The Microsoft Visiting Research Scholar/Professor track of the CITP fellows program is for visiting academics who are nationally or internationally recognized experts in technology policy. Appointments are typically for a term of up to nine months with an expected start date on or about September 1, 2024. The Microsoft Visiting Research Scholar/Professor is expected to collaborate and contribute to CITP's mission in at least one of the following ways:
1.Teach one course related to their research during their nine-month term, subject to sufficient enrollment and with the approval of the Dean of the Faculty.
2.Envision and lead a conference or a series of workshops during their time at CITP.
3.Collaborate with existing faculty members on research and jointly mentor students or CITP's emerging scholars.
Candidates will be required to provide detailed proposals in their cover letter pertaining to one or more of these three areas.
The selected candidate's primary appointment will be at the rank of "Visiting Research Scholar" or "Visiting Professional Specialist" depending on experience. Typically, there will be one Microsoft Visiting Professor per year. If the appointed scholar teaches a course, they will carry the title of Microsoft Visiting (Assistant/Associate) Professor in the semester of teaching.
Requirements:
Applicants must apply online at %listng_link%. Candidates are encouraged to apply by the start-of-review date, Friday, December 1, 2023 for full consideration. We will accept applications after that date but will only consider them if the position has not yet been filled.
Please submit a current curriculum vitae, research statement, and a cover letter describing your background, interest in the program, and salary requirements, noting any support you will be receiving during that period, such as sabbatical funding. Please include a proposal in your cover letter elaborating on how you plan to contribute to CITP during your term. If you are proposing to teach, please include details about potential topics you are willing to teach (provide a sample syllabus and reading list). If you are proposing to develop a conference or workshop series, please include a proposal describing the series, potential speakers, audience, and output of the conference. Finally, if you are proposing to collaborate on research with existing faculty members, please describe the joint project and potential mentorship opportunities associated with the project.
Written proof of employment and salary must be provided by the candidate's home institution upon hire for the academic year 9/1/24 - 7/1/25.
To learn more about CITP's fellow program please visit (https://citp.princeton.edu/programs/fellows/). CITP is committed to building a culturally diverse community, and we are interested in receiving applications from members of groups that have been historically underrepresented in this field. If you have any questions about this position or the application process, please feel free to contact us at citp@princeton.edu. All offers and appointments are subject to review and approval by the Dean of the Faculty.
Princeton University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action 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.
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