Academic Opportunity: Microsoft Visiting Research Scholar/Visiting Professor of Information Technology Policy – Princeton University

Academic Opportunity: Microsoft Visiting Research Scholar/Visiting Professor of Information Technology Policy – Princeton University

• Institution: Princeton University

• Center: Center for Information Technology Policy (CITP)

• Academic Area: Engineering / Technology Policy

• Position: Microsoft Visiting Research Scholar / Visiting Professor of Information Technology Policy

• Interfolio ID: 194745

• Appointment Type: Visiting Academic Appointment

• Location: Princeton, New Jersey, United States

• Work Mode: In-Person

• Typical Appointment Duration: Up to 9 Months

• Expected Start Date: Around September 1, 2027

• Salary / Remuneration: Dependent on the candidate’s current salary and may be up to their full salary at the home institution

• Full Consideration Deadline: December 7, 2026

• Final Application Deadline: April 30, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Overview of the Opportunity

The Center for Information Technology Policy at Princeton University invites applications for its Microsoft Visiting Research Scholar/Visiting Professor track.

The programme is intended for nationally or internationally recognized academics in technology policy who are on leave from another institution.

Appointments are generally for up to nine months and are expected to begin around September 1, 2027.

Possible Contributions to CITP

The selected scholar is expected to contribute to CITP’s mission through at least one of the following:

• Teach one course related to their research.

• Design and lead a conference or workshop series.

• Collaborate with Princeton faculty on research.

• Jointly mentor students or CITP emerging scholars.

Applicants must provide a detailed proposal describing how they plan to contribute during the appointment.

Teaching Option

Candidates proposing to teach should include:

• Potential course topics

• Sample syllabus

• Reading list

Teaching is subject to:

• Sufficient student enrollment

• Approval from the Dean of the Faculty

If the appointed scholar teaches a course, they may carry the title:

• Microsoft Visiting Assistant Professor

• Microsoft Visiting Associate Professor

• Microsoft Visiting Professor

depending on rank and experience.

Conference / Workshop Option

Applicants proposing to organize a conference or workshop series should describe:

• Theme and scope

• Potential speakers

• Intended audience

• Expected scholarly or policy outputs

Research Collaboration Option

Candidates proposing collaborative research should outline:

• Proposed joint research project

• Relevant Princeton faculty collaborators

• Potential student mentorship opportunities

• Expected contribution to CITP’s research mission

Qualifications

Applicants must have:

• A Ph.D. or J.D.

• National or international recognition as an expert in technology policy

• An active appointment at another institution

• Approved leave from their home institution for the full Princeton appointment period

Selected candidates must provide documentation from their home institution confirming leave status.

Academic Rank

The primary appointment will normally be at the rank of:

• Visiting Research Scholar, or

• Visiting Professional Specialist

depending on the candidate’s experience.

Typically, one Microsoft Visiting Professor is appointed each year.

Salary / Remuneration

Salary is dependent on the candidate’s current compensation and may be up to their full salary at the home institution.

Applicants should indicate:

• Salary requirements

• Existing salary support

• Sabbatical funding or other institutional support

Written proof of employment and salary from the candidate’s home institution will be required upon hire.

Application Checklist

Applicants must submit:

1. Curriculum Vitae

2. Research Statement

3. Cover Letter

   • Academic and professional background

   • Interest in the CITP programme

   • Salary requirements

   • Details of any external or sabbatical support

   • Proposal describing planned contribution to CITP

Additional materials depend on the proposed contribution:

• Teaching: Sample syllabus and reading list

• Conference / Workshop: Detailed event proposal

• Research Collaboration: Joint project and mentorship plan

Nature of Appointment

• Visiting Academic Appointment

• In-Person

• Up to 9 Months

• Technology Policy Focus

• Research, Teaching, Workshop, or Mentoring Contribution

• Candidate Must Be on Leave from Another Institution

Important Dates

• Open Date: October 14, 2026

• Full Consideration Deadline: December 7, 2026

• Expected Start Date: Around September 1, 2027

• Final Application Deadline: April 30, 2027 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time

Applications received after December 7, 2026 will only be reviewed if the position remains available.

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online through Interfolio.

Interfolio ID: 194745

Application Link:
https://dossier.interfolio.com/apply/194745

CITP Fellows Programme:
https://citp.princeton.edu/programs/fellows/

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