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Wesleyan University · 1 month ago

Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow

Middletown, CT

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid, Senior Level

$70K/yr - $70K/yr

Wesleyan University is offering a postdoctoral fellowship funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for scholars who have recently completed their Ph.D. in the humanities or humanistic social sciences. The fellowship aims to provide scholars with time to further their work while engaging with distinguished faculty and participating in the Center for the Humanities.

Higher Education

Culture & Values

H1B Sponsor Likely

Responsibilities

Teach a one-semester undergraduate course

Participate in the collegial life of the Center for the Humanities

Sponsor conferences, lectures, and colloquia

Give one public lecture

Qualification

Ph.D. in humanitiesCross-disciplinary researchTeaching experiencePublic speakingResearch proposal writing

Required

Ph.D. degree received after June 2022 in any field of inquiry in the humanities or humanistic social sciences

Candidates do not need to have their PhD in hand at the time of application, but will need to have it by June 30, 2026

Cover letter of application, including a statement of current research interests and a brief proposal for a one-semester undergraduate course

Full curriculum vitae

Writing sample of published work, extracts from the dissertation, or drafts of work in progress (not to exceed 25 pages)

Email addresses of three references for confidential letters of recommendation

Ability to embrace the college's commitment to fostering an inclusive community

Willingness to work on weekdays while the university is in session and to reside in Middletown, CT

Benefits

Comprehensive group insurance plans

Wellness programs and incentives

Generous paid time off

Retirement plans

Flexible work schedules

Employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify

Company

Wesleyan University

Wesleyan University is a diverse, energetic liberal arts community where critical thinking and practical idealism go hand in hand.

Founded in 1831

Middletown, Connecticut, USA

501-1000 employees

http://wesleyan.edu

H1B Sponsorship

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