Position Description

The Department of Anthropology at Columbia University invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Research Scholar/lecturer position to begin September 1, 2023. Candidates should have received a PhD in social and cultural anthropology and must have demonstrated excellence in research, writing, and teaching. In addition to pursuing their own research, the Postdoctoral Research Scholar will be appointed as a lecturer (part-time) and will teach one course per semester in the Department of Anthropology’s terminal Master’s (MAO) Program and work with the Director of the MAO Program.  Successful candidates must have their PhD by July 1, 2023 and must have received it within three years from the start of the appointment. All applications received by January 30, 2023 will receive full consideration.

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system and should consist of 1) a current CV; 2) a cover letter describing dissertation research and teaching experience; 3) one sample syllabus; 4) a writing sample; 5) names of three references. 

Salary: Postdoctoral Research Scholar Salary Range: $60,000-$60,000. Lecturer (part-time) salary range: $9,000-$9,000 (per course)

Contact: Jeanne Roche (jh3834@columbia.edu ).

Qualifications

Successful candidates must have their PhD by July 1, 2023 and must have received it within three years from the start of the appointment. 

Application Instructions

All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Applications should consist of 1) a current CV; 2) a cover letter describing dissertation research and teaching experience; 3) one sample syllabus; 4) a writing sample; 5) names of three references.

Postdoctoral Research Scholar Salary Range: $60,000-$60,000.

Lecturer (part-time) salary range: $9,000-$9,000 (per course)

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Required Documents

Curriculum Vitae

1 Sample Syllabus

1 Writing Sample

3 References