Faculty Job Openings
The Judd A. and Marjorie Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences announces the following faculty searches in 2009-2010
ANTHROPOLOGY
Associate or Full Professor (tenured) in Archaeology
(Job Opening ID #: 15165)
The Department of Anthropology invites applications for a senior position in the archaeology of complex societies, at the rank of tenured associate or full professor, to begin in Fall, 2011. Geographical area and methodological focus open. Research on either historic or prehistoric periods will be considered. Candidates should have a strong record of publication and research, external grants, mentoring graduate and undergraduate students, and a commitment to a four-field approach in anthropology. The deadline for the submission of application materials is March 1, 2010.
Send a letter of application, a vita, and the names of three referees to: Elizabeth Brumfiel, Chair, Archaeology Search Committee, Department of Anthropology, Northwestern University, 1810 Hinman Ave, Evanston, IL, 60208-1310.
http://www.anthropology.northwestern.edu/
ART HISTORY
Mary Jane Crowe Professorship
(Job Opening ID #: 15238)
The Department of Art History seeks to appoint a distinguished scholar in any field of art history as the Mary Jane Crowe Professor. The Crowe Professorship, an endowed chair, is one of the University’s leading positions in the Humanities, and our goal is to bring to Northwestern a colleague with an outstanding record of scholarship, a strong commitment to undergraduate and graduate instruction, and a capacity for intellectual leadership in an increasingly interdisciplinary environment. Appointment commences fall of 2011.
Please submit nominations or a dossier including a representative recent publication, teaching materials, detailed CV, cover letter, and names of three references to Claudia Swan, Chair, Department of Art History, 1880 Campus Drive, Kresge Hall 3-400, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208-2208. Please also send a SASE for return of materials, if desired. Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2010.
Assistant Professor in Medieval or Byzantine Art
(Job Opening ID #: 15175)
The Department of Art History seeks to make a full-time, tenure-track appointment (Assistant Professor) in medieval or Byzantine art and architecture (specialists in Late Antique or Medieval Islamic art are also encouraged to apply), commencing fall 2010. S/he will teach and advise at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and will advise Ph.D. students. All requirements for the Ph.D. must be completed by the time of appointment; a record of publications and teaching commensurate with the applicants rank are expected. .
Submit letter of application, CV, selected publications (or writing samples), and three letters of reference to Claudia Swan, Chair, Department of Art History, 1880 Campus Drive, Kresge Hall 3-400, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL. 60208-2208. Please also send a SASE for return of materials, if desired.. Full consideration given to applications received by December 1, 2009.
BIOCHEMISTRY, MOLECULAR BIOLOGY AND CELL BIOLOGY
Assistant Professor in Molecular or Systems Biology
(Job Opening ID #: 13900)
The Department of Biochemistry, Molecular Biology & Cell Biology encourages outstanding individuals with research interests that complement existing strengths of the department to apply for the position of Assistant Professor. The department is an exciting interdisciplinary
research and training environment located on Northwestern's Evanston, Illinois campus (http://biochem.northwestern.edu). The recent opening of the Pancoe/Northshore Life Sciences Pavilion and the October 2009 completion of Silverman Hall are part of an ongoing expansion of the life sciences.
We are particularly interested in the following areas:
Molecular and Cellular Biology, especially research utilizing advanced imaging approaches to investigate cellular processes.
Systems Biology, including biological complexity, synthetic biology, genome-wide approaches and developmental networks.
Applicants should submit electronically a single Adobe PDF or Microsoft Word file containing a cover letter, curriculum vitae, statement of teaching experience and interests, research summary, and a statement of future research goals to bmbcb@northwestern.edu using "BMBCB Faculty Search" as the subject. Applicants should arrange for four letters of recommendation to be sent to this address on their behalf.
To ensure full consideration, please submit all materials by November 1, 2009.
http://www.biochem.northwestern.edu/
CHEMISTRY
Assistant Professor in Organic Chemistry
(Job Opening ID #: 14972)
The Department of Chemistry invites applications for a tenure-track position in organic chemistry, broadly defined at the level of Assistant Professor, commencing Fall 2010. Duties include teaching undergraduate and graduate students and building an original and truly outstanding research program.
Please send a CV, publication list, and description of future research plans, and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to: Chair of Search Committee, Department of Chemistry, Northwestern University, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-3113.
Deadline for submission of application materials is October 15, 2009.
http://www.chem.northwestern.edu/
ECONOMICS
Associate or Full Professor in General Economics
(Job Opening ID#: 15108)
The Department of Economics anticipates filling senior openings beginning September 1, 2010. Duties include teaching, research, and advising graduate students. Candidates at the rank of Associate or Full Professor must have attained international prominence in their field. Primary considerations for all faculty positions will be an outstanding research record, excellent recommendations, and teaching ability. Our primary goal is to identify outstanding candidates. We welcome applications in all fields. Salary will be competitive.
In order to ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 1, 2010. CONTACT: Please send application materials to Senior Recruiting Committee, Department of Economics, Northwestern University, Evanston IL 60208-2600.
Assistant Professor in General Economics
(Job Opening ID#: 15115)
The Department of Economics anticipates filling openings at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning September 1, 2010. Duties include teaching, research, and advising students. Applicants must have completed or be near completion of the Ph.D. Primary considerations for all faculty positions will be an outstanding research record, excellent recommendations, and teaching ability. Our primary goal is to identify outstanding candidates. We welcome applications in all fields. Salary will be competitive.
In order to ensure full consideration, applications should be received by January 1, 2010. CONTACT: Please send all application materials to Junior Recruiting Committee, Department of Economics, Northwestern University, 2100 Sheridan Rd., #302, Evanston IL 60208-2600. E
http://www.econ.northwestern.edu/
GERMAN
Open Rank in German Literature, Culture and Thought
(Job Opening ID #: 15059)
The Department of German at Northwestern University invites application to fill a tenured or tenure-track faculty position at the rank of Assistant, Associate or Full Professor starting September 2010 in the area of German literature, culture and thought. The department is particularly interested in scholars whose expertise includes Goethezeit.
Appointment to the rank of Assistant Professor requires candidates with postdoctoral experience or years already in rank as assistant professor. Appointment t the rank of Associate or Full Professor requires a distinguished record of accomplishments in scholarship and teaching. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to pursue a rigorous program of research, engage in outstanding teaching in a broad range of undergraduate and graduate courses, and work with graduate students in the department's Ph.D. program. Native or near-native fluency in German and English are required.
Applications--consisting of a letter describing qualifications for the position, a current CV, a sample of published work, and the names of at least three references--are due by November 15, 2009. The department prefers electronic submission to Prof. Franziska Lys, Chair, Department of German, 2-375 Kresge Hall, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208-2203.
http://www.german.northwestern.edu/
HISTORY
Assistant Professor in Colonial and Revolutionary America
(Job Opening ID #: 14815)
The Department of History invites applications for a position in American History in the Colonial and Revolutionary periods (17th and 18th Centuries), all sub-fields welcome, at the assistant professor level, for an appointment to begin in September, 2010.
Please send letter of application, C.V., and writing sample (chapter or article) by electronic method to Eric West at: e-west@northwestern.edu by November 1, 2009. Additionally, three letters of recommendation must be sent via hard copy by November 1, 2009, to the Early and Revolutionary America Search Committee, Department of History, 1800 Sherman Avenue, Suite #106, Evanston, IL 6020. Questions to Eric West at: e-west@northwestern.edu
Assistant Professor in Early Modern British/Continental European History
(Job Opening ID #: 14816)
The Department of History invites applications for a position in Early Modern British or Continental European History, excluding specialists in France, Italy, and Spain, at the assistant professor level, for an appointment to begin in September, 2010.
Please send letter of application, C.V., and writing sample (chapter or article) by electronic method to Eric West at: e-west@northwestern.edu by October 15, 2009. Additionally, three letters of recommendation must be sent via hard copy by October 15, 2009, to the Early Modern Search Committee, Department of History, 1800 Sherman Avenue, Suite #106, Evanston, IL 60201. Questions to Eric West at: e-west@northwestern.edu
Assistant Professor in Turkish/Ottoman History
(Job Opening ID #: 13850)
The Department of History at Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professorship in the history of the late Ottoman Empire and/or the Turkish Republic, pending final administrative approval. Start date: September 2010. This search is part of Northwestern’s expansion in Middle East Studies. Candidates should demonstrate the promise of excellence in scholarship and teaching, including a commitment to teaching undergraduate courses on modern Turkey.
Please send letter of application, C.V., and writing sample by electronic method to Eric West at: e-west@northwestern.edu by November 1, 2009. Three letters of recommendation must be sent via hard copy by November 1, 2009, to the Ottoman/Turkish Search Committee, Department of History, 1800 Sherman Avenue, Suite #106, Evanston, IL 60201. Questions to Eric West at: e-west@northwestern.edu
http://www.history.northwestern.edu/
JEWISH STUDIES
Assistant Professor in Medieval Jewish Studies
(Job Opening ID #: 14967)
The Crown Family Center for Jewish Studies seeks to make a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor for a specialist in Medieval Jewish Studies. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellence in teaching and research in any area of Medieval Jewish Studies including, but not limited to, Medieval Jewish History and Culture (the Latin West and/or the Jews under Islam); Philosophy and Theology; Biblical exegesis and Jewish thought including Philosophy, Kabbalah and mysticism broadly defined, Biblical exegesis, and Jewish law. Relevant Ph.D. and knowledge of relevant primary and secondary languages is required. Appointee will participate in both graduate and undergraduate curricula.
Position Starts September 1, 2010. Please send letter, three letters of recommendation, CV, and writing sample to jewish-studies@northwestern.edu. Applications must be received by October 31, 2009. Applications received prior to October 31 will receive priority consideration.
http://www.wcas.northwestern.edu/jewish-studies/
KAPLAN INSTITUTE FOR THE HUMANITIES
Assistant Professor in Middle Eastern Literature / Literary and Cultural Studies
(Job Opening ID #: 14945)
Northwestern University and the Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities seeks to hire a scholar in modern and/or contemporary Middle Eastern literature / literary and cultural studies. The successful candidate will work in one or more primary languages of the majority-Muslim countries of the Middle East and North Africa (i.e., Arabic, Persian/Farsi, Turkish). Applications from candidates conducting comparative scholarship—linguistically, regionally, and/or disciplinarily—are especially welcome.
This newly-created position, at the rank of assistant professor, is part of Northwestern University's major and on-going expansion of Middle East and North African Studies. The new hire will be jointly appointed between an appropriate disciplinary home (a department or program) and the Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities
(see: http://www.humanities.northwestern.edu/), and will be a core member of the Middle East and North African Studies group (MENA). MENA is a faculty collective of scholars hailing from diverse parts of the university whose collaborative activities include conferences, working groups, speakers’ series and the development of a vibrant MENA curriculum for Northwestern (see: http://www.bcics.northwestern.edu/groups/mena/).
Please submit a letter of application (including a description of research and short career overview), CV, and an article-length sample of work (published or in manuscript), all in electronic form (doc or pdf format) to the search chair at melit2009@northwestern.edu. Applicants must also arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent as hard (paper) copies to the address below. To guarantee full consideration, applications must be received by October 15, 2009.
We anticipate interviewing short-listed candidates at the 2009 meeting of the Middle East Studies Association in Boston in November. Please indicate in your cover letter whether you plan to attend.
Prof. Brian T. Edwards
Chair, Middle Eastern Literature Search
c/o Alice Kaplan Institute for the Humanities
Northwestern University
1880 Campus Drive, #2-260
Evanston, IL 60208
http://www.humanities.northwestern.edu/
LATINA/O STUDIES
Associate or Full Professor for directorship
(Job Opening ID #: 15166)
Northwestern University solicits nominations and applications for the position of Director of its newly-established Latina and Latino Studies Program. The director will work with undergraduate and graduate students, oversee the daily administration of the program, coordinate new programming and support faculty development and mentoring. We seek an individual with a nationally recognized profile in the field of Latino Studies to provide leadership in these key areas and whose record of scholarship and teaching will merit appointment in the appropriate disciplinary department in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences.
Applicants should send a cover letter, c.v., and writing sample to Director Search, Latina and Latino Studies Program, 1880 Campus Drive, Kresge 1-435, Evanston, IL 60208. Three letters of reference should be sent directly to the same address. In addition, a pdf file with application materials – excluding the letters of reference – should be emailed to latinao-studies@northwestern.edu. Review of applications will begin Dec. 1, 2009.
http://www.latinostudies.northwestern.edu/
MATHEMATICS
Open rank position, open field
(Job Opening ID #: 13971)
Applications are invited for tenured or tenure-track positions starting September 2010. Priority will be given to exceptionally promising research mathematicians. We invite applications from qualified mathematicians in all fields.
Applications should be made electronically at www.mathjobs.org and should include (1) the American Mathematical Society Cover Sheet for Academic Employment, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, (4) a teaching statement, and (5) three letters of recommendation, one of which discusses the candidate's teaching qualifications. Inquiries may be sent to: hiring@math.northwestern.edu.
Applications received by November 1, 2009 will be given priority.
Ralph Boas Assistant Professorships
(No Job Opening ID numbers for these searches)
Applications are solicited for up to four Ralph Boas assistant professorships of three years each starting September 2010. These are non-tenure track positions with a teaching load of four quarter courses per year. We invite applications from qualified mathematicians in all fields.
Applications should be made electronically at www.mathjobs.org and should include (1) the American Mathematical Society Cover Sheet for Academic Employment, (2) a curriculum vitae, (3) a research statement, and (4) three letters of recommendation, one of which discusses the candidate's teaching qualifications. Inquiries may be sent to: boas@math.northwestern.edu.
Applications are welcomed at any time, but the review process starts
December 1, 2009.
http://www.math.northwestern.edu/
NEUROBIOLOGY & PHYSIOLOGY
Assistant Professor in Neuroscience or Neurogenetics
(Job Opening ID #: 14901)
The Department of Neurobiology & Physiology in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences, seeks to recruit a new faculty member at the Assistant Professor level. Applicants holding a Ph.D. and/or M.D. degree and demonstrating an outstanding record of scientific achievement will be considered. We are interested in individuals whose research addresses fundamental issues in neuroscience, including but not limited to neurogenetics, and who show significant potential for innovation, scholarship, and commitment to excellence in research and teaching. Successful candidates will be expected to establish and maintain a high-profile research program attracting substantial extramural funding. The appointee will have access to state-of-the-art life science research support facilities and opportunities to interact with colleagues in the Institute for Complex Systems, Cognitive Neurobiology and Alzheimer's Disease Center, Center for Reproductive Science, Center for Sleep and Circadian Biology, Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center and an interdepartmental neuroscience graduate program with over 150 faculty.
Applicants will submit (in PDF format) a cover letter, a CV, and a description of research plans. For details on preparing the application, please visit www.neurobiology.northwestern.edu
Please plan to request at least three letters of recommendation.
Applicants received by November 13 will be ensured full consideration. Please direct any questions to nbpfacultysearch@northwestern.edu
http://www.northwestern.edu/neurobiology/
PHILOSOPHY
Associate Professor (with tenure) or Full Professor in Metaphysics/Epistemology
(Job Opening ID #: 14973)
Department of Philosophy. Senior Rank (Professor or Associate Professor, with tenure), beginning fall 2010. 4 courses/year spread over 3 quarters, undergraduate and graduate. Thesis supervision. Usual non-teaching duties. AOS: Metaphysics or Epistemology, broadly construed to include Philosophy of Language, Philosophy of Mind, and Philosophy of Science. AOC: Open. Salary Competitive.
Candidates should submit complete CV along with list of references. Send application materials to M&E Senior Search Committee, Department of Philosophy, Northwestern University, Kresge 2-335, 1880 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. Review of Files will begin as they are received; candidates whose materials are received by November 1, 2009 will get full consideration.
http://www.philosophy.northwestern.edu/
PHYSICS AND ASTRONOMY
Assistant Professor in Theoretical Quatum Manipualtion
(Job Opening ID #: 15066)
The Department of Physics & Astronomy at Northwestern University invites applications for a tenure-track faculty position at the rank of assistant professor, to commence Fall 2010. We seek a theoretician in the area quantum state manipulation. We are seeking outstanding candidates with a background in one or more of the fields of atomic, molecular and optical physics, confined quantum gases, and condensed matter physics.
The successful applicant will be expected to establish a strong, vibrant research program and have a commitment to excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching. Review of applications will begin on October 12, 2009, but applications will continue to be considered until the position is filled. Applicants should send a CV, a list of publications, a statement of research interests and a teaching philosophy, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation to be sent directly to the attention of Emily Updegraff, Manager of Academic Operations, at physics-astronomy@northwestern.edu.
Application materials may also be sent to the attention of Emily Updegraff at the Department of Physics and Astronomy, 2145 Sheridan Road, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL 60208. General questions may be addressed to Dr.David Taylor at the same address.
Open Rank in High Energy Theory (joint search with Argonne National Laboratory
(Job Opening ID #: 15111)
The Department of Physics and Astronomy at Northwestern University and the High Energy Division at Argonne national Laboratory invite applications for a joint position in the theoretical particle physics, to begin in the Fall of 2010 or later. The appointment is at the rank of assistant, associate or full professor. This position will be shared equally between the two institutions and is equivalent to a tenure-track or tenure university appointment. We are looking for candidates with a strong theoretical background in high energy physics, and a high level of achievement in particle physics phenomenology, who will play a leadership role in the area of LHC era and beyond. Candidates are expected to hold a PhD or equivalent degree in physics or a related area. A successful candidate is expected to be strongly committed to research and teaching, and to strive for a vibrant, exciting research program at both institutions.
Applicants should submit a CV, a list of publications, and a brief description of their research and teaching interests and goals, and they should arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to the addresses below. Completed applications should be received by December 1, 2009.
Electronically: hep-theory-search@lotus.phys.northwestern.edu and gotlund@hep.anl.gov.
By Mail: Particle Theory Faculty Search, Northwestern University, Department of Physics and Astronomy, 2145 Sheridan Road, Evanston, IL 60208-3112 and Mrs. Sandra Gotlund, Theory Group, High Energy Physics Division, Argonne National Laboratory, Argonne, IL 60439.
http://www.physics.northwestern.edu/
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Assistant Professor in Comparative Politics
(Job Opening ID #: 14956)
Associate Professor in Comparative Politics
(Job Opening ID#: 14964)
The Department of Political Science at Northwestern University invites applications for two positions in the field of comparative politics. One of the positions is at the associate professor level; the other is at the assistant professor level. Regional specializations and cross-regional scholarship are welcome. Senior applicants should provide a curriculum vitae, writing sample, and evidence of teaching effectiveness. ABDs and recent PhDs should send CV, three letters of recommendation, and samples of scholarly work to Margaret Graves, Attn: Comparative Politics Search, Department of Political Science, Northwestern University, 601 University Place, Evanston, IL 60208. Consideration of files will begin on October 1, 2009 and will continue until the positions are filled.
http://www.polisci.northwestern.edu/
RELIGIOUS STUDIES
Assistant Professor in Hebrew Bible
(Job Opening ID #: 14871)
The Department of Religious Studies seeks to make a full-time, tenure-track appointment at the rank of Assistant Professor for a specialist in Hebrew Bible in the context of either Second Temple or Hellenistic Judaism. Appointee will participate in both graduate and undergraduate curricula of a religious studies department. Position starts September 1, 2010.
Please send letter, 3 letters of recommendation, CV, and writing sample no longer than 25 pages to Hebrew Bible Search Committee, Northwestern University, Department of Religious Studies, Crowe Hall 5-179, 1860 Campus Drive, Evanston, IL 60208. Applications must be received by October 2, 2009.
http://www.religion.northwestern.edu/
SPANISH & PORTUGUESE
Open Rank in Latin American Literature & Culture
(Job Opening ID #: 15164)
The Department of Spanish and Portuguese seeks to hire at the rank of tenured associate or full professor; applications from late-term assistant professors will also be considered. Candidates must have a specialization in Latin American literature; a focus on Mexican or Brazilian literatures is welcome but not required. Expertise in a complementary discipline or field (e.g. anthropology, visual culture, Latino Studies, cultural studies, etc.) also welcome. Applicants who would contribute to a multidisciplinary environment are especially sought. Ph.D. required. Evidence of outstanding scholarly achievement and excellent teaching essential; native or near-native fluency in Spanish and/or Portuguese necessary; competence in another regional language very desirable.
Send letter of application, curriculum vitae, statements of research interests and teaching philosophy, and a representative publication to: Search Committee, Department of Spanish and Portuguese, Northwestern University, 1860 Campus Drive, Crowe Hall 1-141, Evanston. IL 60208-2161. Review of applications will begin on November 23, 2009 and will continue until position has been filled.
http://www.spanish-portuguese.northwestern.edu/
2008-09
LINGUISTICS
Assistant Professor in Middle East studies
SEARCH ON HOLD
The Department of Linguistics invites applications from Scholars with expertise and research interests in any aspect of Middle Eastern Languages and linguistics. We are seeking a Ph.D. in any subfield of linguistics or a related discipline who has analyzed primary data (e.g., experimental data, field data, or natural language corpora) in order to address theoretical issues with a focus on the languages of the Middle East, including but not limited to Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish and Persian. The Linguistics Department is participating in a multi-departmental search; thus there is an opportunity for a joint hire with another department.
Applicants should submit a CV, a letter describing research and teaching interests, two writing samples, and three letters of reference. Review of applications will begin on October 15, 2008.
E-mail inquiries should be directed to search@ling.northwestern.edu.
Please send all materials to:
Middle East Faculty Search Committee
Department of Linguistics
Northwestern University
2016 Sheridan Road
Evanston, IL 60208-4090
Tel: 847-491-7020, Fax: 847-491-3770
Letters of reference can be sent electronically to the email above, or by mail to the address above, by October 15, 2008.
http://www.wcas.northwestern.edu/linguistics
POLITICAL SCIENCE
Open-rank position in political theory
The Department of Political Science invites applications for an open-rank position in political theory. In addition to specific areas of specialization in the field, the ideal candidate will have broad preparation in the history of political thought; teaching experience; and an ability to offer a range of courses at all levels, including graduate seminar instruction. Candidates at the Assistant Professor level should submit a cover letter, CV, writing sample, three letters of recommendation, and teaching evaluations (if available). Candidates for a tenured position should initially submit a cover letter and CV. The search committee will start reviewing files by October 1, continuing until the position is filled. Applications should be sent to: Political Theory Search Committee, c/o Margaret Graves, Department of Political Science, Northwestern University, 601 University Place, Evanston, IL 60208.
PSYCHOLOGY
Open rank position in psychometrics
SEARCH CANCELED
http://www.wcas.northwestern.edu/psych/
SOCIOLOGY
Assistant Professor in Middle East studies
SEARCH ON HOLD
The Department of Sociology invites applications of scholars studying the culture, history, politics, economy and or social structure of the Middle East. This is a tenure-track position at the rank of Assistant Professor, to begin fall 2009. The Sociology Department is participating in a multi-department search; thus there is an opportunity for a joint hire across relevant departments. We seek scholars focusing on the "core" areas of Arabic, Hebrew, Turkish and Persian speaking territories, but comparative research is also welcome. Substantive topics of study and methods are open. Applicants should submit a CV, a letter describing research and teaching interests, two writing samples, and three letters of reference. Please send all materials electronically to: Chair, Middle East Faculty Search, sociol@northwestern.edu. Review of applications will begin on October 1, 2008. Letter of reference can be sent electronically to the email above, or by mail to Chair, Middle East Faculty Search, Department of Sociology, Northwestern University, 1810 Chicago Ave, Evanston, IL 60208-1330, by October 1, 2008.
http://www.sociology.northwestern.edu/
Northwestern University is located in Evanston, IL 60208.
Northwestern University is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer, and is committed to fostering a diverse faculty; women and minority applicants are encouraged to apply.
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