Our scholarly community is defined by the belief that a commitment to academic excellence can change what’s possible in one’s research and in the world. On a dynamic campus defined by the open pursuit of knowledge and cross-disciplinary exchange, Princeton University sets the highest standard for scholarship and education across disciplines. Pursued with a spirit of discovery and academic rigor, and articulated to the next generation through innovative teaching, our collective work is informed by an enduring drive to have an impact. Dedicated to the pursuit of academic freedom as a mechanism for insight, our scholars seek every opportunity to uncover what’s possible when we work in dialogue across ranks, across fields, and often across continents. Our Faculty Renowned for the superlative quality of their research and teaching, both of which are central to one’s role here, the scholarly pursuits of our faculty are many — reflecting the unique range of interests that define our globally oriented University. Yet as a community, they share a deeper vision, articulated through service to the nation and humanity and the cultivation of life-changing educational opportunities for our students. Faculty and student life intersect on campus in meaningful ways here, from classes that inspire future careers, to thoughtful advising on senior theses and independent work. At the same time, our scholars guide solutions of global import and create new possibilities within their fields. By the Numbers (as of November 1, 2023) 1315 faculty (including visitors and part-time faculty) 854 tenured and tenure-track faculty 78% tenured Additional Facts & Figures 1315 faculty (including visitors and part-time faculty) Tenured & Tenure-Track 541 professors 122 associate professors 191 assistant professors Non-Tenure Track 14 instructors 306 lecturers 41 senior lecturers 8 university lecturers 3 lecturers with the rank of professor 8 professors of the practice Visitors 81 visitors Excluding visitors, 491 members of the faculty are women, 207 of whom have tenure. Our Academic Professionals Reflecting a plethora of research interests and career pathways, Princeton’s academic professionals are united in their passion for intellectual investigation. Central to the cultivation of Princeton’s scholarly environment, our scientists, scholars and librarians pursue groundbreaking ideas independently and in concert with the extended University community. By the Numbers (as of November 1, 2023) 1,691 academic professionals 763 postdoctoral researchers 335 visitors Additional Facts & Figures 1,691 academic professionals 1072 professional researchers (inclusive of 763 postdoctoral researchers) 215 professional specialists 69 professional librarians 335 visitors Honors and Awards Eleven current Princeton faculty members (including emeritus) and scholars are recipients of the Nobel Prize. NamePrizeYearJoseph H. Taylor, emeritusphysics1993Eric F. Wieschaus, emeritusphysiology/medicine1995Daniel C. Tsui, emeritusphysics1998David J. Gross, emeritusphysics2004Paul Krugman, emerituseconomics2008Christopher Sims, emerituseconomics2011Angus Deaton, emerituseconomics2015F. Duncan Haldanephysics2016James Peebles, emeritusphysics2019David MacMillanchemistry2021Syukuro Manabephysics2021John J. Hopfieldphysics2024
