Collaborative Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow: Vanderbilt University, in collaboration with the College of Arts and Science and the Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities, is offering an exceptional opportunity for postdoctoral scholars. The Collaborative Humanities Postdoctoral Program (CHPP) aims to tackle contemporary global challenges by bringing together scholars from various backgrounds and expertise in the humanities. This three-year fellowship will provide opportunities to develop research projects, teach undergraduate courses, and enhance professional skills.
Designation
Collaborative Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow
Research Area
The CHPP encompasses three tracks, each focusing on critical issues of racial, gender, and social justice:
- Urban Humanities: Exploring the past, present, and future of cities and their residents in a global context, emphasizing spatial justice and interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Environmental Humanities: Examining the historical, cultural, social, and ethical connections between humans and the environment with a commitment to sustainability and environmental justice.
- Global Humanities: Investigating the impact of global movements of people, goods, and ideas, with a focus on dislocation, belonging, and citizenship.
Location
Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN
Eligibility/Qualification
Qualified applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Hold a Ph.D. in the humanities or humanistic social sciences awarded between August 1, 2021, and July 1, 2024.
- Fellowships are for up to three years, with annual renewals, starting on August 16, 2024.
- Candidates should be eligible to work in the United States.
Job Description
As a Collaborative Humanities Postdoctoral Fellow, you will have the following responsibilities:
- Teach an established course in the fall term while developing new undergraduate courses in your selected track during the spring.
- Participate in working groups and programs within your track and across all three tracks.
- Approach your research questions with innovation and a collaborative spirit.
- Engage actively in the intellectual life of the campus and the Robert Penn Warren Center.
How to Apply
To apply, please include the following:
- Application narrative (up to 1,000 words) outlining your professional interests in at least one of the three tracks (urban, environmental, global) and suitability for this fellowship.
- Curriculum Vitae (no more than 5 pages).
- Scholarly writing sample (up to five pages).
- Evidence of teaching effectiveness and a commitment to innovative, interdisciplinary, and immersive approaches (up to 5 pages).
- Three letters of recommendation.
All application materials, including letters of recommendation, should be uploaded to Interfolio by the deadline on November 1, 2023.
For inquiries, please contact Holly Tucker, Director, Robert Penn Warren Center for the Humanities, at rpwdirector@vanderbilt.edu.
Last Date for Apply
The application deadline is November 1, 2023, at 11:59 PM Eastern Time.
About Vanderbilt University
At Vanderbilt University, we are deeply committed to fostering equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our diverse community celebrates individuality and values differences. As an equal opportunity employer, we actively promote diversity in our workplace and learning environments. We believe that diverse voices enhance our mission and contribute to excellence in higher education. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Join us in creating an inclusive and enriching community.
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