PLAS awards two to four long-term fellowships annually, for one or two semesters, to top international or national scholars, and promising mid-career scholars, in the humanities and social sciences who have teaching experience, as well as established writers, artists, filmmakers and architects who are working on projects related to Latin America and are stellar teachers, who will provide Princeton students with a unique opportunity to study topics that are not regularly offered at the University. Visiting Research Scholars will be expected to teach one undergraduate course and to participate in PLAS-related events on campus.

Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) Visiting Fellowship, 2026-2027

Job Title: Visiting Research Scholar 
Requisition Number: D-25-LAS-00002

The Program in Latin American Studies (PLAS) is seeking top scholars in their fields who have teaching experience and will provide Princeton students with an opportunity to study topics that are not regularly offered at the University. Applications will be accepted from outstanding scholars in the humanities and social sciences, as well as from established writers, artists, filmmakers, or architects working on projects related to Latin America. 

Visiting Research Scholars will be expected to teach one undergraduate course per semester, conditional upon sufficient enrollments and approval of the Office of the Dean of the Faculty, and to participate regularly in PLAS-related events on campus. 

Appointments are expected to be for one or two semesters during the 2026-2027 academic year (fall semester: September 1, 2026 - January 16, 2027; spring semester: January 16, 2026 - June 1, 2027). A competitive salary commensurate with experience and excellent benefits will be offered. Salary and appointment rank will be determined on the basis of current academic rank, institutional affiliation, and award duration. 

The work location for this position is in-person on campus at Princeton University.

How to Apply:

For full consideration, all the materials listed must be received by October 12, 2025, 11:59 p.m. EST. 

All candidates must submit materials (in English) and apply online at: https://www.princeton.edu/acad-positions/position/38402.

1. Cover letter indicating the applicant’s proposed length of stay (1-2 semesters), title and short description of the proposed research project, and teaching interests;
2. Curriculum vitae;
3. One undergraduate seminar proposal or syllabus for each proposed semester of the fellowship, including a statement of how the course(s) would enhance undergraduate education at Princeton; 
4. A statement describing the research project and its scholarly contribution (1,500 - 2,000 words);
5. The names and contact information of two referees (the Program will contact them, if needed, later).

 Advanced degree preferred. 

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.