest to the candidate. Evaluation of applicants will begin on January 16, 2024 and continue until the position is filled. 

This position is subject to the University's background check policy. Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.