Craig M. Cogut Visiting Professorship in Latin American and Caribbean Studies
The Craig M. Cogut Visiting Professorship brings leading scholars from Latin America and the Caribbean to Brown University to teach and conduct research in a wide variety of fields. Visiting Professors are appointed through the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (CLACS) at the Watson School for International and Public Affairs. Cogut Visiting Professors (CVPs) meet regularly with undergraduate and graduate students; give presentations on campus through CLACS or affiliated units; and teach one undergraduate course on Latin America and/or the Caribbean per semester OR participate fully as a co-teacher in an already existent course at Brown.
Eligibility
- Preference will be given to individuals working in Latin America or the Caribbean, but we will also consider U.S.-based applicants.
- Academic applicants must hold a Ph.D. in any discipline of the humanities or social sciences, and must be at least five years out from the awarding of the doctoral degree. In exceptional circumstances, we may consider applicants with professional qualifications and extensive experience in academia, the arts, and the public service.
- For this position, Brown offers only the J-1 visa classification to scholars who need immigration sponsorship in order to enter the U.S. and commence lawful employment under the terms of their appointment
Application
Applications for the Fall 2026-Spring 2027 cycle open the second week of October and close the first week of December.
- A cover letter describing your research, teaching, accomplishments, and proposed length of stay (one or two semesters; if one semester, please indicate your preferred semester). Candidates should address how they would contribute to the research and/or teaching missions of our diverse and inclusive university community
- A current curriculum vitae (C.V.).
- A list of up to three professional references. If applicable, the name of a professional contact at Brown University who is familiar with your work and/or with whom you may wish to collaborate or co-teach a course.
- A one-page description of the course or courses you propose to teach as a Visiting Professor. Courses may be taught in English, Spanish, or Portuguese. Alternatively, you may propose to co-teach a course with a faculty member at Brown and include their name.
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