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Glucksman Ireland House (GIH) and the faculty of Arts and Sciences, New York University, invite applications for the position of Director and Glucksman Global Distinguished Professor of Irish Studies. We seek a globally recognized scholar in Irish Studies to lead GIH, one who will enhance the House’s international standing in Irish literature, history, culture, language, and diaspora studies.
Glucksman Ireland House is New York University’s center for the study of Ireland and the Irish diaspora. Renowned for dynamic programming and research initiatives, Glucksman Ireland House is the home of the Glucksman Irish Diaspora Series with NYU Press, the American Journal of Irish Studies , and the Archives of Irish America. We offer an undergraduate minor in Irish Studies and an MA in Irish and Irish-American Studies. Our mission is to foster excellence in the study of Ireland, Irish America, and the Irish Diaspora in New York and the global communities.
The new GIH Director will bring a vision for supporting research and teaching, established administrative skills and a commitment to public engagement. The director will foster Glucksman Ireland House faculty’s teaching, research, and scholarly goals; plan public-facing events and symposia; lead strategies to expand and strengthen Irish Studies within NYU and to continue GIH’s global reputation as a research center, including through development outreach; liaise with the GIH advisory board; administer the day-to-day operations of the center including supervising support staff; mentor, advise, and teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels; conduct research and publish in the scholar’s respective discipline, as well as work strategically with GIH’s research initiatives including the Archives of Irish America, the American Journal of Irish Studies , and the Glucksman Irish Diaspora Series.
Key Qualifications:
- PhD in a field related to the scholar’s home discipline with a strong focus on Irish Studies
- Proven record of publications and scholarly activities including field-defining books, peer-reviewed articles, and related public-facing projects such as exhibition curation, digital humanities projects, or archival management
- A proven record of public engagement and public outreach, including to an international audience
- Demonstrable experience with university administration, preferably in a senior administrative role at the departmental or university level, and the leadership skills to run a dynamic scholarly program or department
- Ability to work with philanthropic communities engaged with higher education, and with an active advisory board
- Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and advising post-graduate research, including serving as a thesis advisor
- Ability to engage with Irish-language scholarship or community, owing to either facility in the language or support for its role in the broader Irish Studies endeavor
- A record of securing grants or other funding streams for advancing scholarly work
The initial appointment will be for 3 years with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 10 years total at the level of global distinguished professor (non-tenure rank), expected to commence September 1, 2027, pending administrative and budgetary approval.
Applicants should submit a covering letter, CV, and names of three references. Long-listed candidates will be requested to send additional materials. Review of applications will begin on Dec 15, 2026.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $250,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who are sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to inclusive excellence, please read here: https://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultyexcellence.html .
For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Sustainability Statement
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability
Glucksman Ireland House (GIH) and the faculty of Arts and Sciences, New York University, invite applications for the position of Director and Glucksman Global Distinguished Professor of Irish Studies. We seek a globally recognized scholar in Irish Studies to lead GIH, one who will enhance the House’s international standing in Irish literature, history, culture, language, and diaspora studies.
Glucksman Ireland House is New York University’s center for the study of Ireland and the Irish diaspora. Renowned for dynamic programming and research initiatives, Glucksman Ireland House is the home of the Glucksman Irish Diaspora Series with NYU Press, the American Journal of Irish Studies , and the Archives of Irish America. We offer an undergraduate minor in Irish Studies and an MA in Irish and Irish-American Studies. Our mission is to foster excellence in the study of Ireland, Irish America, and the Irish Diaspora in New York and the global communities.
The new GIH Director will bring a vision for supporting research and teaching, established administrative skills and a commitment to public engagement. The director will foster Glucksman Ireland House faculty’s teaching, research, and scholarly goals; plan public-facing events and symposia; lead strategies to expand and strengthen Irish Studies within NYU and to continue GIH’s global reputation as a research center, including through development outreach; liaise with the GIH advisory board; administer the day-to-day operations of the center including supervising support staff; mentor, advise, and teach at both graduate and undergraduate levels; conduct research and publish in the scholar’s respective discipline, as well as work strategically with GIH’s research initiatives including the Archives of Irish America, the American Journal of Irish Studies , and the Glucksman Irish Diaspora Series.
Key Qualifications:
- PhD in a field related to the scholar’s home discipline with a strong focus on Irish Studies
- Proven record of publications and scholarly activities including field-defining books, peer-reviewed articles, and related public-facing projects such as exhibition curation, digital humanities projects, or archival management
- A proven record of public engagement and public outreach, including to an international audience
- Demonstrable experience with university administration, preferably in a senior administrative role at the departmental or university level, and the leadership skills to run a dynamic scholarly program or department
- Ability to work with philanthropic communities engaged with higher education, and with an active advisory board
- Experience teaching and mentoring undergraduate and graduate students and advising post-graduate research, including serving as a thesis advisor
- Ability to engage with Irish-language scholarship or community, owing to either facility in the language or support for its role in the broader Irish Studies endeavor
- A record of securing grants or other funding streams for advancing scholarly work
The initial appointment will be for 3 years with the possibility of renewal to a maximum of 10 years total at the level of global distinguished professor (non-tenure rank), expected to commence September 1, 2027, pending administrative and budgetary approval.
Applicants should submit a covering letter, CV, and names of three references. Long-listed candidates will be requested to send additional materials. Review of applications will begin on Dec 15, 2026.
In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $175,000 - $250,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate’s work experience, education/training, key skills, internal peer equity, as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.
Arts & Science at NYU is at the heart of a leading research university that spans the globe. We seek scholars of the highest caliber who are sensitive to the needs of and possess an interest in working in a broad academic community with different viewpoints and backgrounds. NYU affirms the value of differing perspectives on the world as we strive to build the strongest possible university with the widest reach. To learn more about the Arts & Science commitment to inclusive excellence, please read here: https://as.nyu.edu/departments/facultyexcellence.html .
For people in the EU, click here for information on your privacy rights under GDPR: www.nyu.edu/it/gdpr
NYU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a policy of equal treatment and opportunity in every aspect of its recruitment and hiring process without regard to age, alienage, caregiver status, childbirth, citizenship status, color, creed, disability, domestic violence victim status, ethnicity, familial status, gender and/or gender identity or expression, marital status, military status, national origin, parental status, partnership status, predisposing genetic characteristics, pregnancy, race, religion, reproductive health decision making, sex, sexual orientation, unemployment status, veteran status, or any other legally protected basis. All interested persons are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.
Sustainability Statement
NYU aims to be among the greenest urban campuses in the country and carbon neutral by 2040. Learn more at nyu.edu/sustainability
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in distinguished professor jobs.
- Terminal degree (Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or equivalent) in the relevant discipline
- Demonstrated record of peer-reviewed scholarship, grants, or creative work
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness at the undergraduate or graduate level
- Active external funding or a credible plan to secure research grants
- Experience advising graduate students, postdocs, or research teams
- Contributions to departmental or professional service and leadership
Tips for Your Distinguished Professor Job Search
Tailor your CV to each search
Distinguished professor searches weigh your research agenda, teaching philosophy, and service record differently by institution type. Lead with peer-reviewed publications and grant history for R1 universities, and shift your teaching narrative to the front for liberal arts colleges.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists distinguished professor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target your research statement precisely
Your research statement should name two or three specific faculty members whose work intersects with yours and explain the collaboration potential. Generic statements about interdisciplinary research are easy for search committees to overlook.
Prepare a teaching portfolio early
Many distinguished professor searches request syllabi, student evaluation summaries, and a reflective teaching statement. Compile these materials before you apply so committee requests don't catch you scrambling mid-process.
Negotiate startup packages before accepting
Lab space, graduate student funding, course releases, and equipment budgets are negotiable at the offer stage and rarely offered voluntarily. Know your research requirements and ask for them in writing before you sign.
Follow up after the campus visit
Send a brief thank-you email to the search committee chair within two days of your campus visit, referencing a specific conversation or talk moment. It signals genuine interest and keeps you top of mind during committee deliberations.
Distinguished Professor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most distinguished professors?
The most active employers for distinguished professors right now are Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, UNC Charlotte, and New York University, and the most openings are in North Carolina, New York, and Washington, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Research universities and academic medical centers tend to post the highest volume of distinguished professor searches.
How many distinguished professor jobs are remote?
About 0% of distinguished professor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, which is lower than most professional fields given the in-person demands of teaching and lab supervision. Online program faculty roles and some research-only endowed positions are the sub-areas most likely to offer remote or flexible arrangements.
How do you become a distinguished professor?
You earn a distinguished professor title by building a nationally or internationally recognized body of scholarship, securing sustained external funding, and demonstrating sustained excellence in teaching and service. Most institutions award the distinction through a formal review process initiated by department colleagues or a dean, requiring nomination materials, external letters from prominent scholars, and approval by a faculty committee and provost.
Can you get hired as a distinguished professor with limited senior-level experience?
Distinguished professor is a senior rank, so direct appointments at that level without an established record are rare, but not impossible for researchers who have built unusually high impact in a short period. A stronger path is accepting an associate or full professor offer first, building your grant portfolio and citation record over several years, and then pursuing the distinguished designation through your institution's internal review or by fielding offers from peer institutions.
What does the distinguished professor interview process look like?
Most searches begin with an initial screening call with the department chair or search committee, followed by a campus visit that typically includes a research talk, a teaching demonstration or seminar, one-on-one meetings with faculty and graduate students, and a meeting with the dean. The process usually unfolds over several weeks, and finalists are often asked to submit additional materials such as a full research agenda or evidence of grant activity before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to distinguished professor jobs?
You can find and apply to distinguished professor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from colleges and universities across the United States. Search for roles that match your discipline and seniority, then apply directly to each listing that fits your background and research interests.
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