Barnard College

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The Human Rights Program at Barnard College, Columbia University invites applications for an assistant professor position for an individual whose scholarship and expertise address the topic of human rights and who has a Ph.D. in either Economics, History, or Political Science. The position will begin July 2026. This is a split-line position where the appointment would be half in the Human Rights Program and half in the department that corresponds to the successful candidate’s disciplinary background.

The particular area of topical expertise relating to human rights is open but suitable areas of expertise may include gendered, racial, and/or socio-economic inequalities; indigenous rights; LGBTQ rights; disability rights; health, reproductive rights, and/or bodily autonomy; climate change, animal rights, and/or environmental rights; migration; and peace and conflict studies.

Candidates must have a Ph.D. in either Economics, History, or Political Science and should have a promising research agenda and record of scholarship in the area of human rights. Additionally, candidates must have a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching and mentoring.

For questions about the position, please contact J.C. Salyer, at humanrightssearch@barnard.edu. Review of applications will begin approximately on December 15, 2025 but applications will be accepted until the positions are filled.