New York University
Overview
The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) is a center for advanced scholarly research and graduate education, aiming to encourage the study of the economic, religious, political and cultural connections between ancient civilizations. The Institute focuses on the shared and overlapping periods in the development of cultures and civilizations around the Mediterranean basin, and across central Asia to the Pacific Ocean. The approaches of anthropology, archaeology, geography, geology, history, economics, sociology, art history, digital humanities, and the history of science and technology are as integral to the enterprise as the study of texts, philosophy, and the analysis of artifacts. Responsibilities
Appoint two two-year Visiting Assistant Professors with a start date of September 1, 2026. Undertake research projects connected with ISAW’s core academic mission. Teach a graduate-level research seminar at ISAW and one undergraduate course in an NYU department each academic year. Be in residence at the Institute during the appointment period and participate in the intellectual life of the community. Participate in ISAW seminars, present a public lecture on research at ISAW, and mentor graduate students. Qualifications
Applicants should be individuals of scholarly distinction or promise in relevant fields of ancient studies. Scholars who have history of interdisciplinary exchange and interests in Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia are especially welcome and encouraged to apply. Facilities and Support
Access to the Institute’s library, NYU libraries, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (one block away), and other NYC institutions including Columbia University and the New York Public Library; carrel workspace provided. Research account to defray travel and research expenses. Visiting Professorships are for early-career scholars who received PhDs on or after May 1, 2023; current doctoral students in their final year may apply, but PhD must be conferred before the start date (September 1, 2026). Application Process
Applications must be completed in Interfolio and include a cover letter, CV (including publication list), a research proposal, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (published article or dissertation chapter). Applicants must complete a researcher profile form and an EEO form in Interfolio. Letters of recommendation from ISAW faculty and staff are not permitted. The application deadline is November 20, 2025. Submit three referees via Interfolio; they have until December 1 to submit letters. You will receive a system-generated confirmation email from Interfolio once submitted. In-progress applications cannot be reviewed; ensure submission before the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted. Technical help: Interfolio support—https://www.interfolio.com/contact-us/ Other questions: isaw.academic.affairs@nyu.edu. NOTE: If you apply for an ISAW Visiting Assistant Professorship, you will automatically be considered for an ISAW-funded one-year Research Scholar position; do not apply for both. Compensation and Notices
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $79,750-$99,750. NYU considers various factors when extending an offer, including scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, internal equity, market and organizational considerations. For people in the EU, privacy rights under GDPR: https://www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and hiring, regardless of age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, familial status, gender or sex, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decisions, sex, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more atnyu.edu/sustainability
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The Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) is a center for advanced scholarly research and graduate education, aiming to encourage the study of the economic, religious, political and cultural connections between ancient civilizations. The Institute focuses on the shared and overlapping periods in the development of cultures and civilizations around the Mediterranean basin, and across central Asia to the Pacific Ocean. The approaches of anthropology, archaeology, geography, geology, history, economics, sociology, art history, digital humanities, and the history of science and technology are as integral to the enterprise as the study of texts, philosophy, and the analysis of artifacts. Responsibilities
Appoint two two-year Visiting Assistant Professors with a start date of September 1, 2026. Undertake research projects connected with ISAW’s core academic mission. Teach a graduate-level research seminar at ISAW and one undergraduate course in an NYU department each academic year. Be in residence at the Institute during the appointment period and participate in the intellectual life of the community. Participate in ISAW seminars, present a public lecture on research at ISAW, and mentor graduate students. Qualifications
Applicants should be individuals of scholarly distinction or promise in relevant fields of ancient studies. Scholars who have history of interdisciplinary exchange and interests in Africa, Central Asia, South Asia, and Southeast Asia are especially welcome and encouraged to apply. Facilities and Support
Access to the Institute’s library, NYU libraries, The Metropolitan Museum of Art (one block away), and other NYC institutions including Columbia University and the New York Public Library; carrel workspace provided. Research account to defray travel and research expenses. Visiting Professorships are for early-career scholars who received PhDs on or after May 1, 2023; current doctoral students in their final year may apply, but PhD must be conferred before the start date (September 1, 2026). Application Process
Applications must be completed in Interfolio and include a cover letter, CV (including publication list), a research proposal, three letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (published article or dissertation chapter). Applicants must complete a researcher profile form and an EEO form in Interfolio. Letters of recommendation from ISAW faculty and staff are not permitted. The application deadline is November 20, 2025. Submit three referees via Interfolio; they have until December 1 to submit letters. You will receive a system-generated confirmation email from Interfolio once submitted. In-progress applications cannot be reviewed; ensure submission before the deadline. Late submissions will not be accepted. Technical help: Interfolio support—https://www.interfolio.com/contact-us/ Other questions: isaw.academic.affairs@nyu.edu. NOTE: If you apply for an ISAW Visiting Assistant Professorship, you will automatically be considered for an ISAW-funded one-year Research Scholar position; do not apply for both. Compensation and Notices
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $79,750-$99,750. NYU considers various factors when extending an offer, including scope and responsibilities, candidate experience, education, skills, internal equity, market and organizational considerations. For people in the EU, privacy rights under GDPR: https://www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to equal treatment and opportunity in all aspects of recruitment and hiring, regardless of age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, gender identity, ethnicity, familial status, gender or sex, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decisions, sex, sexual orientation, or other legally protected status. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels. Sustainability Statement NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more atnyu.edu/sustainability
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