Wesleyan University invites applications for an Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in African American Studies beginning July 1, 2023. We seek candidates with expertise in research areas concerning the African Diaspora, particularly Latin America and/or the Pacific, with substantive research and teaching interests in Black feminisms, Afro-Atlantic history, disability studies, queer studies, and/or environmental studies. The successful candidate will offer courses originating in the African American Studies Department.
The teaching load is one course per semester and the fellowship includes opportunities for scholarly research and professional development. Subject to performance, renewable for a second year is possible.
Ph.D. is required in African American Studies, Africana Studies, or related fields.
Applications received before April 7, 2023 will be given full consideration. To apply, please visit https://careers.wesleyan.edu/postings/9506. Please submit electronically a letter of application, curriculum vitae, a writing sample and a statement of current research. In the cover letter, applicants should describe how they will embrace the college's commitment to fostering an inclusive community, as well as their experience working with individuals from historically marginalized or underserved groups. You will also be asked to provide the email addresses of three referees from whom we may obtain confidential letters of recommendation. Please contact Amy Bello at abello@wesleyan.edu if you have any questions.
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