SOUTH ASIAN STUDIES
The Department of Middle Eastern, South Asian, and African Studies at Columbia University invites applications for a tenured appointment in modern South Asian Studies, broadly conceived. The appointment will be at the rank of Associate or Full Professor. The department seeks a scholar with a distinguished record of research and publication, whose work is grounded in the languages and cultural forms of the subcontinent.
The successful candidate will join a department committed to innovative research and teaching, in which conversations across disciplines, regions, and historical periods are encouraged.
Review of applications will begin November 9, 2026; the position will remain open until filled. On-campus interviews will take place in the spring 2027 semester. The appointment will begin on July 1, 2028.
PhD Required
Application Instructions:
All applications must be made through Columbia University’s Academic Search and Recruiting (ASR) system. Please upload the following required materials to: https://dossier.
• Cover letter explaining research and teaching interests and plans for future research
• Curriculum vitae
• Contact information for referees (who may be asked to upload letters to the ASR/Interfolio system at a later stage in the search process, after candidates are shortlisted)
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Salary Range Associate Professor: $140,000-$160,000; Professor: $160,000-$220,000Pay Transparency Disclosure
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
