Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies at Northwestern University

Northwestern University • Evanston, IL

389d • $90,000 - $130,000

About The Position

The Assistant Professor of Asian American Studies at Northwestern University is a full-time academic position beginning September 1, 2025. The role involves teaching undergraduate courses, advising students, and contributing to program development within the Council for Race and Ethnic Studies. Candidates should have a Ph.D. in relevant fields and a commitment to interdisciplinary scholarship.

Requirements

• Ph.D. in humanities or social sciences by the start date
• Training in interdisciplinary fields such as Ethnic Studies, Asian American Studies, Pacific Islands Studies, Indigenous Studies, Gender and Sexuality Studies, or American Studies

Nice To Haves

• Experience in program building
• Strong commitment to diversity and inclusion in teaching and scholarship

Responsibilities

• Teach undergraduate students in core and elective courses
• Advise students, including majors and minors
• Possibly work with graduate students
• Contribute to program building
• Maintain a typical teaching load of four quarter-length courses per year

Benefits

• Competitive health care plans
• Retirement benefits
• Tuition discounts
• Additional benefits as outlined on the Northwestern HR website

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree