Dr. James Campbell

Professor

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Biography

James Campbell is the Edgar E. Robinson Professor of U.S. History at Stanford University, where he has taught since 2008. His previous positions include Professor of American Civilization and Africana Studies at Brown University, where he served from 2007 to 2008, along with an extensive academic career that began with an Assistant Professorship at Northwestern University in 1989. Campbell has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Phi Beta Kappa Award for Undergraduate Teaching at Stanford and a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in History. He has contributed to various high school curriculums, focusing on themes such as the Civil Rights Movement and slavery in America. His consulting work includes collaborations with the Smithsonian Institution and historical projects related to American history at a national level, showcasing his commitment to public history. Campbell's research interests encompass African American History, the Civil Rights Movement, and the historical narratives surrounding slavery in the United States. Throughout his career, he has been involved in teaching and mentoring students at both undergraduate and graduate levels, supervising various dissertations, and administering educational initiatives aimed at enhancing the understanding of American history.

Research Interests

Experience

Professor

— Present

Stanford University • Stanford, California

Teaching and conducting research in U.S. History.

Professor

— Present

Brown University •

Taught American Civilization and Africana Studies.

Associate Professor

— Present

Brown University •

Taught American Civilization and Africana Studies.

Senior Research Officer

— Present

Institute Advanced Social Research, University of the Witwatersrand •

Conducted research on social issues.

Assistant Professor

— Present

Northwestern University •

Taught History.

Instructor

— Present

Stanford University •

Taught History.

Junior Lecturer

— Present

University of the Witwatersrand • South Africa

Taught History.

Courses

HISTORY 200MM AFRICAAM 147 AFRICAAM 47 CSRE 174 CSRE 74 HISTORY 147 HISTORY 47 HISTORY 361 COLLEGE 101 HISTORY 299F HISTORY 399Y HISTORY 399W HISTORY 499X SOC 191 HISTORY 299S HISTORY 351D HISTORY 468B HISTORY 209S AMSTUD 259C HISTORY 259C HISTORY 359C HISTORY 1 HISTORY 150B

Requirements for Stanford University

Doctorate Program
Requirements
GPA Requirement
Required:3.5
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:100
GRE General
Verbal
Required:160
Quantitative
Required:165
Analytical Writing
Required:4.5
Overall
Required:4.5
Prerequisites
Bachelor degree from an accredited institution Strong background in mathematics and programming
Application Checklist
  • Statement of Purpose
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Official transcripts
  • Resume/CV
Specialization Notes

The Computer Science department emphasizes research potential. GRE General is currently optional but recommended for some tracks.