Humanities and Social Sciences Postdocs 2013-14

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Aarhus University (Den.) - Post-docs in History of Science - (Deadline: 30 Sept. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * 2 Postdoc positions in history of science offered as part of the research project “Shaping Cultures of Prediction: Knowledge, Authority, and the Construction of Climate Change” funded by the Danish Council for Independent Research (Humanities)
 * Position One: “From heuristic to predictive climate simulation: Agendas in the modeling communities”
 * "This subproject examines the shift from heuristic to predictive use of climate models and asks how climate models came to enjoy scientific authority as predictive tools. It will focus on investigating the work and impact of leading US climate modelers such as Stephen H. Schneider, William W. Kellogg and James E. Hansen in the period from about 1970 to 1985"
 * Requirements for this position are: Several years of experience in the history of science. Experience in the history of atmospheric science, climatology or climate modelling will be an advantage; A very good command of English; The ability and willingness to spend time for archival research in the USA (and possibly other countries) and to pursue interviews; Experience and interest in collaborative research and international collaboration.
 * Start Date: ASAP
 * Position Two: “Negotiation of simulation knowledge: Responses from climatology”
 * "This subproject examines the discussion and negotiation of new modeling approaches and knowledge by climatological communities in the UK, Germany and Scandinavia and will focus on leading climatologists."
 * Requirements for this position are: Several years of experience in the history of science. Experiences in the history of atmospheric science, climatology or climate modeling will be of advantage; A good command of either Swedish or German (or both) and the willingness to acquire sufficient language skills in the other language; additionally a good command of English is needed; The ability and willingness to spend time for archival research in Sweden and Germany (and possibly also Austria and Switzerland) and to pursue interviews; Experience and interest in collaborative research and international collaboration.
 * Start Date: Aug. 2014
 * Deadline: 30 Sept. 2013.
 * Received email confirming my application with information on assessment process (10 Oct.)

American Philosophical Society (APS) - Andrew W. Mellon Post-Doctoral Curatorial Fellowship (Deadline: 9 Dec. 2013)
The American Philosophical Society (APS), the nation’s first learned society, invites applications for its two-year Andrew W. Mellon Post-Doctoral Curatorial Fellowship, beginning in September 2014. The APS seeks applications from recent PhDs in the fields of history of science, art history, 18th- or 19th-century American history, or any other related humanities disciplines. The fellowship, based in the APS Museum, will provide hands-on experience in curatorial work and the opportunity to pursue an independent research project, preferably one related to the collections or programs of the Society’s library and museum.

The Mellon Fellow will conduct research in the APS collections in preparation for the APS Museum’s interdisciplinary exhibitions exploring the intersections of history, art, and science. The exhibitions take place in Philosophical Hall, located within Independence National Historical Park. As the public face of the APS, the museum researches and interprets the APS’s extensive collections for the regional, national, and international visitors who converge on Philadelphia’s historic district.

The Fellow’s primary responsibility will be to conduct scholarly research for exhibitions, programs, and other related activities. He or she will be fully integrated into the APS Museum staff, working closely with the curator and others on the curatorial team. The Fellow will gain extensive experience in planning and implementing exhibitions as well as researching and writing interpretive materials for non-scholarly audiences (exhibition texts, publications, etc.). Depending on the Fellow’s interests and the Museum’s needs, he or she may also participate in public programming, museum education, collections management, and/or grant-writing. Twenty percent of the Fellow’s time will be reserved for his or her own independent research, ideally using resources at the APS or kindred regional institutions. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to network with APS Library staff and other post-doctoral fellows in the region’s cultural institutions.

This two-year Fellowship will extend from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2016. Compensation is $45,000 a year plus benefits, along with additional funds for research support, travel, and relocation. The Fellowship may not be held concurrently with any other fellowship or grant.


 * Qualifications: PhD in any humanities discipline, awarded within the past five years. The history of science, 18th- and 19th-century American history, and the history of art often relate most closely to exhibition content. However, the museum's approach is interdisciplinary, and applications from qualified researchers in any humanities discipline are welcome. Excellent analytical and writing skills; experience in writing for different purposes and broad audiences (including but not limited to scholars). Broad interests, along with the intellectual and conceptual tools necessary for working across disciplines and time periods, and for making creative connections. Flexibility and the capacity to learn quickly and to work both independently and in collaboration with others. Project-oriented organizational skills applied to both academic and practical tasks. Strong interest in exploring a career in the museum field.
 * The deadline for receipt of all materials is December 9, 2013.
 * Applications must be submitted by EMAIL only to [mailto:MellonFellowship@amphilsoc.org MellonFellowship@amphilsoc.org] with the subject line as follows: Last Name, First Name_Mellon Application 2014-16.
 * See full list of application materials at http://www.amphilsoc.org/grants/curatorialfellowship.
 * CONFIRMATION: Via email, 12/9

American University of Beirut - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Arts and Humanities, 2014-2015 (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The American University of Beirut invites applications for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Arts and Humanities, for the academic year 2014-2015. The normal duration of appointment will be one year, although some fellows may be considered for a second year at the conclusion of their first semester. Appointees will be attached to a relevant department and will be expected to remain in residence for the duration of the academic year.

The competition is open to recent recipients of the PhD whose research and teaching interests involve one or more of the following disciplines: Arabic language; Arabic literature; archaeology; art history; English language; English literature; fine arts (visual arts, theatre, and music); history; and philosophy. AUB is particularly interested in innovative work that explores humanistic study from multiple perspectives and pushes disciplinary boundaries.

Requirements: Applicants must have received their doctoral degrees no later than 30 days and no earlier than five years prior to the appointment start date; Applications must include: a letter of interest; a curriculum vitae; a statement of research interests (2-3 pages), specifically, research to be undertaken during the fellowship and proposed research product; a dissertation abstract or summary (1 page); samples of publications (or dissertation extracts); a statement of teaching interests and experience; three letters of recommendation; and a copy of the official transcript or the letter of confirmation from the dissertation committee chair indicating that the degree will be granted by the appointment start date. Individuals who have held other postdoctoral fellowships are not barred from applying.

Stipend, benefits, and other advantages of the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Arts and Humanities include: Annual stipend of $45,000; Co-pay health coverage under the University’s Health Insurance Plan; Relocation allowance and housing subsidy as described in the AUB Faculty Handbook; Eligibility for travel grant in the second year of extended fellowships; Teaching load of one course per semester; Participation in Arts and Humanities core group activities; Access to training and support from the Center for Teaching and Learning; the Academic Core Processes and Systems Unit; the Office of Grants and Contracts; and the University Writing Center.

Candidates with experience in or exposure to innovative approaches to research and teaching are strongly encouraged to apply.


 * Application material should be sent to: Arts and Humanities Initiative, American University of Beirut, Building 37, c/o 3 Dag Hammarskjold Plaza, 8th Floor, New York, NY 10017-2303 Or Arts and Humanities Initiative, American University of Beirut, Building 37, P.O. Box 11-0236, Riad El-Solh, Beirut 1107 2020 Lebanon. Electronic submissions are highly encouraged and may be sent to [mailto:ahi@aub.edu.lb ahi@aub.edu.lb].
 * Application review will begin on November 1, 2013 and continue until the positions are filled.

==Australian Catholic University - Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Philosophy (Deadline: 30 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==
 * (up to) four-year postdoctoral research fellowship in Philosophy
 * "The Fellowship aims to support the work of a high-achieving, early career researcher for a period of up to four years. The Postdoctoral Fellow will conduct research relating to aspect of the project “New Waves in French Phenomenology”. "
 * "Selection criteria include: a PhD in philosophy or a related discipline (e.g., theology); PhD awarded less than 8 years ago (not before 31/12/2005).
 * "For more information regarding the position, including full selection criteria and details on how to apply, please contact Dr Nick Trakakis: Nick.Trakakis@acu.edu.au ... phone: +61 3 9953 3263."
 * Deadline: 30 Nov. 2013

Banting Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Canada) - (Deadline: 23 Oct 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program provides funding to the very best postdoctoral applicants, both nationally and internationally, who will positively contribute to the country's economic, social and research‑based growth.

Scope 70 fellowships are awarded annually; a total of up to 140 awards are active at any time.

Fellowships are distributed equally among:


 * Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR)
 * Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC)
 * Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC)

Value: $70,000 per year (taxable)

Duration 2 years (non‑renewable)

The Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program is unique in its emphasis on the synergy between the following:


 * applicant – individual merit and potential to launch a successful research-intensive career
 * host institution – commitment to the research program and alignment with the institution's strategic priorities

An applicant to the Banting Postdoctoral Fellowships program must complete their application in full collaboration with the proposed host institution.
 * Link for full details about Application Process.
 * NOTE: "Canadian citizens, permanent residents of Canada and foreign citizens are eligible to apply."
 * October 23, 2013 (8:00 pm EDT) - Deadline for complete application submission

QUESTION: It seems the candidate (if in anthropology and thus applying for the SSHRC) must be a Canadian citizen? Can anyone confirm this?
 * I believe these are two different programs. Maybe inquiring with the Banting admin. would help?: Program information - [mailto:banting@researchnet-recherchenet.ca banting@researchnet-recherchenet.ca]. Or: maybe someone who has applied before can clarify?
 * Yes, they are two different programs. SSHRC graduate (predoc) fellowships and SSHRC Postdocs are for Canadian citizens only. Banting postdocs are open to anyone and can be taken to "Canadian and foreign universities, affiliated research hospitals, colleges, and not-for-profit organizations with a strong research mandate and capacity".

Bard Graduate Center/ American Museum of Natural History - Post-Doctoral Fellowship in Museum Anthropology (Deadline: 15 Dec. 2013)
The Bard Graduate Center invites applications for a two-year post-doctoral fellowship jointly appointed at the Bard Graduate Center and in the Anthropology Division and the Richard Gilder Graduate School of the American Museum of Natural History. The fellow’s project should focus on an aspect of material culture within Oceania (including not only Polynesia, Melanesia, and Micronesia, but also Australia, Indonesia, and the Philippines), and should make use of the AMNH collection. Ph.D. in Anthropology or related fields required.

The BGC is a graduate research institute committed to studying the cultural history of the material world, drawing on methodologies and approaches from art and design history, economic and cultural history, history of technology, philosophy, anthropology, and archaeology.

The fellow will teach one graduate course each year and will mount an innovative small exhibition, ideally drawing on the collections of the AMNH, in the BGC Focus Gallery. A major purpose of the BGC-AMNH Fellowship is to promote mutual scholarly interest and interaction among fellows, BGC faculty and students, and the AMNH academic community. Candidates will be judged primarily on their research abilities, experience, and on the merits and scope of the proposed research. The Fellow will have office space and be expected to participate fully in the intellectual life of both institutions. Salary is $40,000 per year. Housing is available, as is a small research/travel fund while the Fellow is in residence.

For additional information about the BGC, see http://www.bgc.bard.edu.


 * Applications should include a cover letter, curriculum vitae, sample publication (SASE), and a list of three references, and should be sent by 15 December 2013 to Dean Elena Pinto Simon/Fellowship Search Committee, Bard Graduate Center, 38 W. 86th Street, New York, NY 10024. No electronic applications. The BGC is an AA/EOE employer.

Boston University - Lecturer in Writing (Deadline: 31 Jan. 2014)

 * See full post at Rhetoric/Composition 2014

Boston University - 1 yr. Postdoc in History, Sawyer Seminar: “Reinterpreting the Twentieth Century” (Deadline: 13 Dec. 2013)

 * The Department of History at Boston University invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship beginning July 1, 2014. The fellow will teach one undergraduate lecture course covering the twentieth century and take a leading role in organizing, administering, and participating in a Sawyer Seminar entitled “Reinterpreting the Twentieth Century.” Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, this seminar will assess alternative narratives for framing and narrating twentieth-century history.


 * We seek a junior scholar whose research on some aspect of twentieth-century history engages in comparative, international, or transnational methods or who seeks to recast received analytical categories and narrative structures of the twentieth century in light of new ideas and periodizations. Organizational and editorial skills along with the ability to think broadly across conventional geographic, thematic, and chronological boundaries will form essential components of the position.


 * The fellow will receive a stipend of $50,000 and be eligible for Boston University health benefits. Applications, consisting of a CV, a 2500-word research description, and three letters of recommendation, should be submitted electronically to [mailto:hisearch@bu.edu hisearch@bu.edu]. Applications must be received by December 13, 2013. Candidates must have received a Ph.D. in history or closely-aligned field after June 30, 2010 and must have finished all requirements for the Ph.D. by July 1, 2014. Boston University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Brown University - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Italian Studies and Middle East Studies, 2014-2016 (Deadline: 1 Feb. 2014)
Mediterranean Colonialism/Colonial Mediterranean

The Department of Italian Studies and the Program of Middle East Studies invite applications for a Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship offered by the Cogut Center for the Humanities at Brown University for a term of two (2) years beginning July 1, 2014.

Applicants will have received a Ph.D within the past five (5) years from an institution other than Brown in the fields of Italian Studies, Middle East and North African Studies, Comparative Literature, History, History of Art and Architecture, Anthropology, or any other related field with the Mediterranean as a primary focus. The candidate should have worked in Italian and Arabic. Cogut Fellows participate in the activities of the Center and teach two courses each year in English. The term of the fellowship is two years.

We solicit applications by scholars who approach the Mediterranean in a non-traditional and interdisciplinary manner, but who nevertheless have the Mediterranean as the central focus of their research. Scholars concentrating on the constructed or built environment, on migration studies, media, literature, critical geography or archaeology are especially welcome to apply.

Applicants should submit, along with a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a research statement, a writing sample (in English and of approximately 25 pages), three letters of recommendation, and two course proposals dealing with the topic of Mediterranean Studies.

Stipend: $61,449 (2014/15), 63,907 (2015/16) plus benefits and a yearly $2,000 research budget.


 * Review of applications will begin on February 1, 2014 and will continue until the position is filled. For additional information contact Suzanne_Stewart-Steinberg@brown.edu (Italian Studies) or Beshara_Doumani@brown.edu (Middle East Studies). Brown University is an EEO/AA employer. We strongly encourage women and minorities to apply. For complete job description and application instructions please see: http://apply.interfolio.com/24051

Brown University - Pembroke Center Postdoctoral Fellowship - (Deadline 5 Dec 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
Ad posted at the Chronicle

In 2014-15, the Pembroke Center is awarding one-year residential postdoctoral fellowships to scholars from any field whose research relates to the theme of “Aesthetics and the Question of Beauty”. Fellows are required to participate in the weekly research seminar and teach one undergraduate course. See full seminar description below.


 * “Aesthetics and the Question of Beauty”
 * Seminar Leader: Marc Redfield
 * Professor of English and Comparative Literature


 * The question of the beautiful has preoccupied Western thought since Plato, and remains a rich area of inquiry in today’s world. Manifestos affirming the cultural or ethical importance of aesthetic experience appear regularly; philosophers, artists and art historians, culture and media theorists, anthropologists, and sometimes even evolutionary biologists encounter—in various ways, of course, and with varying frequency and intensity—the question of what it means to say that someone or something is beautiful. This question can even be said to have inscribed itself in the workings of consumer society itself, where some of the most ancient problems and patterns of aesthetic discourse find themselves writ large, in neon. (Is there such a thing or event or experience as “the beautiful” that would be separable from rhetorical manipulation; from technical reproducibility; from commodity fetishism and acquisitive desire; from the objectification of the female body?)


 * In 2014-15 the Pembroke Seminar will explore the topic of the beautiful from as many disciplinary and discursive perspectives as possible. Traditional philosophical questions (such as, e.g., the degree to which the event or experience of beauty is culturally determined) will be taken seriously but submitted to counter-questioning from multiple angles. Can philosophical aesthetics and Darwinian evolutionary theory speak productively to each other? Do judgments or experiences of the beautiful inevitably refer back to being-human in a human body, or do they exceed anthropomorphic limits? To what extent does the question of the beautiful overlap with that of art, even after a century of anti-aesthetic avant-garde movements? How best to interpret the predilection of traditional aesthetic discourse for gender-marked binary oppositions and for metaphysical affirmations of the human?


 * We invite applications from scholars working in all disciplines and fields, including Anthropology, Philosophy, Literary Studies, Classics, History of Art, Cinema and Media Studies, Music, Gender and Women’s Studies, Science Studies, Religious Studies, and across all historical periods and traditions.


 * Applications must be submitted by Thursday, December 5, 2013. Interfolio link to apply: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21792


 * Qualifications: Candidates are selected on the basis of their scholarly potential and the relevance of their work to the research theme. Recipients must have a PhD and may not hold a tenured position. Fellowships are awarded to postdoctoral scholars who received their PhD degrees from institutions other than Brown University

Brown University - Watson Institute Postdoctoral Fellows Program (Deadline: 15 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The Watson Institute for International Studies at Brown University seeks to promote a just and peaceful world through research, teaching, and public engagement. As part of an exciting new phase of growth, the Institute is launching a new postdoctoral fellows program in its core research areas: security, development, and governance. We invite applications from exceptional early career scholars from across the social sciences whose work contributes to one or more of these research areas. Successful candidates will join a growing interdisciplinary community of scholars at the Institute engaged in theoretically and substantively important research that seeks to understand and address some of today's great challenges in ways that are both academically rigorous and relevant to the world.

Watson Postdoctoral Fellows receive two years of support, which need not be consecutive, and have access to all facilities at Brown University as well as regular opportunities to engage with faculty and other researchers across the University. During their appointments, fellows are expected to complete research projects, are required to be in residence for most of their tenure, and may undertake additional training. In addition, postdoctoral fellows will teach one course per year in the relevant academic department.

Eligibility and terms: The fellowship competition is open to candidates from the social sciences, including anthropology, economics, history, political science, and sociology. Scholars of all nationalities who received PhDs within three years of the application deadline are eligible to apply. Residence in the Providence area is required for most of the two-year appointment, unless approval for research-related travel is obtained in advance. Fellows will participate in monthly seminars and other regular events with faculty and scholars at Brown and nearby institutions.

Watson Postdoctoral Fellows will receive an annual stipend of $55,000, plus a health insurance subsidy. Additional funding for conference-related travel and other research expenses is available, and the Watson Institute will host one book conference for each fellow. Candidates selected to be a Watson Postdoctoral Fellow who have not completed their dissertations by July 1, 2014, will be paid a reduced salary until the dissertation is completed.


 * Application procedures: The following materials must be submitted by November 15, 2013, to the application portal (http://apply.interfolio.com/23029):
 * A brief cover letter stating the applicant's academic field, area of specialization, and a short summary of the proposed work during the fellowship period
 * An up-to-date curriculum vitae
 * A statement describing the applicant's proposed research for the duration of the fellowship: this may entail the completion of a dissertation or preparation of a book manuscript for publication, but should also include a summary of the research questions, goals, and methodological approaches of additional research. The statement should not exceed 2,000 words, including all bibliographic references and supplemental material.
 * A copy of each graduate transcript. Note official or non-official transcripts may be submitted.
 * Three letters of recommendation from scholars familiar with the applicant’s research, ideally from his or her discipline


 * Late or incomplete applications will not be considered. Awards will be announced in January, 2014.

Caltech/Huntington Fellowship in Materialities, Texts and Images (Deadline: 31 Jan. 2014)
The Research Division of The Huntington Library, Art Collections, and Botanical Gardens (The Huntington) and the Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology (Caltech) invite applications for a one-year fellowship under their joint research program, Materialities, Texts and Images (MTI), a description of which is available at: http://www.hss.caltech.edu/uploads/File/MTI_program_description_13.pdf. The position is open to post-doctoral scholars and faculty without tenure and is tenable from September 1, 2014. Fellows are expected to conduct their own research at Caltech and at The Huntington; to participate in the MTI program’s events; and to organize a 1- or 2-day workshop on a topic of their choice relevant to the MTI program.


 * Interested candidates should submit a letter of application, vita, a two-page description of their research project, a plan of their proposed workshop, as well as three letters of recommendation by email to: [mailto:mtifellow@hss.caltech.edu mtifellow@hss.caltech.edu] or mailed to: MTI Fellow Search, Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences, MC 228-77, California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, CA 91125. Application deadline is January 31, 2014. Caltech is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women, minorities, veterans, and disabled persons are encouraged to apply.

Carnegie Mellon University - A.W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities (Modern Languages) (Deadline: 15 Jan. 2013)
Carnegie Mellon University, with the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, is pleased to accept applications for one A.W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 academic years. This A.W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship is designed to foster the academic career of a scholar with a recently earned Ph.D. degree by permitting the Fellow to pursue research while gaining mentored experience as a teacher and member of the Department of Modern Languages of the Marianna Brown Dietrich College of Humanities and Social Sciences.

The Department of Modern Languages seeks a candidate in one of the following areas: second language acquisition, cultural dimensions of language acquisition, sociolinguistics, literary and cultural studies, preferably with an interdisciplinary concern with language or linguistics. Candidates should have native or near-native proficiency in one or more of the languages offered in the Department (Arabic, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Russian, Spanish).

Terms of appointment: The Fellow will teach two courses in the Department of Modern Languages in each year of residency. The Fellow will have the opportunity to teach in his or her existing areas of expertise to prepare for a competitive academic job market. The Fellow will be encouraged to take part in the many cross-departmental colloquia, conferences, or seminars through the university’s Humanities Center, the Center for the Arts in Society, and the undergraduate Humanities Scholars Program.

A 2014–2016 Fellow will receive an annual stipend of $50,000 plus benefits, an annual research allowance of $2,500, and three summer months salary for the two-year fellowship.

Application and selection process: Applicants for the 2014–2016 fellowship must have completed a Ph.D. no earlier than January 1, 2012. Candidates who do not yet hold a Ph.D. but expect to by June 30, 2014 should supply a letter from their home institution corroborating such a schedule.


 * Applications for the 2014–2016 fellowship must be submitted by January 15, 2014. Incomplete dossiers will not be reviewed. Candidates should submit a cover letter, CV, personal statement (of no longer than 2000 words) outlining their complete research (including dissertation), work in progress, professional goals and plans for publication, proposed major field(s); of teaching.
 * Strong applicants will be contacted and asked to provide three letters of recommendation and a writing sample. Should you have questions, please direct them to hssdean@andrew.cmu.edu. Applications must be submitted online through Interfolio: https://apply.interfolio.com/23823

Carnegie Mellon University - Center for Africanamerican Urban Studies and the Economy (CAUSE), Postdoctoral Fellowship (Deadline: 30 March 2014)
CAUSE Postdoctoral Fellowship 2014-2015/Carnegie Mellon University

Postdoctoral Fellowship/African American Urban: Postdoctoral Fellow, Center for Africanamerican Urban Studies and the Economy (CAUSE).

The Department of History at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a scholar in the humanities and/or social sciences doing history-related research in African American urban studies.

The appointment is for nine months beginning August 18, 2014. The fellowship carries a stipend of $50,000, and $5,000 for research, benefits and other expenses. The fellow will pursue his/her own research project; interact with faculty, graduate and undergraduate students; and collaborate with the director on current center projects, including the Department of History’s A. W. Mellon-Funded Sawyer Seminar on the “Ghetto” in transnational historical perspective.

Application: Send a cover letter, c.v., two letters of reference, writing sample, and a three-to-five page project proposal. The proposal should include a project description, chapter outline, explanation of the significance to relevant fields, and plans and goals for the fellowship term.


 * Deadline: March 30, 2014 (notification of decision by April 20) Women and minorities are urged to apply. EEO/AA. Send application documents to: Professor Joe William Trotter, Jr. CAUSE, Dept. of History, Carnegie Mellon University, Baker Hall 246C, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890

Carnegie Mellon University - Postdoctoral Fellowship, A. W. Mellon Sawyer Seminar, "The Ghetto," 2014-2015 (Deadline: 20 March. 2014)
The Department of History at Carnegie Mellon University seeks a scholar in the humanities and/or social sciences doing history-related research for its Sawyer Seminar, "The Ghetto: Concept, Conditions, and Connections in Transnational Historical Perspective, from the 11th Century to the Present." Under the directors Wendy Goldman and Joe W. Trotter, this seminar will focus on four case studies of the ghetto: the confinement of European Jews (16th to 19th century), colonial policy in South Africa, Nazi ghettos, and segregation of African Americans. We invite scholars who have received their Ph.D. in or after 2010 and working in any of these four areas to apply for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship. Fellows will pursue his/her own research within the context of regular participation in the seminar. The appointment is for nine months beginning August 20, 2014. The fellowship carries a stipend of $50,000 plus benefits.


 * Send a cover letter, c.v., two letters of reference, writing sample, and a three-to-five page project proposal. The proposal should include a project description, chapter outline, explanation of the significance to relevant fields, and plans and goals for the fellowship term.
 * Send to Hikari Aday (hikarik@andrew.cmu.edu), Program Coordinator for Center for Africanamerican Urban Studies and the Economy (CAUSE), Department of History, Carnegie Mellon University, 5000 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, PA 15213-3890. *Deadline for receipt of applications is December 1, 2013. (Notification of decision by March 15, 2014) Women and minorities are urged to apply. AA/EOE.

==Carthage College (WI)-Miller-Peterson Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellowship in the Western Heritage Program, Jan. 2014 Start Date (Deadline: 15 Oct. 2013) - INTERVIEWS HELD==
 * Carthage College invites applications for a three-year teaching fellowship, starting January 2014, in the Western Heritage Program. With a Ph. D. in any academic discipline by the time of appointment, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching foundational texts of the Western intellectual tradition to first-year college students.
 * The successful candidate will teach two sections of Western Heritage per term, participate in and help lead faculty development activities, and deliver one public lecture. Because the Western Heritage program is at the core of Carthages general education curriculum, ability to engage faculty across disciplines is desirable. The Jack Miller Center, along with local philanthropists Dr. Clifton and Gladys Peterson, generously provided funding for this prestigious position. More information about Carthage's Western Heritage Program can be found at http://www.carthage.edu/western-heritage.
 * Founded in 1847, Carthage is situated on the shore of Lake Michigan, in Kenosha, Wisconsin. Midway between Milwaukee and Chicago, the campus affords quick urban access from the relaxed environment of a small city. The Carthage curriculum is designed to promote critical thinking while challenging students to express themselves effectively.
 * Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by October 15, 2013. Applicants should send a cover letter discussing primary and secondary teaching areas, scholarly interests, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and provide three names of reference as well as any other supporting documents. The application packet should be in a single PDF file and should be sent electronically to: Professor Chris Renaud, Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies Division, Carthage College, Kenosha, WI 53140. [mailto:millerfellow2013@carthage.edu millerfellow2013@carthage.edu]
 * 10/10 - Email confirmation. They will be bringing people to campus for interviews mid-November. Any word since the due date has passed?
 * 11/5 - First round interviews conducted.

==Carthage College (WI) - Western Heritage Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellowship, Aug. 15 2014 Start Date (Deadline: 15 Jan. 2014)==

Carthage College invites applications for a three-year teaching fellowship, starting on August 15, 2014, in the Western Heritage Program. With a recent Ph.D. in any academic discipline by the time of appointment, the ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching foundational texts of the Western intellectual tradition to first-year college students.

The successful candidate will teach two sections of Western Heritage per term, participate in and help lead faculty development activities, and deliver one public lecture. Because the Western Heritage program is at the core of Carthage's general education curriculum, ability to engage faculty across disciplines is desirable. More information about Carthage's Western Heritage Program can be found at http://www.carthage.edu/western-heritage.

Carthage was founded in 1847 and is a private college of the liberal arts and sciences affiliated with the ELCA Lutheran Church with approximately 2,500 full-time and 720 part-time students. The College awards degrees in more than 40 subject areas and has a long-standing commitment to educating the whole person by nourishing the intellectual, spiritual, emotional, social, and physical dimensions of students' lives. The Carthage curriculum is designed to promote critical thinking while challenging students to express themselves effectively. The College is located on the picturesque shore of Lake Michigan midway between Chicago and Milwaukee and is a focal point in the Kenosha community.


 * Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For best consideration, applications should be submitted by January 15, 2014.
 * Applicants should send a cover letter discussing primary and secondary teaching areas, scholarly interests, a curriculum vitae, a statement of teaching philosophy, and provide three names of reference as well as any other supporting documents. The application packet should be in a single PDF file and should be sent electronically to: Professor Chris Renaud, Chair, Interdisciplinary Studies Division, Carthage College, Kenosha, WI 53140. [mailto:whfellow2014@carthage.edu whfellow2014@carthage.edu]

Case Western Reserve University (OH) - Postdoctoral Fellow in African American Studies (Deadline: 17 March 2014)
The College of Arts and Sciences at Case Western Reserve University is offering a postdoctoral fellowship for historical research in African American Studies. The fellowship is open to scholars committed to university-level research and teaching. Fellows must have received their Ph.D. no earlier than spring 2009. The one-year appointment in the History Department begins August 1, 2014, carries a stipend of $45,000 plus medical benefits and up to $5,000 for relocation and research-related expenses. The Fellow is expected to teach one history course (to be cross-listed with Ethnic Studies) in the spring semester, give a public presentation, and submit a report to the director on the year’s activities.


 * Completed applications must include a cover letter, CV, a sample of scholarly writing, and a project proposal (not to exceed five double-spaced pages) that outlines the applicant’s scholarship and research agenda for the fellowship year. Send three confidential letters of recommendation, including preferably one from the dissertation advisor, c/o Emily Sparks, Postdoctoral Fellowship in African American Studies, Department of History, CWRU, 10900 Euclid Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106-7107. Electronic applications accepted at HistoryPostDoc@case.edu. Deadline for receipt of all materials is March 17, 2014. Notification anticipated in early May.

Center for Jewish History - Prins Foundation Postdoctoral and Early Career Fellowship for Emigrating Scholars (Deadline: 6 Jan. 2014)

 * We invite foreign scholars who seek permanent teaching and research positions in North America to apply for this award, which will support 12-month fellowships for scholars who are at the beginning of their careers. Fellows will be provided with an annual stipend of $35,000 to conduct original research in the vast collections of the Center’s partners – American Jewish Historical Society, American Sephardi Federation, Leo Baeck Institute, Yeshiva University Museum, and YIVO Institute for Jewish Research. This award allows the Center to serve as the gateway for emerging scholars seeking to begin a new academic life in North America.
 * Responsibilities of the Prins Foundation Postdoctoral Fellow:
 * Conduct original research using partner collections
 * Deliver at least one lecture based on the research conducted
 * Actively participate in the scholarly community at the Center
 * Acknowledge the Center for Jewish History and the Prins Foundation in all publications resulting from the fellowship
 * Submit a report upon completion of the Fellowship describing her/his experience as a Center Fellow


 * Eligibility: Open to scholars from outside North America who seek permanent teaching and research positions who are at the beginning of their career. Preference will be given to candidates from eastern Europe and the former Soviet Union. Israeli citizens are not eligible.
 * It is the responsibility of the applicant to have the appropriate visa for acceptance of the stipend (award) for the duration of the award. The Center for Jewish History is not a visa-granting institution. However, the Center will help facilitate the visa application process.
 * To learn more and apply, visit fellowships.cjh.org

Central European University - Senior and Junior Core and Humanities Initiative Fellowships (Deadline: 20 Oct. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * The CEU Institute for Advanced Study (CEU IAS) is pleased to announce a new call for its residential research fellowships. Applications are invited for the Senior and Junior Core and Humanities Initiative fellowships for the academic year 2014/15. Fellowships are available in all research areas of the social sciences and humanities, broadly defined. CEU IAS Fellowships are highly competitive and will be awarded on the basis of scholarly excellence.
 * All further information on the new Calls can be found on the CEU IAS website: http://ias.ceu.hu/NewCall
 * Application deadline for all three fellowships: October 20, 2013.

College of William and Mary - Mellon Faculty Fellow, Latin American Studies (Deadline: 11 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * The Latin American Studies Program (http://www.wm.edu/as/globalstudies/latinamerican/) of the College of William & Mary invites applications from recent Ph.Ds for the position of a Mellon Faculty Fellow in the humanities or social sciences. Latin American Studies is an interdisciplinary major, and is supported by more than 20 faculty affiliates from 10 departments. The successful candidate will have a two-year appointment, a three-course load per year, and will also benefit from mentorship and research support. The qualifications are Ph.D. in hand at the time of appointment (August 10, 2014), and a demonstrated interest in blending undergraduate teaching with research in Latin American Studies. Additional expertise in Afro-Latin America and the Caribbean is preferred.
 * For full consideration, application materials are due by November 11, 2013. Review of applications will begin at that time. Applications received after the review date will be considered if needed. Application materials, including a letter of application, CV, a syllabus for a proposed topics course in the candidate’s area of specialization, and three letters of recommendation, at least one of which must speak directly to teaching ability, should be submitted electronically to the online recruitment system https://jobs.wm.edu. Please note that the system will prompt applicants for the contact information for their references. After submission of the application, those individuals will be contacted by us via email to submit letters of recommendation.
 * Has anyone had any word on this Fellowship?
 * Not a word 12/4/13   It would be nice to know if anyone has heard from them.
 * Haven't heard anything. 12/6/13

Columbia Society of Fellows in the Humanities (2014-15 Competition)- (Deadline: 7 Oct 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The Columbia Society of Fellows in the Humanities, with grants from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the William R. Kenan Trust, will appoint a number of postdoctoral fellows in the humanities for the academic year 2014-2015. We invite applications from qualified candidates who have received the PhD between 1 January 2012 and 1 July 2014. Fellows are appointed as Lecturers in appropriate departments at Columbia University and as Postdoctoral Research Fellows. The fellowship is renewable for a second and third year.

In addition to teaching and research, the duties of Fellows include attendance at the Society's lectures and events as well as active participation in the intellectual life of the Society and of the department with which the Fellow is affiliated. The annual stipend will be $60,000. Each Fellow will also receive a research allowance of $5,000 per annum.
 * The Online Application Form can be accessed at http://www.columbia.edu/cu/societyoffellows/fellowship.html. Please follow the instructions carefully, noting that the deadline for submission of hard-copy materials is Monday, 7 October 2013. A select number of candidates will be invited to interview in January 2014. Fellowship decisions will be announced by 1 March 2014. Applicants who have not been contacted for interview by 4 January 2014 should assume that their candidacy is no longer active.
 * NOTE: as in previous years, there is a $30.00 processing fee associated with this application.
 * Also NOTE from FAQ: "We do not accept recommendations from dossier services (e.g. Interfolio)."
 * To Columbia: FUCK you for the application fee and not accepting Interfolio. Do you KNOW how many professors want to write an individually tailored letter just for you?
 * Yeah also didn't see that one, so they essentially cheated me out of 30 dollars, plus the cost of sending it, plus the time I spent on the application. Why don't they put that information anywhere useful?


 * Here we go again kids! Another year, another round of applications.
 * Society of Fellows applications feel like academic ponzi schemes. Lottery tickets are cheaper, less soul-crushing, and may actually have better odds...
 * Received postcard acknowledging receipt 10/25 (I included a self-addressed postcard in my application).

Columbia University, Committee on Global Thought

 * The Committee on Global Thought will not hold the Post-Doctoral Fellowship Competition in Fall 2013 since no positions will be offered in the 2014-2015 academic year. Please refer to cgt.columbia.edu for information on when the Post-Doctoral Fellowship Competition will next reconvene.

Columbia University - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow in Music (Deadline: 11 October 2013) – CAMPUS INTERVIEWS ONGOING

 * The Columbia University Department of Music invites applications for Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowships for a period of two years, to begin July 1, 2014. Appointment will be at the rank of Mellon Teaching Fellow/Lecturer. Ph.D. or equivalent required. The degree must have been received between 1 January 2010 and 1 July 2014. Fellows will be expected to do research, participate in the academic life of the Department of Music, and teach one class per semester in each of the two years (three in Columbia's Core Curriculum and one in the candidate's area of specialization).
 * Minimum Degree Required: Ph.D. or DMA (for composers) at time of appointment. Open (Music Theory, Historical Musicology, Ethnomusicology, Composition).
 * All applicants MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered for the position. All candidates must demonstrate excellent scholarship and show promise for future development as scholars and teachers.
 * All applications must be made through Columbia University's RAPS system. Please upload the following required materials: letter of application, CV, list of three references, a statement of research interests and plans, one writing sample or musical composition, and one syllabus (two pages in length) for the class in the candidate's area of specialization. The syllabus should be uploaded under the category "Other Document 1." RAPS will accommodate uploads of maximum two megabytes in size per document. Composers who wish to include recordings of their music should submit a web URL from which the files can be downloaded.
 * Before uploading documents, applicants first will be asked to input a name and valid email address for each reference provider. The application to this position must include a minimum of three reference letters. The applicant may enable RAPS to generate an automatic email to the reference provider, politely requesting a letter of reference and offering a secure link to the RAPS website where a letter can be uploaded quickly and easily. Wherever possible, letters should be uploaded into the online system. If this is not possible, the applicant should refer the reference provider or dossier service to the following address:
 * Dept of Music (Attn. Mellon Postdoctoral Search Committee), MC1813, 621 Dodge Hall, Columbia University, 2960 Broadway, New York, NY 10027
 * After completing the "Provide References" screens, the applicant will come to the "Attach Documents" screen and be asked to upload into RAPS the required application materials listed above.
 * For inquiries please email Gabriela Kumar at gk2255@columbia.edu.
 * Polite and timely rejection (from the chair) received. (11/19) (X2, verbatim)
 * Message text: ''Thank you applying for the recently advertised position of Mellon (Postdoctoral) Teaching Fellow/Lecturer.  Columbia University receives many applications from highly qualified candidates for its academic positions, and our search committees review each carefully to find a candidate whose strengths best match our needs.  The search committee that reviewed your application was impressed with your background and accomplishments.  However, it has identified other candidates whose credentials make them better choices for this position.

We appreciate the time and effort you put into your application and we extend our best wishes on your search for a position that will take advantage of your many strengths.''
 * to the poster: did you receive the rejection by email or snail mail? Many thanks! (11/25)
 * Answer: the rejection came via email, sent through RAPS. (11/25)
 * They have held/are still in the middle of campus interviews. [posted 11/25]
 * Is this information confirmed? [posted 12/4]
 * No word whatsoever (other than automated confirmation that application was received) (12/1)

Consortium for Faculty Diversity at Liberal Arts Colleges Dissertation/Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Deadline: Oct. 31, 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
http://www.gettysburg.edu/about/offices/provost/cfd/

Mission and Goals: The Consortium is committed to increasing the diversity of students, faculty members and curricular offerings at liberal arts colleges with a particular focus on enhancing the diversity of faculty members and of applicants for faculty positions.

The Consortium was founded as an association of liberal arts colleges committed to strengthening the ethnic diversity of students and of faculty members at liberal arts colleges. The early goals of the Consortium with regard to faculty diversity included encouraging U.S. citizens who are members of under-represented minority groups to complete their graduate programs and to consider faculty employment in liberal arts colleges.

The Consortium invites applications for dissertation fellowships and post-doctoral fellowships from those who will contribute to increasing the diversity of member colleges by increasing their ethnic and racial diversity, maximizing the educational benefits of diversity and/or increasing the number of professors who can and will use diversity as a resource for enriching the education of students. Applicants must be able to provide evidence of U.S. citizenship or unconditional permanent residency status at the time of hire.

Appointments to the fellowships are made by the member institutions according to local needs and local program guidelines under the general framework for dissertation fellowships and post-doctoral fellowships described by the Consortium.


 * The Consortium members (listed below) invite applications in all disciplines of the liberal arts and engineering for Scholar-in-Residence appointments. Applications submitted on or after July 1, 2013 will be considered during 2013-14 for appointments in 2014-15. While there is no general application deadline, all applications received by October 31st will be given fuller consideration.

Cornell University - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Francophone Literature and Culture (Deadline: 15 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * With the sponsorship of the Society for the Humanities, the Department of Romance Studies at Cornell University invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Francophone Literature and Culture. Preference will be given to candidates working on Maghrebian and/or other African literatures, film, and cultural theory. Fellows will teach two courses per year (one upper- and one lower-division). In addition, the Mellon Fellow is invited to participate in the Society for the Humanities' events, including weekly seminar luncheons.


 * Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship for the 2014/15-2015/16 academic years must have received the Ph.D. degree after September 2008. Mellon Fellowships are open to international applicants. Applicants who will have received the Ph.D. degree by June 30, 2014 are eligible. Applicants who do not have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of application must include a letter from the committee chair or department stating that the Ph.D. degree will be conferred before the term of the fellowship begins.


 * Application Procedures - Applicants should submit the following materials for consideration: a curriculum vitae: a detailed statement of research interests; a writing sample; course proposals for the courses the Mellon Fellow will teach while in residence at Cornell; three letters of recommendation


 * Applications are due by November 15, 2013 to the address below
 * Applications should be sent to: Paula L. Epps-Cepero, Program Administrator, Society for the Humanities, Cornell University, 27 East Avenue, Ithaca, NY 14853

Cornell University - Mellon Sawyer Seminar Post-Doctoral Fellowships 2014-15 (Deadline: 16 Dec. 2013)
MELLON SAWYER SEMINAR POST-DOCTORAL FELLOWSHIPS 2014-2015 John E. Sawyer Seminar on the topic of “Political Will”


 * The notion of “political will” is at the heart of debates about the meaning and character of political life. It informs definitions of sovereignty, whether the popular consent of the “people” or other forms of authority. It is an idea that works to legitimize the juridical order and systems of law, in particular the legal form of the constitution. And it is implicit to definitions of democracy and cosmopolitanism alike. Yet despite its centrality, the concept of political will has remained relatively unanalyzed within political theory.


 * This Sawyer Seminar aims to study the topic of political will from a range of disciplinary angles, theoretical approaches, and cultural perspectives. In so doing, we hope to pose a series of questions about political will. First, how is political will genealogically related to correlative constructs, such as jurisdiction, liberalism, and governmentality, and how might a focus on political will shed new light on those terms? Second, how might one historicize and lend contextual specificity to conceptions of political will? What insights into the nature of political will can be gained from a comparative, cross-cultural analysis? Third, what role do culture, aesthetics, and desire play in forging and sustaining political will? Is it generated in the imagination and/or affective, materially grounded practices; or it is better explained as an abstract concept governed by the operations of reason? Fourth, what particular contributions do varying theoretical frameworks (deconstruction, psychoanalysis, Marxism, biopolitics, affect theory, postcolonial studies) offer to an account of political will?


 * While political will is a category that informs nearly all aspects of political existence, this Seminar will devote particular attention to analyzing four sub-topics related to political will: sovereignty and biopolitics, cosmopolitanism, democracy, and constitutionalism. In addition, we expect that many of our conversations will be oriented around questions of aesthetics and the imagination, thus investigating both the cultural and affective attributes of political will?


 * The Mellon Foundation will sponsor one postdoctoral teaching-research fellowship in the humanities, awarded for the one-year period beginning July 2014. The fellowship offers a stipend of $45,000/year. While in residence at Cornell, the Mellon Fellow will hold a department affiliation in one of the humanities departments, participate in all activities associated with the Sawyer Seminar on “Political Will,” have limited teaching duties, and have the opportunity for scholarly work.


 * Eligibility Requirements: Applicants for the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship on “Political Will” for the 2014/15 academic year must have received the Ph.D. degree after September 2008, and must be working on topics related to the theme of "Political Will." Mellon Fellowships are open to international applicants. Applicants who will have received the Ph.D. degree by June 30, 2014 are eligible. Applicants who do not have the Ph.D. in hand at the time of application must include a letter from the committee chair or department stating that the Ph.D. degree will be conferred before the term of the fellowship begins.


 * Application Procedure: Applicants must apply online at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3120
 * Deadline for applications is December 16, 2013.

Cornell University - Postdoctoral Diversity Fellowship-English (Deadline: 8 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The Department of English at Cornell University solicits applications for postdoctoral diversity fellowships from scholars who show promise of distinguished research careers.
 * Eligible applicants might be from underrepresented groups, have faced economic hardship, be first-generation college graduates, or work on topics related to these areas. Those who expect to complete their degrees in 2013-14 may apply for two-year postdoctoral fellowships. The postdoctoral fellowship award for 2014-15 is $56,000.
 * Applications should include a cover letter discussing both research and teaching, a curriculum vitae, a dissertation abstract, a writing sample, and three letters of recommendation.
 * Applications should be submitted electronically to https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/fellowship/3230 by November 1, 2013. For more information, see http://as.cornell.edu/academics/opportunities/diversity-fellowships/index.cfm Cornell is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer and educator.
 * Submitted each of the four items requested, plus rec letters, and received this message:  "Please note that your application is still incomplete. Some items have not been submitted yet. Please remember to submit the following additional item(s) as requested in the fellowship ad: 1 Research Statement, 1 Teaching Statement" Is this a glitch in academicjobsonline? There were two additional fields to enter these items on the application, but it is not requested on their website. Will my app still be reviewed? thnxs 10/18
 * NOTE (Nov. 5): according to academicjobsonline link, deadline has been extended to Nov. 8, 2013.
 * Any news? (11 /24)

Cornell University - Society for the Humanities Fellowships (2014-15) - (Deadline: 1 Oct 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The focal theme for 2014-2015 is “Sensation.” Six to eight Fellows will be appointed. Selected Fellows will collaborate with the Director of the Society for the Humanities, Timothy Murray, Professor of Comparative Literature and English and Curator of the Rose Goldsen Archive of New Media Art, an international research center on new media. The Senior Invited Fellows will be Lauren Berlant, George M. Pullman Professor of English, University of Chicago, Saba Mahmood, Associate Professor, Department of Anthropology, University of California at Berkeley, and Susanna Siegel, Edgar Pierce Professor of Philosophy, Harvard University.
 * See full description of theme at: http://www.arts.cornell.edu/sochum/society_fellowships.html
 * QUALIFICATIONS: Fellows should be working on topics related to the year's theme. Their approach to the humanities should be broad enough to appeal to students and scholars in several humanistic disciplines. Applicants must have received the Ph.D. degree before January 1, 2013. The Society for the Humanities will not consider applications from scholars who received the Ph.D. after this date. Applicants must also have one or more years of teaching experience, which may include teaching as a graduate student.
 * APPLICATION PROCEDURES: Candidates should inform the Society of their intention to apply by returning the attached form immediately. The following application materials must be postmarked on or before October 1, 2013. Faxed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
 * 1. A curriculum vitae and a copy of one scholarly paper no more than 35 pages in length. Applicants who wish to have their materials returned should enclose a stamped, self-addressed envelope.
 * 2. A one-page abstract in addition to a detailed statement of the research project the applicant would like to pursue during the term of the fellowship (1,000-3,000 words). Applicants are also encouraged to submit a working bibliography for their projects.
 * 3. A brief (two-page) proposal for a seminar related to the applicant's research. Seminars meet two hours per week for one semester (fourteen weeks) and enrollment is limited to fifteen graduate students and qualified undergraduate students.
 * 4. Two letters of recommendation from senior colleagues to whom candidates should send their research proposal and teaching proposal. Letters of recommendation should include an evaluation of the candidate's proposed research and teaching statements. Please ask referees to send their letters directly to the Society. Letters must be postmarked on or before October 1, 2013.


 * Send 3 copies of the full application and letters of recommendation to: Program Administrator, Society for the Humanities, A.D. White House, 27 East Avenue, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853-1101. For further information: Phone: 607-255-9274; Email: [mailto:humctr-mailbox@cornell.edu humctr-mailbox@cornell.edu]; Website: http://www.arts.cornell.edu/sochum/


 * Awards will be announced by the end of December 2013. Note: Extensions for applications will not be granted. The Society will consider only fully completed applications. It is the responsibility of each applicant to ensure that ALL documentation is complete, and that referees submit their letters of recommendation to the Society before the closing date.

Dalhousie University (Canada) - Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships (Deadline: 15 Dec. 2013)

 * Izaak Walton Killam Postdoctoral Fellowships are awarded annually at Dalhousie University to recently graduated scholars of superior academic research ability in any discipline. Awards are tenable for two years and include travel costs, a research grant, and a conference travel allowance.
 * The deadline for receipt of completed applications and all supporting documents in the Department is December 15th. (Please allow sufficient time for delivery.) In years where the 15th falls during the weekend, the deadline will be the following Monday.
 * All application documents must be forwarded to: Killam Postdoctoral Fellowship Committee c/o the Chair of the Department to which the candidate is applying, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada, B3H 4H6
 * Link to full fellowship info.

Dartmouth College, Leslie Center for the Humanities, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship 2014-2016 - (Deadline: 1 Oct 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
With the generous support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, Dartmouth is pleased to accept applications for TWO postdoctoral fellowship in the humanities and humanistic social sciences from Fall 2014 to the end of Spring 2016. These fellowships foster the academic careers of scholars who have recently received their Ph.D. degrees, by permitting them to pursue their research while gaining mentored experience as teachers and members of the departments and/or programs in which they are housed. The program also benefits Dartmouth by complementing existing curricula with underrepresented fields.

The 2012-2014 Fellows received an annual stipend of $53,045 plus benefits, and annual research allowance between $2,500 and $3,000, and a first-year only computer allowance of $2,500. The terms for the 2014–2016 fellow will be similar.
 * Applicants must focus on materials customarily associated with research in the humanities or employ methods common in humanistic research. This year we are currently NOT accepting applications for Asian/Middle Eastern Studies and Languages (AMES/ AMELL), Art History, Film and Media Studies, History, Italian, Music, Native American Studies, Philosophy, Religion, Russian, Theater, Women and Gender Studies.

Applicants for the 2014–2016 fellowships must have completed a Ph.D. no earlier than January 1, 2012. Candidates who do not yet hold a Ph.D. but expect to by June 30, 2014 should supply a letter from their home institution corroborating such a schedule.

Applications (hard copy only) for the 2014–2016 fellowship must be received in the Administrator's office on or before October 1, 2013. Incomplete dossiers will not be reviewed. In addition to a completed application form, three letters of reference, (in sealed signed envelopes if submitted with application materials) a CV, and academic transcripts (photocopies of undergraduate degrees are acceptable but original copies are required for post graduate degrees), candidates should submit a personal statement (of no longer than 2,000 words) outlining their completed research (including dissertation), work in progress, professional goals and plans for publication, and any other information relevant to their candidacy.
 * All documents are required in hard copy ONLY to be received in the Administrator's office by October 1, 2013. For the official application from and more detailed description of how to apply go to http://www.dartmouth.edu/~lhc/fellowships/mellonfellowships.html. All application materials and other correspondence should be addressed to: The Administrator, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships, Dartmouth College, Leslie Center for the Humanities, 6240 Haldeman Center Room 263, Hanover, NH 03755.
 * 11/8: Received rejection letter by snail mail today (x7)
 * Did your letter state a reason? Or say how many applications were received this year? Any other info you can provide would be much appreciated.
 * There were no numbers in the letter. It just stated that there were many applicants and few positions, and good luck with the search.
 * Raise your hand if you have not received a rejection yet... (x4)
 * Not to be party pooper (for those who haven't gotten rejections), but they might also be reviewing applications in batches. They say on the website that the review process is Oct-Dec and I doubt they have gone through all of the applications yet if they have hundreds of applicants (which I'm sure they do).
 * Well, from reading past years' wikis, it seems they make a round of cuts, then send promising applicants to the departments for recommendations, then make more cuts. I think it's safe to assume that those who are still in the running are probably being shopped to departments now. That's still part of the "review process" that goes through Dec.

Dartmouth College - Neukom Fellows (Deadline: 1 Jan. 2014)
(Application deadline for Neukom Fellows extended to 1. January 2014) 

The Neukom Institute for Computational Science at Dartmouth College is pleased to announce the 2013 Neukom Fellows competition. Neukom Fellows are interdisciplinary positions for recent Ph.D.s, DMAs, or MFAs whose research interests or practice cuts across traditional disciplinary boundaries, but has some computational component, whether it be a framing concept for intellectual exploration or an explicit component of the work that is pursued. The successful candidate should have a history of collaborative work across disciplines, but still show good evidence of independence and initiative. The Fellowships are two- to three-year appointments, with the third year extension considered upon request after a review early in the second year. Neukom Fellows will be mentored by faculty in two departments at Dartmouth College, take up residence in one department, and will teach one seminar course each year on a subject of their interest. Beyond that there are no additional duties. Neukom Fellow stipends are $60,000 for 2014-2015. Additional funds are available for equipment, travel, and research materials.


 * Requirements: 1. Ph.D. in any discipline or DMA or MFA (or expected by September 2013). 2. Research interests that strongly intersect the theme of computation. 3. A proven ability to work independently and collaboratively 4. A demonstrated interest in multidisciplinary research. 5. Evidence of the ability to think outside traditional paradigms.


 * Application Materials: Interested candidates are strongly encouraged to contact prospective mentors at Dartmouth College and must submit the following materials: 1) Curriculum vitae (including publications list). 2) Statement of research interests (max. 2 pages) including a short description of the research you would like to pursue and why. 3) Description of which departments (and even better, which Dartmouth faculty) you would be interested in working with and why the opportunity to engage with multiple departments would enhance your work. 4) Three referees whose letters of recommendation speak to the aims of the Fellowship. 5) (Optional) A copy of one paper you have written in English, either published or unpublished.


 * Apply at: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3364


 * Completed applications received by January 1, 2014 will receive first consideration. Materials received after that date or those that do not fulfill the above requirements stand the chance of not being considered. Applications from women and minorities are encouraged. Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity employer. For a list of current Neukom Fellows: http://neukom.dartmouth.edu/programs/neukom_fellows_announced.html and also http://neukom.dartmouth.edu/programs/neukom_fellows_14.html. For more information on The Neukom Institute: http://neukom.dartmouth.edu/. The Neukom Fellows Program and the Neukom Institute are made possible by a generous gift from Mr. William H. Neukom.

Dartmouth College - Postdoctoral Fellow in Gender Research Institute (Deadline: 6 Jan. 2014)

 * See full post at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2014

==Davidson College (NC) - Writing in the Liberal Arts Fellow (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==
 * Davidson College is seeking a person to teach in its Writing Program, which supports the teaching of intellectual and academic discourses in its first-year courses and in writing-attentive courses across the college (http://www.davidson.edu/academics/writing-program). This individual (PhD required in the Natural Sciences, Social Sciences, or Humanities) will annually teach three first-year writing courses designed around issues of interest to both disciplinary practitioners and wider readers, and two writing-attentive courses that examine the traditions of inquiry and modes of scholarly exchange particular to a Fellow's home discipline. The position will be attractive to those interested in undergraduate pedagogy, curricular design, and intellectual life in a select liberal arts setting that values innovative thinking, the interdependence of public and scholarly action, and deliberative leadership in its students. The position provides opportunities to examine how intellectual discourse informs civic argument, cultural critique, or scientific inquiry in the liberal-educational tradition. Starting on August 1, 2014, the appointment lasts two years, with the possibility of renewal for a third.


 * Review of applications begins November 1, and continues until a pool of qualified applicants has been identified. Applicants should apply online at: https://jobs.davidson.edu and submit a letter of interest, a CV, and a writing sample (no longer than 10 pages in length).
 * Requisition Number (for this position): 1412
 * Anyone hear anything about this position or have requests for extra materials? It's not clear from the posting if they will solicit more materials like letters of rec or just move straight to interviews. Also curious how many people applied for this position.
 * +1 applicant. Haven't heard anything. (x6)
 * Anything yet? [11/27]
 * Enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday, everyone! Savor the wine, the turkey, the community, and the peace of knowing you won't hear anything--good or bad--until at least Monday! :)
 * Still haven't heard anything either (x2, 12/2/13)
 * Same (12/3/13) Did they give any indication when the next round would be announced?

==Duke University - Postdoctoral Fellows in Interdisciplinary Feminist Studies (Deadline: 8 Dec. 2013)==
 * See full post at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2014

Duke University  - Thompson Writing Program Postdoctoral Fellows (Deadline: 15 Oct. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * We anticipate offering several postdoctoral fellowships on a multidisciplinary faculty charged with teaching an innovative first-year course in Academic Writing. We seek candidates with a Ph.D. in any field and a demonstrated commitment to undergraduate teaching. Fellows are asked to draw on their disciplinary training and interests to design a seminar-style course introducing students to academic writing. Teaching load is five sections of Academic Writing per year, with each section limited to 12 students. Appointment is at a level of Lecturing Fellow (non-tenure-track), starting July 1, 2014. Contract is for an initial three years, renewable after successful review for two more years. Salary is competitive with a strong benefits package, and with opportunities for professional development.
 * To apply use our online application form at: http://twp.duke.edu/fellowships You will be asked to upload a CV, a letter in which you discuss your aims in teaching Academic Writing, and a brief proposal for a writing seminar modeled on course synopses posted on our website: http://twp.duke.edu/writing-101 We may subsequently ask you to provide other supporting materials, including a more detailed course outline, and teaching materials. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and/or interview process please contact Denise Comer, Chair, Lecturing Fellows Search, Thompson Writing Program, Duke University, Box 90025, Durham, NC 27708-0025.
 * Application period begins September 15, 2013 and ends October 15, 2013. Applications received by 11:59 pm EST (Eastern Daylight Time) October 15, 2013, will be guaranteed consideration. We will inform you of the status of your application by December 15, 2013. No phone calls please. Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. Women and minorities are strongly encouraged to apply.
 * Has anyone heard back from Duke yet?
 * Haven't heard, but did get some suspicious hits from Durham on my academia.edu page the other day...
 * Also haven't heard as of 12/3, but like poster above did get a couple academia.edu hits from Durham, NC.

Durham University (UK) - Addison Wheeler Fellowships (Deadline: 6 Dec. 2013)

 * up to 3 three-year research fellowships "which carry no commitment to either teaching or administration", to begin 1 oct. 2014
 * "Addison Wheeler Fellowships are open to researchers in any area of the sciences, social sciences or humanities. Previous Addison Wheeler Fellows have undertaken research in areas such as Anthropology, Archaeology, Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Chemistry, Geography, Mathematics and Psychology. "
 * "It is, however, anticipated that (a) applicants will be scholars of high calibre, who have completed their PhD at the time of application and are at an early stage in their career; (b) the research to be undertaken by the Fellow will complement and strengthen the research activities of the School / Department they will join; (c) the research will address the terms and conditions of the bequest upon which the Fellowships were established, specifically that the work will make a significant contribution to knowledge, enabling us to make better use of our life here on Earth."
 * "There are no residency or nationality restrictions."
 * "Addison Wheeler Fellows have traditionally progressed to an established lectureship after their Fellowship. What the Fellowships therefore enable is a lecturing career to be prefaced with three years full-time research. There is no requirement for the Fellow to undertake any teaching or administration, but the Fellow may undertake, by agreement, a small amount of teaching in consultation with their Head of Department to support their career development."
 * For further details and application process see here
 * Deadline: 6 Dec. 2013.

Emory University - Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry, Post-Doctoral Fellowships (Deadline: 15 Jan. 2014)
The Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry of Emory University is accepting applications for up to three Post-Doctoral fellowships for an academic year of study, teaching, and residence in the Center. The FCHI Fellows Program offers research opportunities to those trained in the humanities as traditionally defined and to others seriously interested in humanistic issues; research projects must be humanistic, but fellows may hold the Ph.D. in any discipline. We especially seek applicants and projects that will benefit from and contribute to the interdisciplinary nature of the group of Fellows and the work of the FCHI.

Post-Doctoral Fellows, who must have the Ph.D. in hand before the submission of their applications, are awarded to those who have held the Ph.D. for no more than six years before receiving the fellowship.

Besides being an active member of the Center’s intellectual agenda through the academic year, Fellows will be expected to offer an upper-level interdisciplinary undergraduate seminar on a subject of their choice during the spring of the fellowship year. Stipends of $40,000 will be offered to Post-Doctoral Fellows, along with a research budget of $2,000, shared office space in the Center, and library access.


 * The deadline for submission of completed applications is January 15, 2014; awards will be announced in mid-April 2014. Application forms and further information are available from the Fox Center for Humanistic Inquiry at 404-727-6424 or foxcenter@emory.edu, on the web at http://www.chi.emory.edu, or write to: Fox Ctr. for Humanistic Inquiry, Emory University, 1635 North Decatur Road, Atlanta, GA 30322.
 * Must have PhD IN HAND before submission of the application

Emory University - Sustainability Distinguished Teaching Fellowship (Deadline: 1 Oct. 2013) - INTERVIEWS HELD
Emory University announces the Sustainability Distinguished Teaching Fellowship, a two-year postdoctoral position (with potential of becoming a three-year position) for an outstanding scholar of applied behavioral social science. This career development fellowship in teaching and research is intended as a stepping-stone to attain a permanent position elsewhere. We seek a specialist in sustainability-related behavior change—individual or organizational—with expertise in social, cultural, economic, and psychological factors affecting sustainability-related behavior. Applicants must have the PhD in hand by January 1, 2014, a strong research record, and a commitment to quality teaching. Fellows will teach two courses per semester, including student opportunities for on-campus research and community-engaged learning. The appointment offers a competitive salary and a yearly allowance of $1000 for research/travel.
 * Please send vita, statement of research interests, evidence of teaching excellence, and sustainability-related experience, with names and contact information for three referees to: Dr. Peggy Barlett, Search Chair, Department of Anthropology, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, using this address: [mailto:sustfellowsearch@emory.edu sustfellowsearch@emory.edu] (electronic submission preferred). Application review will begin October 1, 2013 and the search will remain open until the position is filled. Emory University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.
 * Interviewed on 11/11, decision to be made this week

==Emory University - Women's, Gender, and Sexuality Studies/Institute of African Studies, Post-Doctoral Teaching Fellowship (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - MATERIALS REQUESTED== Emory University is accepting applications for a post-doctoral teaching fellowship, renewable up to three years, in Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies and African Studies, beginning in the Fall of 2014. We are looking for an innovative, interdisciplinary scholar and dynamic teacher who has expertise in Africa, transnational feminism, and gender and/or sexuality (disciplinary field open). Applicants should have received their Ph.D. within the past three years.

The fellow will be located in the Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies (WGSS) with a joint affiliation to Emory’s Institute of African Studies (IAS), and will be expected to participate in the activities of both WGSS and IAS. The fellow will offer four courses yearly (equally divided between WGSS and IAS); one course may be at the graduate level.


 * Please submit a CV and a letter detailing research and teaching interests, including proposed courses. Letters of recommendation should not be sent now; they will be requested at a later date. Send all materials (and enquiries) to Professor Elizabeth Wilson, Chair, Department of Women’s, Gender, and Sexuality Studies, 550 Asbury Circle, Emory University, Atlanta, GA 30322, or by email to [mailto:wgss@emory.edu wgss@emory.edu]. Review of applications will begin 1 November 2013. Emory is an AA/EOE institution committed to diversity.
 * Asked to submit more materials (11/14) x5

== European University Institute (Florence, Italy) - Max Weber Programme for Postdoctoral Studies (Deadline: 25 October 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED ==
 * The Max Weber Programme is Europe’s largest postdoctoral programme in the social sciences and humanities. It is funded by the European Commission (DG Education and Culture) and hosted by the European University Institute in Florence.
 * The Max Weber Programme offers 1- and 2-year fellowships. Two year fellowships involve additional academic activities in the EUI departments, such as limited graduate teaching. The Programme, open to all nationalities, is designed for junior post-docs who have received a doctorate in economics, law, history, social and political sciences, or a related field, within the last 5 years. Fellows are selected on the basis of their research accomplishments and potential, their academic career interests, and the availability of the EUI faculty to provide mentorship.
 * Eligibility: Candidates who have received their Ph.D. or officially been accepted for defense by the time of the start of the programme (1 September). Candidates are eligible during the five-year period following the successful completion of their Ph.D. For example, to apply for 2014/2015 you should have received or submitted your Ph.D. betweeen 1/9/2009 and 1/9/2014 and the Ph.D. defense should take place no later than 31/12/2014. Extensions to the five-year rule are allowed for applicants whose academic career has been interrupted for maternity leave, illness or mandatory military service. Cite circumstances in the application in the field 'Additional Notes'. Successful candidates will be asked to provide supporting documents. EUI graduates can only apply for Max Weber Fellowships after having been away from the EUI and in a full-time occupation or with another fellowship for at least one year after defending their Ph.D. Candidates of all nationalities are eligible for the Max Weber Fellowships.
 * Application: CV with a list of publications in PDF and a research and academic career statement briefly explaining your career ambitions and research plans (1-3 pages) in PDF. The statement should include a summary of research contributions and interests, academic career plans, fields of specialization, and teaching experience. A detailed research and academic plan is not required but, if possible, a reference should be made to how a Max Weber Fellowship can contribute to achieve your career goals.  Two confidential letters of reference must be sent using the online form directly by the referees.
 * The deadline is October 25, 2013.
 * Any news yet? It shoud be soon according to the last statements.
 * They do say by the end of January at the latest though - maybe they are giving themselves some more time this year? I have no news as yet.
 * 1277 applications this year...
 * Care to share how you found out that number? Has anyone heard anything definitive on this one? (12/6)
 * they published it in their most recent newsletter, available here: http://blogs.eui.eu/maxweberprogramme/wp-content/uploads/newsletters/2013-November/newsletter-mwp.html

Georgetown University - Mellon Postdoc, Sawyer Seminar - “Critical ‘Silk Road’ Studies” (Deadline: 31 Dec. 2013)

 * Applications are invited for a one-year, non-teaching postdoctoral fellowship at Georgetown University beginning Fall 2014. The postdoctoral fellow will play an active role in the year-long John E. Sawyer Seminar titled “Critical ‘Silk Road’ Studies,” funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and organized by Georgetown faculty members James Millward (Department of History, School of Foreign Service) and Michelle C. Wang (Department of Art and Art History). Applicants whose scholarly work addresses any of the geographical regions covered by the Silk Road, from ancient to contemporary, and represents any discipline in the humanities or social sciences are encouraged to apply. The fellow will be expected to attend all sessions of the Sawyer Seminar and to be an active participant in the Sawyer Seminar and University community. Additionally, the fellow is expected to pursue an active research agenda by making use of the resources of Georgetown University and the greater Washington, DC area.
 * The goals of the seminar are to provide an interdisciplinary and interregional platform in order to investigate the invention and development of the concept of the Silk Road as well as its on-going impact, its potential and limitations for framing fields of academic inquiry, and even its role in policy-making. By inviting the participation of scholars representing research specializations ranging from ancient and modern history, art history, religious studies, literature, musicology, anthropology, archaeology, as well as foreign policy academics and practitioners in an interrogation and exploration of the notion of the Silk Road, the seminar will furthermore address the challenges of seeing beyond the chronological, regional, linguistic, and disciplinary compartmentalization of specialists in order to better understand the workings of the trans-Eurasian Silk Road as a broader phenomenon.
 * For further information about the seminar, please visit http://silkroadseminar.georgetown.edu.
 * Junior faculty and recent Ph.D. recipients are eligible to apply for the fellowship. Advanced graduate students with the Ph.D. in hand at the beginning of the fellowship will also be considered. The position offers an annual salary of $50,000 with benefits and office space. Applications consisting of a cover letter addressing research areas and interest in the Silk Road, CV, writing sample, and two letters of recommendation should be submitted through the following link: https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/fellowship/3277. Faxed, emailed, or mailed applications will not be accepted. Questions regarding the online application system should be directed to Nicholas Starvaggi at nhs22@georgetown.edu. Questions regarding the postdoctoral position should be directed to Yelizaveta Raykhlina at[mailto:silkroadseminar@georgetown.edu silkroadseminar@georgetown.edu].
 * The deadline for applications is December 31, 2013, and the successful applicant will be notified by mid-April 2014.

Harvard Academy Scholars Program, 2014-2015 - (Deadline: 1 Oct 2013) - SEMI-FINALISTS NOTIFIED
The Academy Scholars Program identifies and supports outstanding scholars at the start of their careers whose work combines disciplinary excellence in the social sciences (including history and law) with a command of the language, history, or culture of non-Western countries or regions. Their scholarship may elucidate domestic, comparative, or transnational issues, past or present.

The Academy Scholars are a select community of individuals with resourcefulness, initiative, curiosity, and originality, whose work in non-Western cultures or regions shows promise as a foundation for exceptional careers in major universities or international institutions. Harvard Academy Scholarships are open only to recent PhD (or comparable professional school degree) recipients and doctoral candidates. Those still pursuing a PhD should have completed their routine training and be well along in the writing of their theses before applying to become Academy Scholars; those in possession of a PhD longer than 3 years at the time of application are ineligible.

Academy Scholars are appointed for 2 years by the Harvard Academy for International and Area Studies and are provided time, guidance, and access to Harvard University facilities. They receive substantial financial and research assistance to undertake sustained projects of research and/or acquire accessory training in their chosen fields and areas. Some teaching is permitted but not required. The Senior Scholars, a distinguished group of senior Harvard University faculty members, act as mentors to the Academy Scholars to help them achieve their intellectual potential.


 * Post-doctoral Academy Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $65,000, and pre-doctoral Academy Scholars will receive an annual stipend of $31,000. Applications for the 2014-2015 class of Academy Scholars are due by October 1, 2013. Finalist interviews will take place in Cambridge on December 5. Notification of Scholarships will be made in January, 2014. For complete information on how to apply visit: http://www.wcfia.harvard.edu/academy/.
 * Acknowledgment of materials 10/18 X3
 * Received email notification that I am among 35 semi-finalists of 509 total applications. 11/1
 * I didn't receive either a rejection email or an email regarding semi-final status - anyone in the same boat? What does this mean? 11/2.
 * You, me and 450+ other candidates will get our rejection emails when they get round to it. That's what this wiki is for, knowing what is going on with the job search instead of waiting around for the rejection email. 11/2
 * Received rejection email 11/12 (x4)

Harvard Society of Fellows (Junior Fellowships) - (Deadline: 16 Aug 2013) - INTERVIEWS IN PROGRESS

 * The deadline for receiving nominations for Junior Fellowships which begin July 1, 2014 is Friday, August 16, 2013. No nomination will be accepted with a postmark past the deadline. Nominations will not be accepted by email.
 * All letters should be sent to: The Society of Fellows, Harvard University, 78 Mount Auburn Street, Cambridge, Massachusetts 02138, 617-495-2485.
 * Full information on Nomination Procedure here: http://www.fas.harvard.edu/%7Esocfell/nominations.html
 * Can anyone explain to me what exactly is the deadline for nominations? Postmarked August 16th 2013?
 * A: Yes, that is the deadline stated above and at the link. Not sure what else needs to be explained, but maybe someone who has gone through the process of this fellowship before will weigh in.
 * That is the deadline that your professor (or nominating party) needs to send in a letter nominating you for the Society. After that, you will be contacted around early September to give you a personal deadline for your application materials.
 * Materials requested 8/20 (deadline 9/10), 8/21. (x2)
 * Anyone hear about an interview yet?
 * One of my referees has her deadline as the 17th of September. So I don't think we should hear anything sometime soon.
 * Any news?
 * Interviews began Sep. 17. They are rolling and invites will continue to go out until the last interview slots (beginning of December) are filled.
 * Just received a call that I got an interview (10/14). My deadline was about the earliest possible (8/31), so I'm not sure whether they're working through the applications in strict order. There's still hope!
 * Received a call about an interview in December. [posted 10/29]
 * When were your materials due? Also, what broad field (i.e., humanities, soc sciences, etc.) and type of institution (R1, public) are you?
 * Do we think they will notify the lucky 12 in one week? Sunday or Monday?
 * I think the 'official' deadline is the 15th of December. Having said that a friend of mine was notified on the 12th last year.
 * I heard they are deciding this weekend.
 * Did anyone receive a call this evening -- Sun., Dec. 9? Seems as though calls have gone out either the Sunday evening or the following Monday in the past.
 * Any news?
 * The suspense is killing me. It's somewhat comforting to recall that it is more or less a crapshoot at this point. Good luck, everyone!

Harvard University, Environmental Fellows Program (Deadline: 15 January 2014)
The Harvard University Center for the Environment created the Environmental Fellows program to enable recent doctorate recipients to use and expand Harvard’s extraordinary resources to tackle complex environmental problems. The Environmental Fellows will work for two years with Harvard faculty members in any school or department to create new knowledge while also strengthening connections across the University’s academic disciplines.

The award: The fellowship will provide an annual stipend of $60,000 plus health insurance, a $2,500 annual allowance for travel and professional expenses, and other employee benefits.

The Harvard University Center for the Environment awarded four fellowships in 2013, and expects to award approximately the same amount this year. The Center will organize a co-curricular program to ensure that the fellows get to know each other and each other’s work. All fellows will attend biweekly dinners with their colleagues, faculty members, and guests.

Selection criteria:
 * Applicant’s prior academic and professional success and his or her potential contribution to scholarship or practice
 * Project significance: the potential impact of the research project on scholarship at Harvard and on environmental problems
 * Diversity: The selection committee will select a group of fellows in 2014 who will complement those selected the previous year, creating a group of approximately 10 men and women with diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and a diverse set of academic interests and skills. The ideal group would include fellows working with host faculty members at every one of Harvard’s professional schools and many of the departments overseen by the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences. Recipients—and hosts—may include people with degrees in the sciences, economics, law, government, public policy, public health, medicine, design, and the full array of humanities. Their research topics will be equally varied.
 * Interdisciplinary research projects are encouraged, although this is not a requirement for the fellowship. Candidates with interests in a single discipline are encouraged to apply.
 * Host’s commitment: the host faculty member’s enthusiasm for the proposed project and fellow, the host’s ability to mentor the fellow, and his or her ability to provide office space and a productive work environment.

Requirements:
 * Candidates for 2014 Environmental Fellowships should have received their terminal degree between May 2010 and August 2014. (Fellows must have filed their dissertation before starting their appointment in September 2014.)
 * Candidates with a doctorate or equivalent in any field are eligible, and they may propose research projects in any discipline. Applicants without a Ph.D. may apply if they have studied in fields where the Ph.D. is not the typical terminal degree. All successful candidates will be able to demonstrate experience performing scholarly research.
 * Each candidate must secure a commitment from one or more Harvard faculty members to serve as a mentor and to provide office or lab space for the two-year fellowship.
 * Harvard is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer. The Center strongly encourages women and minorities to apply.
 * Candidates may have received their degrees at any university in the world. Foreign nationals are eligible for fellowships, though study at Harvard generally requires proficiency in English.
 * Candidates who received terminal degrees from Harvard, and post-docs currently working at Harvard are eligible for the fellowship provided their research and host arrangements take them in new directions and forge new connections within the University. Harvard candidates should not propose to continue to work with the same professors or lab groups with whom they are currently associated. No candidate should propose to work extensively with his or her thesis advisor.
 * Successful candidates should be prepared to commit to work at Harvard for the full two years of the fellowship. This fellowship requires residency in the Cambridge area and any fieldwork trip must be scheduled for the summer or January recess.

Applications: 1. Please complete the online application form (available at http://environment.harvard.edu/grants/fellows/application) and attach the relevant supporting documents as PDFs: a) curriculum vitae including list of publications; b) detailed research proposal, maximum of five pages, references counted separately; c) up to three publications/writing samples 2. Three letters of reference, including one from the applicant’s dissertation adviser. 3. A letter of support is also required from the applicant’s host committing to serve as a mentor and explaining his or her commitment to the proposed research, including the provision of office or lab space and any financial commitments.


 * APPLICATION DEADLINE: January 15, 2014.

==Harvard University - Mahindra Humanities Center Postdoctoral Fellowship (Seminar Topic: "War") - (Deadline: 1 Dec. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED== The Mahindra Humanities Center invites applications for one-year postdoctoral fellowships in connection with the Centers new Andrew W. Mellon Foundation seminar on the topic of violence/non-violence. The call to arms and the politics of non-violent resistance are often represented as polarities. There are, however, many gray areas that define the dialectical relationship between violence and non-violence. The university-wide seminar, in which the postdoctoral fellows will play a central role, will explore a different dimension of the interrelationship between violence/non-violence—as disciplinary formation, historical event, ideological or ethical discourse—in each of the next three years. In 2014-15, the seminar will focus on war.

The aims of the seminar are twofold:
 * To study violence/non-violence in a comparative global context to advance our knowledge of their complex relationship—its distinctions and dependencies. We will explore a range of genres of conflict with a view to understanding the role played by violent and non-violent engagements in different historical, cultural, and political contexts.
 * To provide an occasion for a pedagogical inquiry into the construction of knowledges of violence/non-violence relative to the scholarly disciplines—to consider the double movement by which disciplines are both compelled to conserve their authority and impelled by historical and institutional change to open up to emergent, interdisciplinary forms of knowledge.

We welcome applications from scholars in all fields whose work innovatively engages with war in relation to some of the following issues: legitimacy; consent; boundaries and borders; the antagonistic everyday; rhetoric and imagery; security, territoriality, and sovereignty; duration and temporality; space and scale; narratives of resistance and witnessing; death, memory, and memorialization; just wars and asymmetrical warfare; humanitarian interventions; institutions and legal instruments of international civil society; and the technologies of warfare.

In addition to pursuing their own research projects, fellows will be core participants in the bi-weekly seminar meetings. Other participants will include faculty and graduate students from Harvard and other universities in the region, and occasional visiting speakers.

Fellows will be joined at the Center by postdoctoral fellows from Germany, who will be coming as part of a collaboration between the Mahindra Humanities Center and the Volkswagen Foundation. Fellows are expected to be in residence at Harvard for the term of the fellowship.

Fellows will receive stipends of $60,000, individual medical insurance, moving assistance of $1,500, and additional research support of $2,500.


 * Applicants for 2014-15 fellowships must have received the Ph.D. after May 2011. Applicants without the Ph.D. must demonstrate that they will receive the Ph.D. in or before August 2014. Applications must be completed by December 1, 2013.
 * For more information, please refer to our website: http://mahindrahumanities.fas.harvard.edu/content/postdoctoral-fellowships
 * The application can be found here: https://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/5032
 * NOTE: "$35 application fee"
 * Question: Does anyone know if this postdoc is renewable for a second or third year?
 * Reply: I don't think it is.
 * Question: Does anyone know how many fellowship positions are available?
 * Reply: based on their website they seem to take 4 people per year (plus Volkswagen Scholars)
 * Question: Does anyone know when they are likely to announce results of selection for this postodc?
 * Reply: In past years that have informed in late Feb / early March
 * Question: Is this the first year that there is a focused theme for the seminar?

Harvard University - Postdoc in Global American Studies - (Deadline: 18 Nov 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
Harvard’s Charles Warren Center announces the second year of its Global American Studies postdoctoral fellowship. This postdoc, distinct from our long-standing faculty fellowship, seeks applications for a second cohort of two. Appointments are for one year, renewable for a second.

We seek scholars with research interests in Global American Studies: the history of the United States in the world, and the world in the United States. Applications are welcomed from scholars with a variety of disciplinary backgrounds who bring a historical perspective to topics such as empire, migration, race, indigeneity, and ethnicity, and whose work investigates and/or interprets the history and experience in the United States of native peoples, or peoples of African, Asian, or Hispanic descent. Along with access to Harvard’s library and other resources, the fellowship includes the requirement to teach one course per year (ideally in the fall), to participate in a related conference each spring, and an organized faculty mentorship component. Residency at the Warren Center for the term of the appointment is therefore required.

The Ph.D. must be in hand before the fellowship term begins on July 1, 2014, and the program is available for up to four years after receipt of the Ph.D. We seek applications which relate to the nation’s life during or as a consequence of war, and/or concern the history and promotion of ideas and practices of social justice. The Center especially welcomes qualified applicants who can contribute, through their research, teaching, and service, to the diversity and excellence of Harvard’s academic community. Salary for the position will be set according to the University’s lecturer rates (roughly $51,000 in 2013-14); the postdoc includes benefits.
 * Apply at http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/4883 no later than Nov. 18, 2013, with recommendation letters due Dec. 9, 2013. Decisions conveyed in late January.

Harvard University - Preceptors in Expository Writing for SPRING 2014 (Deadline: 10 Oct. 2013) - OFFERS MADE
The Harvard College Writing Program at Harvard University has an immediate need for several preceptors to teach in Spring 2014. Each preceptor develops a writing course on an academic topic, and teaches one or two sections per semester of fifteen students per section. Salary and benefits are competitive. Contracts begin on January 1, 2014, and are for spring semester only; candidates for spring-only hiring are eligible to apply for a multi-year appointment that begins on July 1, 2014. Preference will be given to candidates with MFAs or with Ph.D.s in academic disciplines that are taught at Harvard College; who have college teaching experience; and who demonstrate a lively interest in issues of writing pedagogy.
 * For information on the application process and requirements, please click on the Writing Program's dedicated page: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/5017
 * Applications are due October 10, 2013. Only applications submitted online to http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/5017 will be accepted. You can learn more about the Program at http://www.writingprogram.fas.harvard.edu/
 * Has anybody been invited to interview for this yet?
 * Not sure. They sent a request for more materials (student evals, rec letters); those were due on Nov. 4.
 * Same here. Materials requested, but no word yet about whether I'll be invited for an interview.
 * Interview scheduled by email 11/15.
 * Position offered (x2).
 * Just for my own masochism, I'm curious if the person who was offered the position was also the only one interviewed? If they flew that person out to Boston, my guess is they were pretty sure that was the person they wanted to hire and just needed to confirm it (I don't think they have the budget to fly out 3 people to interview for a job starting less than a month later...)

Harvard University - Preceptors in Expository Writing for AY 2014-15 (Deadline: 6 Jan. 2014)
The Harvard College Writing Program at Harvard University hires several preceptors each year from a variety of disciplines. Each preceptor develops a writing course on an academic topic, and teaches up to two sections per semester of fifteen students per section. Salary and benefits are competitive. Appointments begin on July 1, 2014. Preceptors are eligible for multi-year contracts. Preference will be given to candidates who hold Ph.D.s or other terminal degrees in fields that are taught at Harvard College, or to candidates who hold MFAs; who have college teaching experience; and who demonstrate a lively interest in issues of writing pedagogy.

For information on the application process and requirements, please click on the Writing Program's dedicated page: http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/5123


 * Applications are due January 6, 2014. Only applications submitted online to http://academicpositions.harvard.edu/postings/5123 will be accepted. You can learn more about the Program at http://writingprogram.fas.harvard.edu

Haverford College - Hurford Center for the Arts and Humanities Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow (Deadline: 13 January 2014)
The John B. Hurford ’60 Center for the Arts and Humanities of Haverford College invites applications for a two-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities to begin Fall 2014. We seek scholars interested in discourses of time, revision and reconciliation. Area of specialization is open, but might include philosophy, history, political science, anthropology, literature, history of art, music, sociology and cultural studies, among other possibilities. Scholars with broad historical and interdisciplinary interests are encouraged to apply. Women and members of underrepresented minority groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

During the first year of the program, the Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow will participate in a yearlong faculty seminar led by Assistant Professor Jill Stauffer (Philosophy/Peace, Justice and Human Rights) entitled “Revision/How Time Passes.” The topic orbits around discourses of justice and reconciliation. A main aim of those fields is to create a present moment that redresses a past in order to open up a future not entirely determined by past harms. That is in itself a will to revision: to make a traumatic past manageable one may need to learn how to, as Nietzsche called it, "will backwards." Questions such as these can be pursued in practical terms (what kinds of institutions and procedures succeed in being revisionary?) and in more philosophical ones (what kind of being is a human being such that revision—of self, of the past and present—is possible?). Reconciliation will be an orienting theme of the seminar, but time will be its larger focus, with the content of reading and conversation determined at least in part by the interests of the seminar's participants—to see how a conversation about time in its various aspects might open up new possibilities. (View a detailed description). In the second year, the Fellow will organize and present a spring symposium related to his or her field funded by the Hurford Center.

During each of the four semesters at Haverford College, the Fellow will teach one course at the introductory/intermediate or advanced level. Applicants should submit two brief course proposals related to their area of interest, one for a broad-based introductory course, the other for a more specialized or advanced course. The successful candidate will demonstrate readiness to teach a diverse student body.


 * Candidates who have received the Ph.D. in 2009 at the earliest, or who have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. by the application deadline of January 13, 2014 are eligible. Applicants should use Interfolio to submit a letter of application, a curriculum vitae, two course proposals and a writing sample of no more than 25 pages, and arrange to have three letters of recommendation submitted. Materials may also be submitted to Kerry Nelson via email ([mailto:knelson@haverford.edu?subject=Mellon%20Postdoctoral%20Fellow%20Search knelson@haverford.edu]) or regular mail: Kerry Nelson, Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow Search, Hurford Center for the Arts and Humanities, Haverford College, 370 Lancaster Avenue, Haverford, PA 19041

Hebrew University of Jerusalem - Mandel Postdoctoral Fellowships (Deadline: 16 Oct. 2013) - SEMI-FINALISTS NOTIFIED
Mandel Postdoctoral Fellowships in Humanities and Jewish Studies for 2014-2017

The fellowship is intended for scholars, from Israel and abroad, who have shown exceptional excellence, depth, and originality, and whose research may enrich academic and cultural discourse.

Applications will be accepted from candidates who completed their doctoral degrees recently, no earlier than October 2009. Candidates who have not yet graduated may apply if they have submitted their dissertations by October 16, 2013. If awarded the fellowship, their acceptance will be conditional upon approval of their degrees by April 1, 2014. Shortlisted candidates from Israel and abroad will be invited for an interview and lecture at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem on Thursday, January 2, 2014.


 * Online application only, via the Humanities section of Hebrew Universitys Scholarship System. Application deadline: October 16, 2013. Additional information on the Scholion Website: http://www.scholion.huji.ac.il/en
 * Notification sent on November 3 of semi-finalist status X2

ICI Berlin Institute for Cultural Inquiry - Post-doctoral Fellowships, Core Project Errans (Deadline: 12 Jan. 2014)

 * The ICI Berlin Institute for Cultural Inquiry announces ten post-doctoral fellowships within the core project Errans. Recognizing that a critique of the ideals of productivity, success, goal-orientation, and determination is necessarily paradoxical, the ICI Core Project Errans takes the shifting meanings of erring as a starting point to explore the critical potentials and risks of embracing error, randomness, failure, and non-teleological temporalities. The inquiry is intended to reach across different disciplines and discourses, relating not only to the knowledge of life, diaspora, or arts of failing, but also, for instance, to aesthetics, theories of play and games, or random-walk models in (finance) mathematics.
 * The ICI Berlin invites scholars from all disciplines to engage in a joint exploration of Errans. We especially welcome applications from individuals who will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity in scholarly research. The committed exchange between fellows is a central aim of the Institute.
 * Applicants should be interested in a theoretical reflection upon the conceptual and intellectual basis of their projects and in discussing it with fellows from other disciplines. In particular, fellows will be expected to participate in the weekly colloquia, bi-weekly informal meetings, and other activities of the Institute, to contribute to a common publication, and to be resident in Berlin for the duration of the fellowship.
 * The fellowships announced are for the academic years 2014-16 (15 September 2014 – 15 July 2016). There is no age limit, but applicants should have obtained their PhD within ten years of the date of appointment or have fulfilled all requirements for receiving their PhD by 1 July 2014. Stipends range from EUR 1700 to 1900 per month.
 * Interested applicants should read the full project description, consult the application instructions and send their application by e-mail only to the address indicated there.
 * Application deadline: 12 January 2014.
 * Application email: application(at)ici-berlin.org.

Indiana University - Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society (CRRES) Postdoctoral Fellowship (Deadline: 30 Jan. 2014)
CENTER FOR RESEARCH ON RACE AND ETHNICITY IN SOCIETY (CRRES) POSTDOCTORAL FELLOWSHIP

Indiana University, Bloomington is pleased to accept applications for two Postdoctoral Fellowships for scholars in a broad range of fields, including African American and African, Diaspora Studies, American Studies (includes Native American Studies), Anthropology, History, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology. Postdoctoral fellows are an important component of the intellectual life of CRRES. The CRRES fellowship program aims to create a legacy of qualified scholars who will be positioned to address the broad issue of race and ethnicity in the United States using a multidisciplinary lens. These fellowships are designed to nurture the academic careers of scholars by allowing them the opportunity to pursue their research while gaining mentored experience as teachers, CRRES fellows, and members of the faculty in host departments. We are looking for self-motivated and highly-organized individuals who can work independently and as members of a team. Appropriate areas of specialization include U.S. coverage of: (1) immigration, immigrant politics, and/or immigrant experiences; (2) race, ethnicity, and religion; (3) health disparities, health policy, and health economics; (4) racial attitudes; (5) minorities and social movements; and (6) social inequality. We welcome cross- national research as long as there is a comparison with U.S. groups, with a substantial focus on the American experience. Terms of Agreement Fellows are expected to pursue research activities associated with their primary area(s) of work, as demonstrated by conference presentations (including CRRES) and published works. Fellows will also teach two courses in their home departments in each year of their residency; are expected to participate in CRRES activities; and take part in their home departments’ colloquia and/or seminars.

The positions are available for two years beginning August 1, 2014 through May 31, 2016, at a 10-month starting salary of $51,500. Each postdoctoral fellow will also receive $3,000/yr. in research support and Indiana University health benefits. Fellows are allocated office space (with basic office supplies), a computer, and printer.

Application Process: We invite applications from qualified candidates who are at the beginning of their academic careers, having received the Ph.D. in 2012 or 2013 but who do not hold tenure-track academic positions. Candidates who do not hold a Ph.D. but expect to by June 30, 2014 must supply a letter from the chair of their dissertation committee, confirming the proposed timeline for completion.

Interested candidates should review the application requirements and submit their application at: https://indiana.peopleadmin.com/postings/617. All applicants must file or deposit their dissertations no later than June 30, 2014. Candidates should be prepared to submit a cover letter, CV, personal statement (approximately 3000 words describing their dissertation project, work in progress, professional goals and plans for publication, and proposed major field[s] of teaching), and three letters of reference. If available, applicants may also submit materials demonstrating their aptitude as teachers. Incomplete dossiers will not be reviewed. Following review by the CRRES postdoctoral committee, strong applications will be circulated to relevant departments. Questions regarding the position or application process can be directed to: Pamela Braboy Jackson, Search Committee Chair, Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society, Indiana University - Schuessler Institute for Social Research 209, 1022 E. Third Street, Bloomington, IN47405 or pjackson@indiana.edu.
 * Applications received by January 30, 2014 will receive full consideration. Information about the center can be found at: http://www.indiana.edu/~crres.

==Indiana Wesleyan University - John Wesley Honors College, Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship (Deadline: 14 Jan. 2014)==
 * Indiana Wesleyan University's John Wesley Honors College (JWHC) invites applications for a postdoctoral teaching fellowship in the humanities and social sciences. Scholars wishing to explore their academic vocation within the context of an intensive Christian liberal learning community are encouraged to apply. Fellows receive two-year appointments in the JWHC with the possibility of re-appointment for a third year.
 * The Fellowship is open to scholars from any field in the humanities and social sciences. In light of curricular needs, special consideration will be given to candidates specializing in literature, fine arts, and theology. Candidates for the 2014-2016 Fellowship must have received, or will receive, their PhD (or equivalent terminal degree) between January 1, 2011 and August 20, 2014. JWHC Postdoc Fellows are expected to be in residence for the duration of their appointments.
 * Application Procedure: Please note that the application page will expire 60 minutes after it is opened. We encourage you to review the application, gather the appropriate information and formulate responses to questions before reopening the application to submit your information. Please have the following documents accessible to attach and/or reference: 1. Résumé/curriculum vitae 2. A list of names, addresses, telephone numbers and e-mail addresses of three professional and three personal references 3. Graduate and undergraduate transcripts (may be unofficial)
 * The application deadline for the 2014-2016 JWHC Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowships is Monday, January 15, 2014. For more information on the fellowships, including the application process, go to: http://www.indwes.edu/Academics/JWHC/Postdoctoral-Fellowships-4294966653/

Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse (IAST) - Post-doctoral Fellow Multidisciplinary Research (Deadline: 31 Dec. 2013)
The Institute for Advanced Study in Toulouse aims to be the home of academic freedom and experimentation, where top-flight researchers are able to explore new territory in a multi-disciplinary direction and interact with visitors in a stimulating environment.

In 2014, in addition to our open postdoctoral recruitment, we shall also be recruiting according to one or more multidisciplinary themes. These reflect areas in which there are existing research strengths at IAST, and in which we expect to do significant further work in the future. Applications are welcome from candidates having or expecting to obtain a Ph.D. in any discipline. So far the following themes have been selected for 2014:
 * Cooperation and conflict in families
 * Human motivation: ultimate and proximate causes
 * The Legacy of History: Institutions, Demographics, and Long-Run Development

Please indicate in your cover letter if you apply for our open postdoc recruitment or for one of these specific themes.

We welcome contributions within these themes from researchers within a large range of disciplines: anthropology, biology, history, law, philosophy, political science, psychology and sociology, though motivated applications from outside these disciplines will be given full consideration.

Applications from economists are also encouraged, but successful applicants will have demonstrated an interest in, and a commitment to, at least one of the other non-economics disciplines of the IAST.

Eligible applicants: Active researchers who have or will have completed their PhD after January 2012 and before September 2014. The IAST offers candidates an opportunity to devote themselves full time to their research at the start of their careers.

Conditions: Fellows are provided with office space, computer facilities and a salary for two years, renewable for a third year.


 * Applications deadline: 31st December 2013. Apply at: http://www.iast.fr/applications/postdoctoral-fellowship
 * In the course of February 2014, the applicants will be informed by email of the decision taken by the IAST committee regarding their application. Please email: contact@iast.fr with any questions

Israel Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship (Deadline: 1 February 2014)
The Israel Institute awards post-doctoral fellowships to highly qualified candidates in order to foster the growth of the next generation of elite Israel Studies faculty. The fellowships are for up to two years, and include a stipend of $48,000 per year with an annual $3,000 research and travel budget. The Institute is seeking recent Ph.D.s who are working on an Israel-focused topic and who are developing courses on modern Israel. Israel presents a rich field for a variety of different social science and humanities topics, and the Institute supports promising scholars who can teach about Israel effectively while also advancing an innovative research agenda. The Israel Institute Post-Doctoral Fellowship provides an opportunity for exceptional candidates to revise their dissertations into books and advance their academic careers while gaining necessary teaching experience. Post-Doctoral Fellows are expected to teach one class each semester. In the rare circumstances when teaching is not possible, Fellows are expected to perform an equivalent academic service, i.e. plan a conference, organize a seminar series, etc.
 * Apply at http://www.israelinstitute.org/programs/post-doctoral-fellowships

Johns Hopkins University - Lecturer in Expository Writing (Deadline: 24 Jan. 2014)

 * See full post at Rhetoric/Composition 2014

Johns Hopkins University - Mellon Postdoc in the Humanities (Religious Culture and the Arts) - (Deadline: 14 Nov 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The Mellon Postdoctoral Program encourages innovative teaching, enriches educational and research opportunities in the humanities, and fosters the career development of a select group of promising young scholars. Fully one-third of the Krieger School’s faculty is engaged in humanities departments, where scholarly and pedagogical excellence has been the standard since the university’s founding in 1876.

Each fellowship carries a departmental affiliation and the responsibility of teaching one course per semester. The initial stipend is $57,000 with an additional $2,000 available for research and travel expenses. Health insurance and a one-time moving allowance of $2,500 are also provided. Appointments are for one year, renewable for a second year.

Humanities departments and an interdisciplinary committee of Krieger School faculty members will review applications and select fellows for 2014-15. Fellows will be selected based primarily on applicants’ scholarship and promise, as well as their abilities to fill research and teaching needs within the university’s humanities departments.

Applicants should have completed the Ph.D. in one of the following fields: History, English, History of Art, Musicology, Classics, Anthropology, German and Romance Languages and Literatures, Philosophy, Comparative Literature, History of Science and Technology, Near Eastern Studies, no earlier than June 30, 2009 and no later than June 30, 2014.


 * NOTE fellowship focus: "Religious Culture and the Arts: Christianity, Judaism and Islam. The Mellon Fellowship Program on “Religious Culture and the Arts” is designed to explore, test and refine our understanding of the relationship between religious culture and the production of the arts, whether in literature, drama, music or the visual arts. We are seeking applications for Postdoctoral Fellowships among those whose work addresses the conceptual, philosophical, aesthetic and practical aspects of artistic endeavor in relation to the underlying religious cultures that guide such artistic activity." (Religious Studies, however, is not included as one of the eligible areas. --> However, note that the FAQ says, "Q: Must my degree be in one of the disciplines listed? Your degree should be in one of the areas specified, however, you may still apply and the selection committee will make the determination.")


 * A complete application will contain the following: a letter of interest, (3) letters of recommendation, full curriculum vitae, and an academic statement which includes teaching proposals. To apply, click here: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21896


 * The deadline to submit applications is November 14, 2013. Incomplete applications are not considered for the fellowship. It is the applicant’s responsibility to make sure their application is received in full. Women and underrepresented minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The Johns Hopkins University is an Affirmative Acting/Equal Opportunity Employer. Please visit http://www.jhu.edu/ksas for more information.
 * note: make sure you submit the application through Interfolio by 5pm, otherwise they won't put it into JHU's account until tomorrow.
 * ​Just as a note for posterity, I submitted at 11 PM last night and got an email from Johns Hopkins saying I had "successfully" applied. In other words, it doesn't seem like 5 PM was any sort of deadline for the Interfolio system. [posted 11/15]
 * Submission notification email says, "You will be notified of the committee's decision by mid to late December should you be selected for this fellowship." Seems like a pretty quick turnaround. [posted 11/18]

Kenyon College - Post-Doctoral Fellow in the Center for the Study of American Democracy (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The Center for the Study of American Democracy at Kenyon College organizes conferences, lectures, and seminars with the goal of stimulating nonpartisan civic and political discourse. The center also provides teaching and research opportunities for faculty and students, and promotes student internships in Washington. In addition to a number of events on campus, the Center every other spring hosts a major conference on a fundamental topic of American democracy. The post-doctoral fellowship is a renewable position for up to a total of three (3) years.

The Post-Doctoral Fellow will be involved in the planning of the conference and other events, will work with the director editing a volume of papers coming out of the conference, will assist with program administration, and will teach one course each semester. The likely course to be taught is the introductory political science class Quest for Justice, which introduces students to politics by reading primary works drawn from multiple disciplines and raising fundamental political questions. Previous experience with hosting events will be seen as a plus, as will a familiarity with American politics and public policy.

Kenyon will provide a stipend of $50,000 plus health benefits. The College will also provide some allowance to cover research, travel to conferences, and professional expenses. The Fellow will be provided an office and a networked computer.

To apply, candidates should visit the online application site found at https://employment.kenyon.edu. A complete application will be comprised of 1) a Cover Letter discussing the applicant's research and scholarship undertaken, its relevance to the field or discipline, and prior teaching experience; 2) a statement of the applicant's teaching philosophy; 3) a Curriculum Vita; 4) an unofficial transcript; and 5) Letters of Reference from three (3) recommenders. All application materials must be submitted electronically through Kenyon's employment website.


 * Preferred Qualifications: Candidates should possess a PhD (or be scheduled for completion of the PhD before the appointment begins) in Political Science, History, Sociology, American Studies or a related field from an accredited university.
 * Review of applications will begin November 2, 2013, and will continue until the position is filled. Completed applications received by November 1, 2013 will be guaranteed full consideration.
 * > Anyone heard anything on this?

Kings College London (UK) - 3 Postdoctoral Research Associates (Deadline: 8 Oct. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * Three 54-month Postdoctoral Research Associates to work on the interdisciplinary project "Modern Moves: Kinetic Transnationalism and Afro-Diasporic Rhythm Cultures"
 * PhD must be in hand by application closing date.
 * "Successful applicants will: complete a monograph and/or an original performance piece; organise and contribute to interdisciplinary research on the project; participate in organising the project’s ‘moving group’ and public conversation series between academics and cultural producers; conduct fieldwork where relevant; and attend conferences. They will avail of the project’s resources for learning or improving languages, music, dance and percussive styles related to Afro-diasporic heritages. They will have opportunities for a limited amount of teaching in a relevant department of the College."
 * "Applications are encouraged from the fields of ethno/musicology, history, literary studies, dance studies and anthropology. At least one of these qualifications is essential: musicological training; familiarity with Afro-diasporic/ Latin American/ Angolan social dances; familiarity with related musical/ percussive forms. Fluency in some or any of these languages is essential: Portuguese; Spanish; French and/or any French Creole. Fluency in any of these languages would be an advantage: Dutch; Russian; Kimbundu; Bhojpuri; Papiamentu/Papiamento; Capeverdian Creole. Applicants may propose to work on any aspect of the project. Research plans involving the Portuguese and French-speaking worlds, connections between the Indian and Atlantic Oceans, and Cuba would be most welcome."
 * Further details and application packs are available on the College’s website at www.kcl.ac.uk/jobs. All correspondence should clearly state the job title and reference number R6/AAE/908/13-DF. If you have any queries please contact your Recruitment Co-ordinator at [mailto:recruitmentteam6@kcl.ac.uk recruitmentteam6@kcl.ac.uk]
 * Deadline: 8 Oct. 2013
 * Intend to interview late October.

Lehigh University, Pre-/Post-Doctoral Fellowship, Africana Studies (Deadline: Jan. 14 2013)

 * See full post at Ethnic Studies 2013-2014

Leverhulme Trust - Research Fellowships (Deadline: 7 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * Up to 90 Research Fellowships, lasting 3 months to two years, in any subject
 * To be eligible, applicants must be resident in the UK 'at the time of application
 * "Leverhulme Research Fellowships enable experienced researchers—whether employed in academia or as established independent researchers —to undertake a programme of research on a topic of their choice. Up to £45,000 is available for research costs, replacement teaching costs, or loss of earnings. Fellowships ...must begin between 1 June 2014 and 1 May 2015."
 * For more details see the scheme webpage
 * Deadline: 4pm (GMT) 7 Nov. 2013

Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities (Deadline: 15 Jan. 2014)
Application Process for the 2014-2016 Fellowships The Mellon Fellowship is for scholarship across boundaries. Thanks to the generous support of the Mellon Foundation, MIT's School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences awards two fellowships each year to promising young scholars working at the intersection of humanities disciplines, or between the humanities and other disciplines. This Fellowship is especially intended for scholars who work in more than one specialty within the humanities, or bridging from the humanities with other disciplines.

Terms of Appointment: The School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences has four departments participating in this search: Comparative Media Studies/Writing, Literature, Foreign Languages and Literatures, Music and Theater Arts. Applicants must designate one of the four academic units in which they would like to be located. Appointments will be for two years, effective July 1, 2014. Fellows will teach one course in Spring 2015 and one per semester the following year, and will be in residence at MIT during this time. Salary will be $61,500 per year with standard benefits, and each Fellow will receive a research fund of $1,000 to cover travel and other costs associated with research and professional development.

Eligibility and Selection: To be eligible for the position, applicants must have received their Ph.D. no earlier than July 1, 2011 and no later than July 1, 2014. If you have not earned your degree at the time you apply for the fellowship, please forward a Letter of Certification from the Registrar’s Office at your institution to confirm that you are expected to formally receive your degree by July 1, 2014. Applicants who have not formally received their degree by that date will not be considered. Fellows may not hold other appointments during the period of the Fellowship. Fellowships are awarded only to postdoctoral scholars who have received their degrees from institutions other than MIT. Fellows will be announced in March 2014.

Application Materials
 * Letter describing the applicant's teaching and research experience, and presenting a brief proposal for a new research project to be completed during the term of the fellowship
 * Curriculum Vitae
 * One-page description of an undergraduate class to be offered in Spring 2014
 * Three letters of recommendation
 * Letter of Certification from the Registrar’s Office certifying that the applicant will formally receive a PhD diploma by July 1, 2014. This requirement is only relevant for applicants who have not yet formally received a PhD at the time the application is due.


 * Questions? Please check out the FAQ page. Email [mailto:shass-mellon@mit.edu shass-mellon@mit.edu], or call Elizabeth Rollins in the Dean's Office at 617-253-8962.
 * Online application will be available September 15, 2013.
 * Application due no later than Tuesday, January 15, 2014. Applications must be received at MIT by January 15, 2014. Late applications cannot be considered.

==Max Planck Institute for the History of Science - Two (2) Postdoctoral Fellowships 'Histories of Planning' (Deadline: 28 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED== he Max Planck Institute for the History of Science in Berlin (MPIWG), Department III (Professor Dagmar Schäfer) announces

Two (2) Postdoctoral Fellowships for up to two years.

Starting date: 01 September 2014

The fellowships will be awarded in conjunction with the agenda of Dept. III and the upcoming research project on: Histories of Planning

http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/research/projects/DeptIII_SchaeferDagmar-HistoriesOfPlanning

Outstanding junior scholars with an interest of using the concept of planning to enhance the methodological apparatus of the History of Science and Technology and suitable experience in history of technology, economic history, STS, anthropology, archaeology, regional studies or other relevant fields are invited to apply.

Candidates should have a doctorate in hand at the time the fellowship begins; the Ph.D. degree should have been awarded in 2012 or later. It is expected that candidates will be able to present their own work and discuss that of others fluently in English. Applications may, however, be submitted in German, English, Chinese or French. Postdoctoral fellows are expected to participate in the research activities at the Institute. The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science is an international and interdisciplinary research institute (http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/index.html).

Fellowships are endowed with a monthly stipend between 2,100 € and 2,500 € (fellows from abroad) or between 1,468 € and 1,621 €, or E13 public pay scale (fellows from Germany).

Candidates of all nationalities are welcomed to apply; applications from women are especially welcomed. The Max Planck Society is committed to promoting more handicapped individuals and encourages them to apply.

For questions concerning the research project and Department III, please contact Prof Dagmar Schäfer (dschaefer@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de); for administrative questions concerning the position and the Institute, please contact Claudia Paaß (verwaltungsleitung@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de), Head of Administration, or Jochen Schneider (jsr@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de), Research Coordinator.


 * Candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae including publication list, copies of certificates (PhD), research prospectus (maximum 750 words), a sample text, and the names of at least two (2) referees to: https://s-lotus.gwdg.de/mpg/mbbf/postdoc_2013_01.nsf/application
 * Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Deadline for submission: 28 November 2013.

Max Planck Institute for the History of Science - Two (2) Postdoctoral Positions 'Art & Knowledge in Premodern Europe' (Deadline: 15 Feb. 2014)

 * Two post-doctoral positions (up to two years) available on Prof. Dr. Sven Dupré's project 'Art & Knowledge in Premodern Europe', to begin between 1 Jul and 1 Oct 2014
 * "Candidates should hold a doctorate in the history of science and technology or a related field (art history, conservation science, technical art history, history of medicine) at the time of application and show evidence of scholarly promise in the form of publications and other achievements. Tenure of a prior postdoctoral fellowship will be to the candidate’s advantage."
 * "Particularly welcome are research projects on ‘Early Modern Art Technologies and Materials’: see http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/research/projects/FGDupre_Art_Technology.However, research projects addressing the full scope of Max Planck Research Group dealing with the history of knowledge and art up to the eighteenth century (with a preference for the period between 1350 and 1750) will be considered. Research projects may concern any geographical area within Europe, and any of the visual and decorative arts. For short descriptions of the project, see http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/research/projects/MRGdupre."
 * The Max Planck Institute for the History of Science is an international and interdisciplinary research institute (http://www.mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de/en/index.html). The colloquium language is English; it is expected that candidates will be able to present their own work and discuss that of others fluently in that language. Fellowships are endowed with a monthly stipend between 2.100 € and 2.500 € (fellows from abroad) or between 1.468 € and 1.621 € (fellows from Germany, who may alternatively opt for a contract TVöD E13 in the German system).
 * Only electronic submissions will be accepted. Candidates are requested to submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae including publication list, research prospectus (maximum 750 words), and at least one sample of writing (i.e. article or book chapter) to: https://s-lotus.gwdg.de/mpg/mbwg/postdocdupre_2013_01.nsf/application
 * Please arrange to have two referees send signed scanned letters of recommendation to: [mailto:officedupre@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de officedupre@mpiwg-berlin.mpg.de]                           or originals by snail mail to:  Max-Planck-Institut für Wissenschaftsgeschichte, Max Planck Research Group Dupré, Boltzmannstr. 22, 14195 Berlin,  Germany
 * Deadline: 15 Feb. 2014


 * Intend to interview 26 Mar.

McGill University - Postdoc in Shakespeare Studies (Deadline: 1 March 2014)

 * See full post at Renaissance 2014

Mellon Dance Studies 2014-15 Postdoctoral Fellows - (Deadline: 15 Dec 2013)
A consortium of three research universities—Brown, Northwestern, and Stanford—seeks to appoint Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows in Dance Studies for the academic year 2014-15. Fellows will be associated with humanities centers on each campus and will teach two undergraduate courses. In addition, fellows will attend intensive week-long seminars, held the summer before and after the fellowship year, devoted to strategies for interdisciplinary research and teaching. International applicants are welcome, as are applicants from Ph.D.s in all fields in the humanities and humanistic social sciences that border dance studies.

The initial appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year. Applicants must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. no later than July 15, 2014 and no earlier than July 15, 2011. Campus placement and departmental affiliation will be determined by the Search Committee.


 * Please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae, writing sample, a sample syllabus for an introductory course in dance studies, and three letters of recommendation to Dance Studies Search Committee, Northwestern University, University Hall 215, 1897 Sheridan Road, Evanston IL 60208-2240. Electronic applications (in Word or pdf) may be emailed to project assistant Jennifer Britton (j-britton@northwestern.edu) with the subject line “Dance Studies Search.” AA/EOE. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Deadline for applications is December 15, 2013.
 * Also posted at Theatre 2013-14

==National Maritime Museum (UK) - Caird Senior Research Fellowship- (Deadline: 28 Oct. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==
 * One year research fellowship
 * "The Caird Senior Research Fellowship is offered annually by the Trustees of the Museum to support high-quality research on the Museum’s collections or in any field of British naval and maritime history. The Museum’s collections of oil paintings, prints and drawings, manuscripts, charts and maps, ship models and antiquities have an international reputation and are particularly rich in the 17th, 18th and 19th centuries."
 * "The fellowship is primarily but not exclusively intended to support study at a post-doctoral level and applications are particularly encouraged from scholars of any nationality who have recently submitted a PhD, or who expect to do so before the commencement of the fellowship."
 * Deadline: 28 Oct. 2013

National Maritime Museum (UK) - Sackler-Card Fellowship- (Deadline: 28 Oct. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * Two year research fellowship
 * The National Maritime Museum offers a major fellowship sponsored by the Sackler Foundation to fund research of significance and originality in any field of the Museum’s subjects and collections. The Fellowship is primarily intended to allow established researchers, already in post at an academic institution, to devote themselves to a sustained period of research lasting up to two years.
 * Proposals for interdisciplinary studies which place research on the collections in a broader context will be particularly welcome. The Museum is also keen to receive applications for fellowships that will both contribute to the development of the research centres and our gallery programme.
 * Applicants must be of post-doctoral status or equivalent and should be in post at a UK or overseas university. Applicants must be able to demonstrate that they have the credentials and experience to complete their proposed programme of research.
 * Deadline: 28 Oct. 2013

New Europe College - International Fellowships (Deadline: 9 Dec. 2013 extended to 13 Jan. 2014)
New Europe College - Institute for Advanced Study in Bucharest, Romania announces the competition for fellowships for the academic year 2014-15. The program targets young international researchers/academics working in the fields of humanities, social sciences, and economics.
 * Applicants must hold a Ph.D. title or be doctoral sutdents in an advanced stage of their research. Preference will be given to candidates under the age of 40, and to those who have not yet benefited from a NEC Fellowship.
 * Duration of the fellowship: a) a full academic year (10 months, October through July) or b) a one-term fellowship (October through February, or March through July).
 * The Fellowship consists of: a monthly stipend of 600 Euro (tax free), accommodation, international transportation to and from the home country of the Fellows at the beginning and the end of the Fellowship, as well as for season holidays. The Fellows who stay for the whole academic year are offered a one-month research trip abroad to an institution of their choice (2,600 Euro for transportation, accommodation, and per diem). As an alternative, they can opt for field research, in Romania or outside it.
 * The Fellows are expected to work on their own projects, and take part in the scientific events organized by the New Europe College. At the end of their Fellowship, each Fellow is expected to hand in a research paper, reflecting the results of his/her work over the duration of the Fellowship. The papers will be included in a NEC publication.
 * Applications will be submitted in electronic format only, to the address: [mailto:applications@nec.ro applications@nec.ro]. Candidates are asked to enter in the Subject field of their e-mail message ”NEC International Fellowship 2014-2015”. The deadline for the submission of applications is  December 9, 2013 January 13, 2014. Incomplete or late applications will not be taken into consideration. We will acknowledge receipt of an application and confirm whether the application requirements have been met within 7 days after the deadline. The applicants will be notified on the results of the pre-selection at the beginning of March 2014, by e-mail. The shortlisted candidates will be invited to an interview via Skype, organized on April 3-5, 2014.

New York Historical Society and The New School Schwartz Postdoctoral Fellows Program (Deadline: 3 Jan. 2014)

 * Bernard and Irene Schwartz Fellowships. Offered jointly with Eugene Lang College The New School for Liberal Arts, two Bernard and Irene Schwartz Fellowships are open to scholars who will have completed the Ph.D. before the end of the 2013-2014 academic year. Fellows will teach one course each semester at Eugene Lang College and will also carry on research projects in residence at the New-York Historical Society. These fellowships carry a stipend of $60,000, plus benefits.
 * The Bernard and Irene Schwartz Postdoctoral Fellows Program was established in 2005 to foster a vibrant scholarly relationship between the New-York Historical Society and the New School’s Eugene Lang College. Post-doctoral fellows are invited to help build this connection through research, teaching, and public history programming. In the course of a one-year (non-renewable) fellowship, Bernard and Irene Schwartz fellows are expected to develop a major research project with the resources of the Historical Society, to teach two undergraduate courses at Eugene Lang College, and to share in both institutions’ commitments to public history.
 * The successful candidate will be a recent Ph.D. (within three years of starting date), with a strong record of previous teaching (as a TA or otherwise). Application requirements include: A completed cover sheet (download here)Two- to three-page proposal describing the theme of the research project and the New-York Historical Society resources critical to the project. A curriculum vitae. A writing sample of no more than 3,000 words or ten pages. Two detailed syllabi for undergraduate courses. Three letters of recommendation to be sent digitally to [mailto:fellowships@nyhistory.org fellowships@nyhistory.org] with the subject line SCHWARTZ FELLOWSHIP- [LAST NAME] prior to the deadline. Bernard and Irene Schwartz fellowships carry a stipend of $60,000 plus benefits.
 * COMPLETED APPLICATIONS WITH ALL OF THE ABOVE ELEMENTS MUST BE SUBMITTED TWO WAYS:Via e-mail with the subject line SCHWARTZ FELLOWSHIP- [LAST NAME], no later than January 3, 2014 at 11:59 pm, to: [mailto:fellowships@nyhistory.org fellowships@nyhistory.org] AND [mailto:history@newschool.edu history@newschool.edu]. Via mail, two hard copies postmarked by January 3, 2014 to Fellowship Coordinator, New-York Historical Society, 170 Central Park West, New York, NY 10024. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

New York University - NYU Postdoctoral and Transition Program for Academic Diversity Fellowship (Deadline: 18 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * New York University (NYU) is dedicated to ensuring that its scholarly community is ready to compete in a global world and is enriched by individuals reflecting diverse ancestries, perspectives and experiences. Diversity at NYU has historically been broadly defined, encompassing differences across categories of race and ethnicity, gender, age, ability, political belief, economic status, and sexual orientation. NYU recognizes the value of a diverse community in supporting an intellectually challenging and inclusive educational environment. To that end, NYU has created the NYU Postdoctoral and Transition Program for Academic Diversity fellowship program to support promising scholars and educators from different backgrounds, races, ethnic groups, and other under-represented groups whose life experience, research experience, and employment background will contribute significantly to academic excellence at NYU.


 * Eligibility: The fellowship program is open to all areas of study at the University. Individuals who meet one of the following criteria are eligible to apply:


 * 1) Individuals who have completed their dissertation within the last three years or who will have completed their dissertation by September 1, 2014; or


 * 2) Professionals transitioning to academic careers (for those in field for which the doctorate is not the terminal degree)


 * Awards: NYU will award up to five in-residence fellowships in 2014. Appointments are for two years and begin September 2014 and end August 2016. Fellows teach a maximum of one course per semester, participate in school and departmental activities, and have mentorship opportunities to prepare them for an academic career.


 * Compensation and Allowances: Fellows will be appointed as Assistant Professor/Faculty Fellow and will receive a $40,000 nine-month salary; an annual housing allowance ($20,000); a research allowance ($2,000); and reimbursement for one-time relocation fees (up to $3,000). Such compensation will be subject to appropriate taxation. The University also provides a benefits package, including medical and dental coverage.


 * Application Procedure: Required application materials include (1) a fellowship application; (2) a curriculum vitae; (3) a statement of research and goals; (4) a personal statement detailing the reasons for applying for the fellowship; (5) three letters of reference from individuals familiar with your scholarly or creative work; and (6) one of the following: a dissertation abstract (postdoctoral applicants); or a statement of how your professional experience prepares you for a faculty position (professionals). Incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Fellowship recipients must provide proof of authorization to work in the United States. NYU does not sponsor visa for this Fellowship.


 * All materials must be received by November 18, 2013. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Awards will be announced on or about February 17, 2014. The fellowship application and instructions for submission are available at http://www.nyu.edu/life/diversity-nyu/postdoctoral-and-transition.html
 * Received acknowledgement/update on review process email (12/06)

New York University Abu Dhabi - Humanities Research Fellowships (Deadline: 30 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The NYU Abu Dhabi Institute invites applications from junior and senior scholars to become NYUAD Humanities Research Fellows. Applications are now being accepted for 2014-2015 fellowships.

Humanities Research Fellows will participate in a vibrant and growing community of humanities scholars based at NYUAD. The Institute welcomes applications from scholars in all areas of the humanities and especially encourages applications from scholars whose research relates to the history and culture of the Gulf region, the Arabic world, or the Indian Ocean region.

Senior scholars may apply for one- or two-semester fellowships. Scholars who have received their doctorate within the previous three years may apply for one- or two-year fellowships, which are intended especially for those who wish to turn their doctoral dissertations into publishable book manuscripts. All fellows will receive generous stipends, housing, support for travel to and from Abu Dhabi, and research support.

Interested scholars can learn more here: http://nyuad.nyu.edu/research/centers-institutes/research-fellowships-in-the-humanities.html.
 * Applications are due November 30, 2013.

Northwestern University (IL) - Postdoctoral Fellowship, African American and/or African Diaspora Studies (Deadline: 15 Dec. 2013)
The Department of African American Studies in the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences at Northwestern University invites applications for a two year Postdoctoral Fellowship. PhD must be completed by September 1, 2014. Recent Ph.D.s (degree granted during or after 2012) with a commitment to the field of African American and/or African Diaspora studies are encouraged to apply. We're especially interested in projects in comparative African Diaspora/American Indian Studies but welcome all applicants. This two year fellowship is residential and provides a competitive stipend and benefits, a visiting appointment in the Department of African American Studies (including teaching of one or two classes in the Department), and participation in the intellectual life of the Department and University.
 * Applicants should submit electronically via this link http://www.afam.northwestern.edu/ by December 15, 2013: 1) a current curriculum vitae, 2) a letter of application detailing the research project to be undertaken during the fellowship years, 3) a sample of scholarly writing, 4) evidence relating to the quality of teaching (syllabi and teaching evaluations), 5) three letters of recommendation (including one letter from the dissertation advisor) to: All inquiries should be addressed to Suzette Denose at 847-491-5122 or s-denose@northwestern.edu. AA/EOE.

Northwestern University (IL) - Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Environmental Humanities (Deadline: 15 Dec. 2013)
The Environmental Policy and Culture Program and the Alice Kaplan Humanities Institute invite applications for a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in the Environmental Humanities, to run from September 1, 2014 through August 31, 2016. Applications are welcome from scholars who study the environment from a humanities perspective (analyzing, for instance, environmental history; ecological interface and the built environment; ecological/ecocritical approaches to literature; animal studies, green studies, or cultural approaches to water and air; environmental justice and/or ethics and sustainability). The Fellow’s appointment may span the Environmental Policy and Culture Program, the Kaplan Humanities Institute and a department in Northwestern’s Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. We are particularly interested in candidates whose work falls within one or more of the following fields: Art History, Art Theory and Practice, English, Ethnic Studies, History, Literary Studies, Philosophy, or Religious Studies. The Fellow must be prepared to teach courses that reflect expertise both in studies of the environment and in another substantive field. Candidates must complete all Ph.D. requirements before September 1, 2014.

The fellow will pursue a program of independent scholarship under the guidance of a faculty mentor and will teach two undergraduate courses each year. The fellow will also give one public lecture per year. This position is a two-year, full-time fellowship with benefits.


 * Applicants should submit a curriculum vita, research statement for the proposed project, writing sample of 35-50 pages, and a sample syllabus for one upper-division undergraduate course. Graduate school transcripts as well as three letters of recommendations (including one letter from the dissertation advisor) should be forwarded as part of the application. In order to ensure full consideration, all application materials must be received by December 15, 2013.


 * Important additional information including salary, prerequisites, FAQs, and submission instructions appears on our website at http://www.humanities.northwestern.edu/events/facultysearch.html. Administrative questions not addressed on the webpage should be directed to [mailto:humsearch@northwestern.edu humsearch@northwestern.edu] . For more information, see http://www.weinberg.northwestern.edu/ AA/EOE: Applications from women and minorities are especially encouraged.

Örebro University (Swed.) - Postdoctoral Research Fellows in Humanities and Social Sciences (possibly TT) - (Deadline: 15 Dec. 2013)
It is Örebro University’s ambition that you as a holder of a postdoctoral research fellowship after the four-year period will be able to carry on your duties as a research group leader at Örebro University" - having pursued research with an impact both prior to and after the defence of your thesis at a university in Sweden or abroad; - being a potentially excellent researcher in so far as you are able to pursue, autonomously, innovative research to a high international standard; - having obtained own research funding; and - describing your planned research under the conditions provided by the fellowship."
 * 5 four-year Postdoctoral Research Fellowships, possibly leading to permanent positions, to begin Spring 2014
 * "On completion of the four-year fellowship, you are expected to have facilitated the establishment or further development of a research group that is attracting external research funding among both national and international competition.
 * "As a postdoctoral research fellow you will be pursuing research within one of the university’s existing research groups/environments. You will yourself contribute to the setup of a new research group linked to one of the university’s successful research domains. Further, you should apply for own research grants and be actively involved on the doctoral programme of the subject in question. The work may also involve some teaching and administrative duties."
 * "Qualified for the appointment as a postdoctoral research fellow are applicants who have obtained a degree of doctor or equivalent academic qualifications. Candidates of primary interest should be those who have obtained their doctoral degree or equivalent qualifications no more than seven years prior to the application deadline."
 * "In the appointment process, particular attention will be paid to research expertise which you will have demonstrated by:
 * "Please attach a research plan (approximately two A4 pages) to your application. It should be evident from the plan to which research environment you wish to be linked. Also attach degree certificates; CV; a written account of previous research experience as outlined under Assessment criteria above; and a list of publications. Please also provide two references including contact details."
 * Deadline: 15 Dec. 2013

Pennsylvania State University - Postdoctoral Fellowship, African-American History - (Deadline: 7 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * One year post-doctoral fellowship in African-American History, for the academic year 2014-15
 * "In partnership with the Africana Research Center (ARC), the Richards Civil War Era Center...All research interests spanning the origins of slavery through the Civil Rights movement will receive favorable consideration. Proposals that mesh with the Richard Center’s interests in slavery, abolition, and emancipation, as well as comparative or Atlantic history, are especially welcome."
 * "There is no requirement for teaching"
 * " Successful applicants must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. within the previous two academic years. Salary/benefit package is competitive. Submit complete application packets including cover letter describing your research and goals for the fellowship year, a curriculum vita (6 page maximum), and a writing sample of no more than 30 double-spaced pages at www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/...  Three letters of reference should be addressed to the attention of the ESSS Selection Committee and emailed directly to [mailto:richardscenter@psu.edu richardscenter@psu.edu]."
 * Deadline: 7 Nov. 2013

Pennsylvania State University - Postdoctoral/ MFA Fellowship: Being Human (Deadline: 15 Jan. 2014)
For artists and humanists, these are extraordinary times: our sense of “the human” is undergoing remarkable transformations, with implications for the future of all life on the planet. But has “humanism” been part of the problem all along? How should we think differently–about the biosphere and the social world–if we are going to avoid realizing our deepest dystopian fears?

The Penn State IAH welcomes applications from scholars and artists who have received their terminal degrees (PhDs in the humanities, MFAs in the fine and performing arts, Masters or beyond in design fields such as architecture) within the past three years (after May 1, 2011). Terminal degrees must be in hand by July 1, 2014. Applications should include a CV, contact information for two references, a project description of 1000 words, and (for applicants in the arts or design) a hyperlink or other access to a digital portfolio. The fellowship stipend is $46,000 plus benefits and a $4,000 research fund. An office will be provided at the Institute. The successful candidate will be asked to teach a course, lead a faculty/graduate student research group, and/or organize a symposium. Further, it is expected that the fellow will take part in the intellectual life of campus by working with faculty and students, attending symposia and events, and contributing to meetings and discussions presented by IAH.


 * All application materials must be submitted through http://www.la.psu.edu/facultysearch/ by January 15, 2014. For more information, call (814) 865-0495 or write to arts-humanities@psu.edu.

Pomona College (CA) - Fred and Dorothy Chau Postdoctoral Fellowship - (Deadline: 18 Oct. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
Pomona College seeks applications for the Fred and Dorothy Chau postdoctoral fellowship, a two-year position, beginning August 2014.

The field is open within the humanities and social sciences, but we are especially interested in scholars who focus on race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and transnational studies. Successful candidates will teach two courses per year. Fellows are also responsible for giving one public presentation each year. Salary is commensurate with a visiting full-time faculty position.


 * Please send letter of application, short description of dissertation, statement about teaching at a liberal arts college, graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation by October 18, 2013 to [mailto:chaupostdoc@pomona.edu chaupostdoc@pomona.edu]. Pomona College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, and supports equal access to higher education and values working in a richly diverse environment.
 * Question: Do they really want no CV or is that a typo?
 * I emailed with a question and received the following error message: "Delivery has failed to these recipients or groups: [mailto:chaupostdoc@pomona.edu chaupostdoc@pomona.edu]There's a problem with the recipient's mailbox. Please try resending the message. If the problem continues, please contact your helpdesk." Wondering if this was a fluke - has anyone else been able to email them?
 * I got the same error message a couple of days ago and haven't found a way to reach anyone.
 * Note: the e-mail address now works. [posted 9/4]
 * If you open the link (by pushing on the title above) it opens the Pomona College page on open positions. From this page, it is clear they DO want a CV. It reads: "Pomona College seeks applications for the Fred and Dorothy Chau postdoctoral fellowship, a two-year position, beginning August 2014. The field is open within the humanities and social sciences, but we are especially interested in scholars who focus on race, ethnicity, class, gender, sexuality, and transnational studies. Successful candidates will teach two courses per year. Fellows are also responsible for giving one public presentation each year. Salary is commensurate with a visiting full-time faculty position. Please send letter of application, CV, short description of dissertation, statement about teaching at a liberal arts college, graduate transcript, and three letters of recommendation by October 18, 2013 to [mailto:chaupostdoc@pomona.edu chaupostdoc@pomona.edu]. Pomona College, a member of the Claremont Colleges, and supports equal access to higher education and values working in a richly diverse environment."
 * Did anyone find out how to submit the materials since that email address doesn't appear to be correct?
 * After a brief search of Pomona's website, I don't see any information, list of current fellows, annual theme, etc. for the postdoc program. Anyone have a link or further information?
 * This is not the first year this fellowship has been offered, but it is low profile on PC's site (so far, at least). Perhaps the following person could be contacted?: Nicole Weekes, Associate Dean of the College: Oversees the recruitment and mentoring of tenure-track faculty, administers the New Faculty Orientation and the Mellon Chau Postdoctoral Fellows program, works with the President's Advisory Committee on Diversity, and serves as the Diversity Officer and as one of the College's Grievance Officers
 * has anyone had any luck getting in touch with Weekes, or anyone else at Pomona about this?
 * I've gotten in touch with Weekes, who said there was a problem with the address that has now been corrected. It should be ready to go. [posted 9/4]
 * Does anyone know the mailing address? My univ does not do electronic transcripts.
 * My sense is that they will likely take unofficial electronic transcripts--that is what I am going to send, anyway.
 * I believe that they want official graduate transcripts. Hard copies can be sent to:  Nicole Y. Weekes, Ph.D., Associate Dean of the College, Professor, Department of Neuroscience, Pomona College, 550 N. College Ave, Claremont CA 91711.


 * I got in touch with Rhonda Beron . She responded to my query.
 * submitted (10/15) but no receipt.
 * Submitted on 10/18 and received a reply message saying that they were only accepting applications until 5pm PST. Unless I missed something, this was not on their website, or at least not any of the announcements I saw.
 * I received the same reply. I checked the website several times this week, and am almost positive they added the 5pm deadline sometime today. I replied explaining the situation. Let's see what they say.
 * I also submitted my appl. on 10/18 at 6pm CST. I didn't get a reply though. Thinking of emailing/calling them to ask for confirmation of receipt.
 * Emailed Rhonda Beron on Friday to ask for confirmation (I had submitted my application on 10/12). She was very helpful and confirmed receipt by the end of the day.
 * Any news yet? 11/5
 * I haven't heard anything (11/14). Anybody else? (x3, 11/18)
 * Is there a reason you all are expecting to hear back so quickly? (x4)
 * I'm not expecting to hear back so quickly but not sure when to anticipate hearing back.  Did Pomona give any indication?
 * I believe in the past they've contacted candidates in January - that might be a good timeline to work with at this point!
 * It probably would not be within a month of applying either.
 * anyone knows which departments they are seeking to staff?
 * I inquired and there should be no news until after the holidays.

Princeton University - Center for African American Studies, Postdoctoral Research Positions (Deadline: 10 Jan. 2014)
The Center for African American Studies at Princeton University invites applications from pre-tenure scholars and recent Ph.D. graduates in all disciplines for two postdoctoral research positions. These positions will be awarded for the academic year 2014-2015 to emerging scholars who will devote their ten-month residency at Princeton to writing about race in the national or global contexts. The term for these positions extends from September 1, 2014 until July 1, 2015; a competitive salary will be provided.

A selection committee of Center for African American Studies faculty members evaluates applicants on the basis of: the significance of their proposed research and its relevance to the purposes of the center; the quality of their previous research and their ability to benefit from the activities of the center; the contribution they are likely to make to higher education in the future through teaching and writing about race.
 * Candidates should apply online at http://jobs.princeton.edu by January 10, 2014.

Princeton University, Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP) Postdocs (Deadline: 29 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
Princeton University's Center for the Study of Democratic Politics (CSDP) seeks visiting scholars and/or post-doctoral research scholars for the 2014-2015 academic year. The Center supports empirical research on democratic political processes and institutions. Applications are welcome from political scientists and scholars in related social science disciplines.

Each scholar will pursue research and contribute to the intellectual life of the Center, the Department of Politics, and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs. CSDP scholars must be in residence at Princeton during the academic terms, and are expected to participate in the weekly CSDP seminars and related research seminars in the Department of Politics, as well as occasional lectures, conferences, and other events. Successful candidates will receive a competitive salary, applicable Princeton University benefits, a taxable moving allowance, and a research fund.

IMPORTANT APPLICATION GUIDELINES: All applicants will be asked to submit a CV, a 3-5 page (double-spaced) statement of research interest/research proposal, and writing sample. In addition, post-doc applicants must submit email addresses for two (and only two) references.
 * For Post-Docs: If you, as of the date of application, have not yet completed your doctoral degree or you earned your degree within the past three years, you must complete the online application available at "Jobs at Princeton." Position requisition number 1300638. Click here for Quick Link to this post-doc application. Any applicant who has yet to complete the PhD should have turned in a final draft of the dissertation at the time of appointment.
 * The deadline for receipt of complete applications, including letters of recommendation if applicable, is midnight on November 29, 2013, EST. Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations. Questions? email [mailto:csdp@princeton.edu csdp@princeton.edu].

==Princeton University - Faith and Work Initiative, Center for the Study of Religion, Postdoctoral Research Associate (Deadline: Open Until Filled)== Princeton University's Faith and Work Initiative (FWI) within the Center for the Study of Religion (CSR) invites applications for a postdoctoral or more senior research position. Initial appointment is for one year, with possibility of renewal pending satisfactory performance. The position is open to recent Ph.D. graduates interested in studying the area of Faith and Work/Workplace Spirituality. Possible research focus might include, but not be limited to, critical reflection on: organizational impact of workplace spirituality; historical or current issues in the faith and work movement; and methods, models, or scales regarding the integration of faith in the workplace; and other areas of research pertaining to the intersection of faith and work. Successful candidate will conduct his/her own research (33%) and work closely with FWI's director to support his research projects (66%). S/he will also participate in a weekly interdisciplinary workshop with other CSR pre- and post-doctoral scholars, and in FWI and CSR-sponsored events. Candidate must have strong organizational, research, and writing skills and previous research experience on faith at work/workplace spirituality or a related field (e.g., sociology, religion, business, ethics/moral philosophy, behavioral economics), and commensurate experience with relevant research tools, methods, and technology. Completion of PhD by 12/31/2013 required.
 * Applicants must apply online (Requisition #1300817) and submit a CV; cover letter describing interest in this position and this area of research; a brief (3-5 page) description of proposed research project and reference to existing FWI research projects (http://www.princeton.edu/faithandwork/research/) that s/he would wish to engage in; a relevant writing sample (published or unpublished paper) in English or with an English translation, preferably in the field of workplace spirituality/faith at work; and contact information for three references. For more information, visit http://www.princeton.edu/csr/funding-opportunities/visiting-fellows or contact CSR, 5 Ivy Lane, Princeton University, Princeton, NJ 08540-1013 csrelig@princeton.edu, referencing "FWI". Princeton University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with applicable EEO and affirmative action regulations.
 * -anyone know the stipend for this fellowship? Also, is there any teaching involved?
 * 11/18/13: The stipend will be commensurate with other Princeton postdoctoral positions, i.e., between $65-$70,000 over twelve months, plus benefits. There is no teaching requirement.

Princeton University - Lecturers, Princeton Writing Program (Deadline: 15 Jan. 2014)

 * See full post at Rhetoric/Composition 2014

Princeton University - Postdoctoral Positions in Values and Public Policy (Deadline: 18 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The University Center for Human Values and the Woodrow Wilson School of Public and International Affairs invite applications for postdoctoral positions in Values and Public Policy. We aim to support highly promising scholars trained in moral and political philosophy, political theory, normative economics and related areas to develop a research agenda in the ethical dimensions of public policy.

Candidates selected will undertake a research project exploring a normative problem arising in an area of public policy in which the Woodrow Wilson School conducts research. They will be affiliated with a unit of the School that can inform and support their work.

They will also be invited to participate in programs of the University Center for Human Values. Candidates will be expected to contribute one course each year to the School’s undergraduate or graduate program on a topic related to ethical issues in public policy, subject to sufficient enrollment and approval by the Dean of the Faculty.

Qualifications: Applicants must have completed the requirements for the Ph.D. by September 1, 2014 and must not have held the degree for more than three years by that date. They may not be employed by another institution during the term of their Princeton appointment. Applicants’ dissertation research need not be specifically in values and public policy, but they will be expected to demonstrate a commitment to working on a research project in this area during their time at Princeton. Projects must be related to an area in which the School has a Center or Program such as environmental policy, population and health, democratic institutions and processes, information technology policy or global governance. For more information about these areas, please consult http://wws.princeton.edu/centers_programs/.

Applications will be evaluated on the basis of the applicant’s previous accomplishments, the promise of the proposed research project in values and public policy, and the likelihood that the project will be enhanced by being carried out at the Woodrow Wilson School. The capacity to contribute to the University’s teaching program will also be taken into account.

Term of Appointment: The term of appointment is one year, normally beginning September 1, 2014, with the expectation of renewal for one further year assuming good performance. Applicants are expected to be in residence for the duration of the appointment. Princeton offers competitive salary and employee benefits.


 * How to Apply: Candidates should submit an online application at http://jobs.princeton.edu. Search for requisition number #1300483. The online system includes instructions on how to apply. A complete application will include the following materials: 1. A current curriculum vitae; 2. A research proposal (not to exceed 1,500 words), conforming to the expectations stated above. The proposal should describe what the applicant hopes to gain from carrying out the project in the Woodrow Wilson School. 3. A scholarly paper or dissertation chapter (not to exceed 12,000 words) representing the applicant’s scholarly achievement or potential; 4. Contact information for two referees, who will be asked to comment specifically on the applicant’s qualifications for the proposed research project. Referees will be contacted directly by email with instructions for uploading letters of reference.


 * These materials should be submitted online by Monday, November 18, 2013. We cannot accept application materials by any other method. Letters of reference are to be submitted by end of business day on Thursday, November 21, 2013. The selection committee will begin reviewing applications immediately and incomplete applications may be at a disadvantage. Decisions will be announced by Thursday, February 27, 2014.

==Princeton University - Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies, Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions, 2014–15: Research Community on Global Systemic Risk (Deadline: 13 Dec. 2013)== The Princeton Institute for International and Regional Studies (PIIRS) invites applications for 5 to 6 visiting fellowships for the 2014–15 academic year (10 months), beginning September 1, 2014. The fellowships are open to scholars who would be in residence for 5 or 10 months and would participate in the activities of the PIIRS research community on the theme of “Global Systemic Risk.” The research community, which consists of a multidisciplinary group of Princeton faculty and graduate students, aims to advance the scholarly study of the fragility and risk resulting from the interdependence of massive global systems. These tangible risks—in systems as diverse as energy exploration and production, electricity transmission, computer networks, healthcare, food and water supplies, transportation networks, commerce, and finance—now threaten global political, economic, and financial systems that affect citizens of every nation. The study of risk has the potential to become one of the most important and influential academic and policy fields, yet has produced very little comprehensive or cohesive scholarship. We welcome applicants with background in any discipline with specific research interests in systemic risk. For more information on the research community and its activities, see the PIIRS website at http://www.princeton.edu/piirs/research/research-communities/.

Visiting scholars would be expected to participate regularly in the activities of the research community and to be engaged in research and writing on a topic related to the research community’s broader theme. Depending on a scholar’s research and teaching interests, there may be an opportunity to teach an undergraduate and/or graduate course, subject to the approval of the Dean of the Faculty. We seek a mix of disciplines and levels of seniority. These positions would be particularly suitable for a scholar on sabbatical leave from his/her home institution or for a postdoctoral research associate. For a scholar on leave, the fellowship may provide up to one-half of the scholar’s academic year salary (depending on the successful candidate’s salary, and subject to a cap that will be determined). Salaries for postdoctoral research associates will depend on the number of years beyond the Ph.D., not to exceed three.


 * To apply for a postdoctoral position, please link to https://jobs.princeton.edu, position requisition number 1300627; to apply for a visiting scholar position please link to https://jobs.princeton.edu, position requisition number 1300625. Applications should include: A cover letter; For scholars on sabbatical leave, an indication of and justification for the level of support requested; A statement of research plans and their relation to the research community’s theme; A current curriculum vitae; Names and email addresses of two persons who can provide confidential letters of recommendation; and One writing sample (article- or chapter-length).
 * Application deadline: December 13, 2013.

Princeton University - Society of Fellows (2014-2017 Fellowship Competition) - (Deadline: 1 Oct 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
2014-2017 Fellowship Competition:
 * The Princeton Society of Fellows, an interdisciplinary group of scholars in the humanities, social sciences, and selected natural sciences, invites applications for the 2014-2017 Fellowship competition.
 * Four three-year Postdoctoral Fellowships will be awarded this year. The stipend for the academic year 2014-15 will be approximately $80,000. In addition, fellows are provided with a shared office, a personal computer, a research account of $5000 a year, access to university grants, benefits and other resources.
 * Fellows are expected to reside in or near Princeton during the academic year in order to attend weekly seminars and participate fully in the intellectual life of the Society.
 * If you have already applied to the Princeton Society of Fellows, you may not apply a second time.
 * All candidates will be informed of the status of their applications by the end of January 2014. Interviews will take place in early February. The Society will reimburse the cost of travel and lodging associated with the interview. Names of fellowship winners will be posted on the Society of Fellows' website in July 2014.
 * Applicants may apply for one or more fellowship(s) pertinent to their research and teaching.
 * 1. Two Open Fellowships in the Humanities and Social Sciences (OPEN): Open to all disciplines represented in the Society of Fellows. In each of the first two years, the successful candidate pursues research half-time and teaches one course each semester, either team-taught or self-designed, in the host department or in an interdisciplinary Program. In addition, the fellow normally does some advising in his/her specialty or related areas. In the third year, the fellow teaches one course in the fall semester and devotes the final semester to full-time research.
 * Targeted Fellowships
 * 3. Fellowship in LGBT Studies (LGBT): Fund for Reunion (the LGBT Alumni Association of Princeton University) and the Society of Fellows are co-sponsors of a fellowship to be awarded to a scholar working on Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender issues in any of the disciplines represented in the Society, and particularly in new and emerging fields. The postdoctoral fellow will be expected to pursue research in any scholarly areas that will make a positive contribution toward public discourse around contemporary LGBT issues. In each of the first two years, the successful candidate pursues research half-time and teaches one course each semester, either team-taught or self-designed, in the host department or an interdisciplinary Program. In addition, the fellow normally does some advising in his/her specialty or related areas. In the third year, the fellow teaches only one course and devotes the final semester to full-time research. The LGBT fellow is also encouraged to share research interests with the wider campus community, with the aim of creating a sustained dialogue on issues related to LGBT equality.
 * 4. Fellowship in Humanistic Studies (HUM): This fellowship is sponsored jointly by the Humanities Council and Society of Fellows, and is open to candidates in all relevant disciplines represented in the Society of Fellows. The Fellow pursues research half-time. For one semester in each of the first two years, the Fellow joins faculty from different disciplines to teach the interdisciplinary year-long sequence Approaches to Western Culture: From Antiquity to the Modern Period, delivering lectures and leading discussion sections. For the other semester of the fellow’s first two years and one semester of the third year, the Fellow teaches a self-designed course in the host department. In addition, the fellow normally does some advising in his/her specialty or related areas. The final semester is devoted to full-time research without teaching.


 * See http://www.princeton.edu/sf/fellowships/ for more details on eligibility and application process.
 * Application Postmark deadline: October 1, 2013. The online application form will be available on August 30, 2013.
 * Curious how many are applying for this; the materials are a real pain.
 * Mailed today (9/30) from a public research-one.
 * I mailed today (9/30) as well, but also curious! A pain to put together different versions of the same research project across a cover letter, abstract, and research statement. And why do they stipulate that one can apply only once? I don't recall seeing that in any other postdoc application.
 * Last year there were 725 apps (according to the wiki); the materials are indeed a pain, but apparently not a deterrent!
 * Received snail mail confirmation that they got my complete dossier (10/21) (x5)

==Rice University (TX) - Humanities Research Center, 2014-15 Rice Seminar, “Exchanges and Temporalities in the Enlightenment, Romanticism, and Victorianism" (Deadline: 1 Dec. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==
 * The Humanities Research Center at Rice University is accepting applications for yearlong residential faculty fellowships to participate in the 2014-15 Rice Seminar, “Exchanges and Temporalities in the Enlightenment, Romanticism, and Victorianism." We will appoint three external faculty members (any rank) and one postdoc.
 * Applications are welcome from scholars, in all disciplines, whose research problematizes the geographical, chronological, and epistemological assumptions that divide the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries into periods or movements, and addresses cultural exchanges between Britain and the rest of the world. Fellows will take part in a yearlong residential research seminar, leading to the publication of an edited collection with a major university press. We offer eligibility for benefits and research/reallocation allowances; fellowship stipends are commensurate with rank, up to $60,000.
 * Deadline December 1, 2013; visit http://hrc.rice.edu/riceseminars/ for more information and to apply.

Rice University (TX) - Post-doc Fellowship in History of Middle-East - (Deadline: 1 Jan. 2014)

 * One-year (with possibility of second year extension) in Ottoman and/or Middle-East History, to begin 1 Jul. 2014
 * "In addition to research, the successful candidate is expected to teach 3 courses per academic year and participate in the intellectual life of the department and other units on campus."
 * "Applicants must have received their Ph.D. within the last five years or at the latest by 1 July 2014."
 * Deadline: 1 Jan. 2014.

==Rice University (TX) - Postdoctoral Fellows, Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality (Deadline: 17 Jan. 2014)==

The Center for the Study of Women, Gender, and Sexuality at Rice University announces two postdoctoral fellowships in the humanities or social sciences for scholars pursuing research and publication projects that focus on gender and health; gender and urban studies; women in the global economy; sex, race, and nation; or sexuality studies. The Center is particularly interested in applicants who demonstrate a record of innovative teaching and the potential to make a solid contribution to the Center's program in engaged feminist research.

PhD must be conferred on or before June 30, 2014. Each fellowship has a term of two years beginning July 1, 2014. Fellows teach two courses per academic year in women's/gender/sexuality studies and are expected to make significant progress in their research. They also play an active role in the intellectual life of the Center. Fellows receive an annual salary of $40,000 plus benefits, and up to $3,000 for relocation reimbursements and/or research expenses.


 * Applications and letters of reference must be received by 11:59 p.m. Central Standard Time January 17, 2014. Applicants will be notified of decisions in March 2014. Selected fellows will begin their appointments July 1, 2014.
 * LINK to Apply

Rutgers University - African American Literature & Literature of the African Diaspora, 2 Postdoctoral Fellowships (Deadline: 15 Feb. 2013)
The Department of English at Rutgers University, which has a long history of scholarship and teaching in African American Literature and Literature of the African Diaspora, announces two Postdoctoral Fellowships for scholars pursuing research in these fields. Applicants must have the doctorate in hand at the time of application and be no more than six years beyond the Ph.D. The Fellowship is for one year and includes a salary of $45,000, health benefits, and a $2000 research stipend. Each recipient will teach one course, serve as an informal mentor to graduate students in the field, and participate in the intellectual life of the department.
 * Please send letter of interest, c.v., dossier with at least three letters of reference, and research proposal to: Professor Cheryl A. Wall, Postdoctoral Search Committee Department of English, Murray Hall, Rutgers University, 510 George Street New Brunswick, NJ 08901. The deadline for applications is February 15, 2014.

Rutgers University - Center for Cultural Analysis (CCA) Postdoctoral Fellowship 2014-15 (Deadline: 6 Jan. 2014)

 * Fellowship Announcement: TOTALITY - 2014-15 Main Seminar
 * Disciplines across the humanities and social sciences are experiencing a turn towards paradigms of the whole. Those paradigms—globe, world, planet, empire, system, and network, to name a few—ask us to imagine totality rather than particularity, whole instead of part. Within different fields, this development goes by many names, takes various forms, and has emerged at uneven rates. But it is everywhere freighted with ethical and political urgency. This seminar aims to historicize that urgency as well as the key terms with which it has been articulated. We will consider why this kind of thinking and imagining seems so important today. The interdisciplinary format of the seminar will allow us to explore how and why frameworks for totality have emerged in disparate fields, and how that emergence has followed separate as well as overlapping paths. We will be interested to explore the prehistory for the terms we have—as well as new paradigms that may just now be emerging. Paradigms of totality are being used to organize knowledge, calibrate social relations, imagine communities, and calculate geographies. We seek to bring together a broad spectrum of scientists, humanists, and social scientists who are using, inventing, and thinking about these and other models of the whole.
 * Seminar Leaders: David Kurnick and Rebecca Walkowitz, Department of English. In 2013-14, CCA will sponsor two external fellowships with awards of $45,000. CCA also awards non-funded associate fellowships. All fellows will have access to the Center's resources during the tenure of the fellowship and will be expected to participate in and to present their work to the Center seminars, which meet regularly throughout the academic year. All inquiries should be directed to [mailto:info@cca.rutgers.edu info@cca.rutgers.edu]. Please do not direct inquiries to the seminar leaders.
 * QUALIFICATIONS: All requirements for the PhD must be completed by June 30, 2014.
 * SALARY RANGE OR PAY GRADE: $45,000
 * APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Please submit a cover letter, CV, three confidential letters of recommendation, a detailed research statement (no more than 4 single-spaced pages), a 250-400 word abstract of your research project, and a detailed proposal for an advanced undergraduate course that you would like to teach.
 * The application portal will only be available 8/15/13 through 1/6/14, and may be found at: https://secure.interfolio.com/apply/21933

Rutgers University - Critical Caribbean Studies, Postdoctoral Fellowship, 2014-15 (Deadline: 10 Jan. 2014)
Critical Caribbean Studies at Rutgers, in collaboration with the Department of Latino and Hispanic Caribbean Studies, is pleased to announce a one-year competitive postdoctoral fellowship for a scholar pursuing research in Caribbean Studies. Scholars working on comparative cultural studies of the Dutch or the French Caribbean, with focus on transnationalism, migration and/or queer feminist studies, are especially encouraged to apply but we welcome applications from all scholars who feel that their work would benefit from affiliation with Rutgers. The selected fellow will receive a stipend of $65,000 as well as an annual research allocation of $3,000 and Rutgers University health benefits. Position begins on July 1, 2014 and ends on June 30, 2015.

The Department of Latino and Hispanic Caribbean studies (http://latcar.rutgers.edu/) is a space for cutting-edge interdisciplinary research and teaching. The department’s mission includes the study of the Anglo, French and Hispanic Caribbean. Department faculty include 12 core, and 32 affiliate members, enriched by specializations in Africana Studies, Art History, Anthropology, Geography, History, Philosophy, Sociology Women’s and Gender Studies, and Comparative Literatures in English, French, and Spanish.

Critical Caribbean Studies at Rutgers http://criticalcaribbean.rutgers.edu/ aims to foster multi-disciplinary research about the Caribbean to allow a better understanding of the region and its people from a variety of perspectives. Affiliates conduct research on such diverse areas as diaspora and transnational studies, migration and immigration, cultural and performance studies, critical race theory, gender and sexuality studies, psychoanalysis, colonial and postcolonial studies, decoloniality, political theory, critical epistemology, intellectual history, history of New World slavery, social movements and revolution, eighteenth century studies, the urban Atlantic, contemporary urbanization, environmental studies, insularity, and the archipelagic Americas.

There will be opportunities for the postdoctoral fellow to connect with broader academic and community-minded research units at the University, including the Center for Cultural Analysis, the Rutgers Center for Historical Analysis, the Center for Race & Ethnicity, the Center for African Studies and the Institute for Research on Women.

QUALIFICATIONS: The successful applicant must have the doctorate in hand at the time of application (defense date no later than May 31, 2014), be no more than three years beyond the Ph.D. (Ph.D. received on 2011 or later), and be able to teach one undergraduate course during their tenure at Rutgers.


 * APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: Candidates should submit their applications, consisting of a CV, a 1,500-word statement and 3 letters of recommendation, electronically to http://apply.interfolio.com/23209.
 * The statement should address the following: (1) the significance of the candidates research and the specific project that will be developed during the one year postdoctoral fellowship, (2) a brief description of the course the candidate could offer, and (3) how and why Rutgers can advance the candidates areas of research.
 * Applications must be received by Friday, January 10, 2014. Applications are free to candidates who already have an account in interfolio.com. If you are unable to create an interfolio account, please contact yolamsm@rci.rutgers.edu by December 10, 2013.

Rutgers University - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in English (Deadline: 7 Jan. 2014)
The School of Arts and Sciences and the Department of English at Rutgers University are pleased to announce the availability of a two-year postdoctoral fellowship in the Department of English, supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Fellows will receive stipends of $50,000 annually as well as an annual research allocation of $2,000; they will also receive Rutgers University health benefits. Fellows will teach three courses during the two-year term, pursue research, and participate in seminars and other activities at the Rutgers Center for Cultural Analysis. (Details about the CCA, our programs, and working groups may be found on our website, http://cca.rutgers.edu).
 * Applications consisting of a CV, a 2500-word description of your research and its significance, and 3 letters of recommendation should be submitted electronically. Applications must be received by January 7, 2014. Candidates must have received the Ph.D. after August 31, 2009; applicants must have finished all requirements for the Ph.D. by July 1, 2014.
 * Link to Apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/22609

Rutgers University - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in Women's Studies (Deadline: 6 Jan. 2014)

 * The Women’s and Gender Studies Department, in collaboration with the Institute for Research on Women (IRW) at Rutgers University, announce a two-year postdoctoral fellowship supported by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. The selected fellow will receive a stipend of $50,000 each year as well as an annual research allocation of $2,000 and Rutgers University health benefits. The fellow will pursue research and teach three courses in the Women’s and Gender Studies Department during the two-year term of her/his appointment and will participate in seminars, and other IRW activities. For more information on eligibility and how to apply, please see: http://irw.rutgers.edu/component/content/article/7-about/182-mellon-postdoctoral-fellowship-in-the-humanities-2014-16.
 * Applications must be received by Monday, January 6, 2014.
 * Link to Apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/23049

Southern Methodist University (TX)- Center for Presidential History Post-Doctoral Fellow (Deadline: 1 Dec. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * The Center for Presidential History at Southern Methodist University invites applications for its 2014-15 Postdoctoral fellowship. The successful candidate will couple their own research and publishing agenda with their contributions to the Center’s Collective Memory Project, a wide ranging oral history of the George W. Bush Presidency. Fellows receive a competitive salary and benefits, funds to support independent research, and are initially appointed for one year with expectation of renewal for a second year in residence.
 * Primary duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: individual research within the fellow’s own area of interest leading to publications in scholarly and/or public history venues; contribute to Collective Memory Project of the George W. Bush Presidency.
 * Applicants from all fields and topics pertaining to the presidency and executive power are welcome, but are anticipated to derive from the disciplines of history, political science, economics, sociology, or communications. The Center assiduously defines “Presidential History” in the broadest terms possible.
 * Fellows must be in residence at SMU during the 2014-2015 academic year and must have successfully defended their doctoral dissertation before the appointment begins. Preference will be given to applicants for whom additional time and resources will culminate in the completion of a publishable book-length manuscript.
 * Fellows seeking additional teaching experience may choose to offer courses in their field of experience.
 * For full consideration, applicants must submit the following: CV, letter of interest outlining applicants’ research agenda, chapter-length writing sample, and three letters of reference. All documents should be submitted through the website of SMU’s Department of Human Resources at www.smu.jobs as one document where prompted to upload resume. If the writers of the applicants’ recommendation letters prefer, they may email letters directly to the Center for Presidential History at CPHinfo@smu.ed
 * Full review of applications will begin on December 1, 2013, and continue until the position is filled. To Apply: Please visit our website http://www.smu.jobs to access the online application. Click on Staff Career Opportunities and apply to Job ID#: 900485. Further information on both the fellowship and the Collective Memory Project may be found at http://www.smu.edu.CPH

SSHRC Postdoctoral Fellowship 2014-15 (Deadline: 2 Oct. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * Please add updates and queries to dedicated SSHRC page: SSHRC 2014-15

Stanford University, Center for East Asian Studies - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Chinese Studies for 2014-15 (Deadline: 17 Jan. 2014)
The Center for East Asian Studies at Stanford University is pleased to offer a postdoctoral fellowship in Chinese Studies for 2014-15. This award is open to scholars in the humanities and social sciences studying any historical period. Applicants must have been awarded their Ph.D. no later than August 31 the year in which the fellowship begins, and may not be more than four years beyond receipt of the doctoral degree. This fellowship may be awarded to those who hold continuing, assistant professor-level teaching positions. U.S. citizenship is not required. Those who have received their Ph.D. from Stanford University will not normally be considered. Each award carries a 12-month stipend of approximately $60,000. Fellows are required to be in residence in the Stanford area during the appointment period; to teach one course during the academic year; and to participate in all regular Center activities. Stanford University Press will have first right of refusal for manuscripts produced during the postdoctoral appointment.


 * Submission deadline for the 2014-15 fellowship applications is: January 17, 2014 (5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time)
 * See full application details here: http://ceas.stanford.edu/resources/chinesePostdoctoral.php

Stanford University, Center for East Asian Studies - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japanese Studies for 2014-15 (Deadline: 17 Jan. 2014)
The Center for East Asian Studies at Stanford University is pleased to offer a postdoctoral fellowship in Japanese Studies for 2014-15. This award is open to scholars in any field of Japanese studies. Applicants must have been awarded their Ph.D. no later than August 31 the year in which the fellowship begins, and may not be more than five years beyond receipt of the doctoral degree. Fellowships may be awarded to those who hold continuing, assistant professor-level teaching positions. U.S. citizenship is not required. Those who have received their Ph.D. from Stanford University will not normally be considered. The center expects to make one award carrying a 12-month stipend of approximately $60,000. Fellows are required to be in residence in the Stanford area during the appointment period; to teach one course during the academic year; and to participate in all regular Center activities. They may also have the option to organize a lecture series. Stanford University Press will have first right of refusal for manuscripts produced during the postdoctoral appointment. January 17, 2014 (5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time)
 * Submission deadline for the 2014-15 fellowship applications is:
 * See full application details here: http://ceas.stanford.edu/resources/japanesePostdoctoral.php

Stanford University - Clayman Institute for Gender Research, Postdoctoral Research Fellow (Deadline: 6 Jan. 2014)

 * The Clayman Institute for Gender Research at Stanford University invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral fellowship for the 2014-15 and 2015-16 academic years. Recent Ph.D.'s in all disciplines of the humanities and social sciences whose research focuses on gender are eligible. We encourage scholars with a strong interest in interdisciplinary methods to apply.


 * The postdoctoral scholars will focus on the Institute's theme, "Beyond the Stalled Revolution: Reinvigorating Gender Equality in the Twenty-first Century.” While in residence at the Institute, postdoctoral scholars are expected to participate in Clayman Institute activities throughout the academic year in addition to pursuing their own research. Postdoctoral scholar responsibilities will include writing articles for our research publication, Gender News, working with Graduate Dissertation Fellows, and attending our regularly scheduled faculty luncheon discussions.
 * The appointment is for two years. Applicants must have their doctoral degree in hand no later than 30 days prior to the appointment start date, and the start date must be no more than three years after the awarding of their degree. Postdoctoral scholars will receive a stipend and benefits, set and adjusted in accordance with Stanford University rules, and must be in residence for four academic quarters, beginning August 1, 2014. The Clayman Institute is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and fair and open competition.
 * Applications must be submitted online by January 6, 2014. Instructions and detailed information are available on our website: http://gender.stanford.edu/postdoctoral-research-fellowships.

Stanford University - Mellon Fellowship of Scholars in the Humanities (Deadline: 15 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
Stanford University invites applications for postdoctoral fellowships in the Andrew W. Mellon Fellowship of Scholars in the Humanities, a unique opportunity for the best recent Ph.D. recipients in the humanities to develop as scholars and teachers. Up to four fellowships will be awarded for a two-year term (with the possibility of a third). Fellows will teach two courses per year in one of Stanfords humanities departments, and are expected to participate in the intellectual life of the program, which includes regular meetings with other fellows and faculty to share work in progress and discuss topics of mutual interest. It is expected that Fellows will be in residence during the term of their appointment. Fellows will also be affiliated with the Stanford Humanities Center and will have the opportunity to be active in its intellectual life.

Eligible fields for the 2014-16 competition (for fellowships beginning autumn 2014):
 * German Studies, History, Iberian and Latin American Cultures, Music

Candidates for this years competition must have received their Ph.D. between January 1, 2011 and June 30, 2014. Fellowships will begin on September 1, 2014.

The stipend in 2013-14 is $64,000, and compensation will include additional support for computer assistance, research, and relocation expenses, depending on the needs of individual fellows.


 * Deadline: Applications must be submitted by November 15, 2013. To apply, complete the online application process at http://fellows.stanford.edu/apply/
 * Only complete applications will be considered. All applications will be acknowledged. Finalists may be interviewed. For more information, please visit http://fellows.stanford.edu/ or contact us at [mailto:mellonfellows@stanford.edu mellonfellows@stanford.edu] or by phone at (650) 723-3316.

Stanford University - "Networks in History" (Digital Humanities Postdoc) (Deadline: 26 Sept. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
Humanities + Design at Stanford University invites applications for a postdoctoral fellowship funded by an NEH Digital Humanities Implementation grant for "Networks in History." The Fellow will join a research team working within Stanford's Center for Spatial and Textual Analysis (CESTA) on the design of visualization techniques that emphasize the contextualization and interpretation of data in cases where we lack the metrics for purely quantitative analysis. The Fellow will bring his or her own research project into the design process as a case study and will liaise with an international community of user testers. We are seeking applicants from humanities disciplines with a strong interest in multidisciplinary methods to engage in collaborative research using historical source data based on travel, correspondence, communities of practice, and publication. The applicant’s own research should involve data visualization and draw from linked-data sources. Although projects must have a history component, a range of humanistic disciplines are included under that umbrella and other relevant disciplinary perspectives are also welcome. The Fellow will join CESTA's community of researchers in an innovative shared work environment in the middle of Stanford’s old quad. More than thirty PhD and undergraduate students are affiliated and working at any given time at CESTA, which is also home to the Spatial History Lab and the Literary Lab. The Center is currently funded by the Stanford Dean of Research, the Stanford Humanities Center, the Wallenberg Foundation, the Mellon Foundation, and the NEH. The appointment is for one year with the possibility of renewal. Applicants must have their doctoral degree in hand 30 days prior to the appointment start date. The doctoral degree cannot have been awarded more than three years prior to the application date. Applicants must be comfortable working in a collaborative research setting and should demonstrate experience in project management and teaching. For further information about the position please contact Nicole Coleman cncoleman@stanford.edu.


 * Applicants should submit the following materials by September 26, 2013: Cover letter, CV, 1000-word project proposal, dissertation abstract, 25-page writing sample, and three letters of recommendation. Send application materials via email to CESTA Administrative Associate, Matt Bryant [mailto:mpbryant@stanford.edu mpbryant@stanford.edu]


 * did anyone hear from them?
 * 11/6/13- haven't heard anything back. Considering getting in touch to ask where they are in the search/hiring process.

Stanford University - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Literary Cultures of Muslim South Asia, 2014-15 (Deadline: 15 Jan. 2014)

 * Stanford University’s Sohaib and Sara Abbasi Program in Islamic Studies, the Center for South Asia, and the Division of International, Comparative and Area Studies invite applications for a one-year postdoctoral position under the general rubric “Literary Cultures of Muslim South Asia.” The postdoctoral fellow will teach two courses related to his/her interests, pursue his/her own research, and participate in the activities of Stanford University programs and departments. The fellow is expected to be in residence at Stanford during the 2014-2015 academic year.
 * Candidates must specialize in literary or cultural studies connected to a major language of South Asian Muslim literary production. The position is open to scholars in any historical period. Disciplinary training may be in Area Studies (South Asia, Middle East, or Near East), Anthropology, Comparative Literature, History, or Religious Studies. All applicants must have completed the Ph.D. by the time of appointment on September 1, 2014. Candidates who hold continuing, assistant-professor-level teaching positions are eligible to apply. The recipient may not be more than three years beyond the receipt of doctoral degree by the time of the appointment.
 * Application materials must be submitted online at http://apply.interfolio.com/23081 . Please submit a cover letter, CV, one-page description of your research plans, and a draft of two course syllabi. Applicants must also arrange for two recommendation letters to be uploaded directly to Interfolio by the letter writers. For full consideration, all application materials, including the recommendation letters, must be received by January 15, 2014. Compensation includes an annual salary of $55,000 - $60,000, health coverage, and $1,500 for research-related expenses. Inquiries may be addressed to Dr. Burcak Keskin-Kozat (Associate Director of the Sohaib and Sara Abbasi Program) at burcak at stanford dot edu.

Stanford University - Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellows in Contemporary Asia-Pacific Studies, 2014-15 (Deadline: 31 Dec. 2013)
The Walter H. Shorenstein Asia-Pacific Research Center at Stanford University is pleased to announce its search for two 2014–15 Shorenstein Postdoctoral Fellows in Contemporary Asia-Pacific Studies. Made possible through the generosity of Walter H. Shorenstein, awards will be made to two junior scholars (recent PhDs must have degree conferral by August 31, 2014) for research and writing on Asia.

The primary focus of the fellowship is on contemporary political, economic, or social change in the Asia-Pacific region (including Northeast, Southeast, and South Asia), or topics in international relations and international political economy. Fellows must be in residence for the duration of the appointment. They must take part in center activities throughout the academic year, and are required to present their research findings in center seminars. Fellows will also participate in the center’s publication program. The fellowship is a 10-month appointment with a stipend rate of $50,000 plus $3,000 for research materials. Appointments will begin in the fall quarter of the 2014–15 academic year.


 * To apply, please visit our website: http://aparc.stanford.edu/fellowships/
 * Application Deadline: December 31, 2013.

Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich) - Postdoc in Extra-European History (Deadline: 15 Oct. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
he Institute of History at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (ETH Zürich) invites applications for an eighty-percent postdoctoral position (research assistant II) in Extra- European History. The position is affiliated to the chair History of the Modern World (Prof. Dr. Harald Fischer-Tiné). It can be extended up to five years and is tenable from February 1st, 2014. The salary is CHF 68’240 in the first and CHF 75’120 from the third year (calculated to the salary standard of 2013).

Applicants should hold a PhD within an area relevant to the study of modern global history (18th to 20th century). Applications are welcome from scholars with a background in history and/or area studies with a focus on a non-Western region (such as Africa, Middle East, East or South East Asia, Oceania or Latin America). Applicants of English mother tongue (or near-native speakers) with sound knowledge of at least one relevant non-European language such as (Arabic, Persian, Chinese, Urdu etc.) and with teaching experience are given preference.

Successful candidates are expected to complete a postdoctoral research project in a field relating to the main research foci of the chair History of the Modern World (i.e. transnational history, the history of knowledge, the history of imperialism/colonialism and postcolonial studies) within the four or five years under contract. Furthermore, they are to design and to teach courses tailored to the ETH student body, and occasionally to support the variegated activities at the chair (developing project applications, editing books, organizing workshops and conferences etc.).

NOTES:
 * Applicants are supposed to submit their curriculum vitae with documentation of their qualifications, a short proposal of their research project (three to four pages), at least one letter of reference by an academic teacher, and a letter of motivation to be sent to the address below by October 15th, 2013. For further information, please contact MA Béatrice Schatzmann-von Aesch, secretary to Prof. Dr. Harald Fischer-Tiné.
 * Contact: Béatrice Schatzmann-von Aesch, History of the Modern World, ETH Zürich, RZ G 16.1, Clausiusstrasse 59, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland. Fon +41 44 632 62 82 / Fax +41 44 632 16 71. [mailto:beatrice.schatzmann@gmw.gess.ethz.ch beatrice.schatzmann@gmw.gess.ethz.ch]
 * Has anyone applied to this? To whom did you send your materials? It looks on the official listing (http://ec.europa.eu/euraxess/index.cfm/jobs/jobDetails/33883766) like they should go to Rolf Oertli in Human Resources?
 * Also, I'm trying to figure out what this means: [Career stage: Experienced researcher or 4-10 yrs (Post-Doc)]. Does that mean you should be 4-10 years beyond your Ph.D., or just have 4-10 years research experience including the Ph.D.?
 * Rejection received 13nov - Letter or email?
 * 14/11-email. (x3)

Tulane University (LA) - Mellon Postdocs in the Humanities (Deadline: 1 Dec. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The School of Liberal Arts at Tulane University invites applications for a two-year contract, renewable annually, as Mellon Postdoctoral Fellows in the Humanities beginning in August 2014. We expect to appoint two or three fellows for AY 2014-15. Candidates must have received the PhD by June 30, 2014 and not before September 1, 2011. They must show remarkable promise as researchers and teachers. Fellows will be assigned to one of six departments within the School of Liberal Arts: Communication, English, French and Italian, History, Philosophy, or Spanish and Portuguese. Fellows will devote much of their time to strengthening their research profiles. The remainder of their time will be spent teaching one course per semester. Fellows will teach mid-and upper-level courses in their field of expertise, and these courses will be cross-listed with one or more of eighteen interdisciplinary programs.. Fellows must be in residence at Tulane during the tenure of their fellowship. Preference may be given to applicants who intend to make use of Tulane’s and New Orleans’ rich cultural and archival resources, such as the Amistad Research Center, The New Orleans Center for the Gulf South, the Hogan Jazz Archive, the Newcomb Center for Research on Women, the Southeastern Architectural Archive, the Latin American Library, the Historic New Orleans Collection, the Louisiana State Museum, and the archives of the New Orleans Public Library. The stipend is $45,900 per year, with some funding also available for research and travel.

Tulane University is a privately endowed institution located in New Orleans. The University holds membership in the Association of American Universities and is a Carnegie Extensive Research University. Tulane is composed of nine academic divisions and home to over ten thousand graduate and undergraduate students. The mission of the School of Liberal Arts is to nurture and promote innovate scholarship, transformative research, and creative inquiry within the arts, humanities, and social sciences. Based on a distinctive vision comprised of our interdisciplinary approach, dedication to place-based creativity, and commitment to service learning, the school provides students with an outstanding education founded on close working relationships with distinguished faculty. Additional information on the School of Liberal Arts and its departments and programs can be accessed at http://www.liberalarts.tulane.edu/.

Applicants should provide a one-page summary of their dissertation and three sample titles with brief course descriptions of courses they would like to teach. Electronic submissions only, including cover letter, curriculum vitae, dissertation summary, sample courses, and three letter of recommendation are due online via Interfolio by December 1, 2013. To apply please visit: http://apply.interfolio.com/23365 For information, contact Kevin Gotham, Associate Dean, School of Liberal Arts at kgotham@tulane.edu.


 * Got locked out of Interfolio's system at 11 PM CT, 12 AM ET. Did this happen to anyone else?
 * No, not that I'm aware of.
 * This happened to me on another Mellon postdoc app that used Interfolio. Only later did I realize that they'd added a note specifying midnight Eastern Time as the cutoff. Every single Interfolio application seems to use midnight Eastern Time, so be forewarned for the next one...
 * This happened to me on another Mellon app as well. I ended up emailing my materials. They were accepted.

United States-Israel Educational Foundation - Fulbright Israel Post-Doctoral Fellowships for American Researchers - (Deadline: 1 Aug 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The United States-Israel Educational Foundation (USIEF), the Fulbright commission for Israel, offers 8 fellowships to American post-doctoral researchers in support of work to be carried out at Israeli universities during the course of the 2014/2015-2015/2016 academic years. The US Post-Doctoral Fellowship Program is open to candidates in all academic disciplines. Program grants total $40,000, $20,000 per academic year.

Program fellows must be accepted as post-doctoral researchers by Israeli host institutions, which agree to provide them with a standard post-doctoral grant, which they will receive in addition to their Fulbright Fellowship. Thus, the total financial support received by Program Fellows is likely to be in the range of at least $35,000-$40,000 per year.

Further details on the program and on application procedures may be found at


 * http://fulbright.org.il/en/?page_id=1024
 * http://catalog.cies.org/viewAward.aspx?n=4397&dc=IS
 * http://www.cies.org/us_scholars/us_awards/Application.htm


 * Applications for 2014/2015-2015/2016 Fulbright Post-Doctoral Fellowships must be submitted to the Council for International Exchange of Scholars by August 1, 2013.
 * Also posted at Jewish Studies 2013-2014

University of Alabama - English / Libraries DH Postdoc (Rolling apps for Fall start [Dec. 2013 or Jan. 2014] - Apply ASAP!)
The Alabama Digital Humanities Center at the University of Alabama (http://www.lib.ua.edu/digitalhumanities) is pleased to invite applications for a two-year post-doctoral fellowship in Digital Humanities. The Alabama Digital Humanities Center (ADHC) is a vibrant and dynamic community of over 80 faculty and staff members and a collaborative workspace created and maintained by the University Libraries. The post-doctoral fellow will hold a joint appointment in the University Libraries and the English Department in the College of Arts & Sciences. The fellowship offers the successful candidate support for independent research combined with the opportunity to play a leadership role in the expansion of the digital humanities community at the University of Alabama.

The successful candidate will begin the fellowship in the Fall 2013, with a 24-month appointment through the end of the 2014-15 academic year. The fellow will conduct his or her own research and work in conjunction with the ADHC staff to promote and develop the digital humanities community on campus. The fellow will deliver presentations on his or her research and on digital humanities topics more generally to University of Alabama faculty and will provide leadership in identifying, understanding, and evaluating emerging technologies based on their pedagogical, presentation, and research uses.

The committee welcomes all applicants with an active research agenda in English or a related discipline. The successful applicant will have attained a Ph.D. by December 2013 and will bring an active research project whose strong digital component could serve as a model for other faculty at the University of Alabama. The applicant should demonstrate an ability to engage broadly with digital humanities as an interdisciplinary community of scholars.

Candidates should consult the full position description posted at http://www.lib.ua.edu/digitalhumanities/post-doc and then apply at https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/34004 . Inquiries may be directed to Prof. Thomas C. Wilson, Search Committee Chair, [mailto:tcwilson@ua.edu tcwilson@ua.edu]. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

http://www.lib.ua.edu/digitalhumanities/post-doc and https://facultyjobs.ua.edu/postings/34004


 * Deadline: No deadline, review of applications is ongoing on a rolling basis with the hope of finding a suitable candidate able to take up the position in late Fall (probably December or January).


 * This is the same job that was posted at the end of July 2013 and still has not been filled. The search committee is aware that the timing of the request for applications and the start date are out of line with the normal MLA hiring cycle. There's nothing sketchy about it; the timing is off because it's a last minute replacement hire and the university wants to fill the position as soon as possible. Please don't let the timing discourage you from applying. [posted 8/23/13]


 * Also posted at New Media and Digital Humanities 2014

==University of Alberta - Grant Notley Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowship (Deadline: 18 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==


 * provided by donations from friends of Grant Notley, matched by the Province of Alberta
 * valued at $46,000 per year for two years
 * available for research in politics, history, economy or society of Western Canada or related fields
 * one fellowship awarded each year
 * includes a one-time $4,000 travel/research grant
 * covers the cost of the University Postdoc Supplemental Health Insurance Plan. Note: PDFs are responsible for paying Alberta Health Care Premiums
 * November 18, 2013 is the deadline for prospective postdocs to submit all documents to departments.
 * Application Form.
 * So... is this topical to western canada only, or do they mean to open the geographical fields as well as the methdological fields when they say "or related fields"?

==University of Alberta - Killam Memorial Postdoctoral Fellowships (Deadline: 18 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==


 * provided annually from the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies *established through a bequest from the late Dorothy J Killam
 * valued at $46,000 per year for two years
 * available for most fields of study
 * number of fellowships awarded varies each year (four for 2014-2015)
 * includes a one-time $4,000 travel/research grant
 * covers the cost of the University Postdoc Supplemental Health Insurance Plan. Note: PDFs are responsible for paying Alberta Health Care Premiums


 * Eligibility Requirements: Open to citizens of any country; Must have completed a doctoral degree (within 2 years post-doctorate from the time of application submission to desired department) or will do so prior to commencing fellowship; The doctoral degree obtained must be from a university other than the University of Alberta.
 * November 18, 2013 is the deadline for prospective postdocs to submit all documents to departments.
 * Application Form.
 * The application form says that you must include a scanned copy of your PhD. It would be nice if Alberta would get its act together and put some less ambigious information on line about these two fellowships. I assume that ABDs need not apply here.
 * Really? I found the Eligibility Requirements quite clear: "Must have completed a doctoral degree (within 2 years post-doctorate from the time of application submission to desired department) or will do so prior to commencing fellowship."

University of British Columbia - Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships (Nomination Deadline: 29 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The UBC Killam Postdoctoral Research Fellowships are provided annually from the Izaak Walton Killam Memorial Fund for Advanced Studies and are available for most fields of research. It was Mrs. Killam's desire that those selected to receive fellowships: "be likely to contribute to the advancement of learning or to win distinction in a profession. A Killam scholar should not be a one-sided person... Special distinction of intellect should be founded upon sound character."

The number of awards presently varies between three and five per year.

Annual Value: An annual stipend of $50,000 for a maximum of two years plus a travel and research allowance of $4,000 over two years

Award Status: Active


 * Deadline: Applicants: check with departments and units (late October 2013); Departments and units: deadline for submission of nominations to Graduate and Postdoctoral Studies is 4:00 p.m. on Friday, 29 November 2013.
 * NB: The November 29 deadline is for the department that has nominated you to submit its recommendation to the graduate school. Your deadline to apply to the department will be much earlier--check with the department.
 * You will need a letter of support from a potential supervisor at UBC.
 * Full guide to 2014-15 competition (pdf)
 * Does it seem fair to assume that we will be notified of whether or not we have made it past the departmental level at this point? (11/29). A: Yes. Rejection came through this afternoon (11/29)

University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program was established in 1984 to encourage outstanding women and minority Ph.D. recipients to pursue academic careers at the University of California. The current program offers postdoctoral research fellowships, professional development and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity at UC.

Contributions to diversity and equal opportunity: The contributions to diversity may include public service towards increasing equitable access in fields where women and minorities are under-represented. In some fields, the contributions may include research focusing on underserved populations or understanding inequalities related to race, gender, disability or LGBT issues. The program seeks applicants with the potential to bring to their academic and research careers the perspective that comes from their non-traditional educational background or understanding of the experiences of members of groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

Faculty appointments: The goal of the program is to provide research opportunity and career development for scholars whose work will enhance the diversity of the academic community at the University of California. Approximately 75% of UC President's Postdoctoral Fellows have received tenure track faculty appointments. Since 2003, over 100 former fellows received faculty appointments at University of California campuses.


 * How to apply: Applications for the President’s and Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs must be submitted via the online application. Available at http://ppfp.ucop.edu/login


 * NOTE: Applicants may apply to both the University of California and the University of Michigan President's Postdoctoral Fellowship programs, the UC Chancellor's and the UC-Affiliated National Laboratories programs with the same application provided they submit separate mentor letters and research proposals.


 * NOTE: All applications submitted to the University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program will automatically be included in the competition for Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Programs if there is one at the UC campuses where the proposed UC faculty mentor is located. Applicants may apply to only one University of California campus.
 * Application deadline: November 1. For more information on applying, see Application Instructions AND FAQs. For more information, please contact [mailto:ppfpinfo@berkeley.edu ppfpinfo@berkeley.edu].

==University of California, Berkeley - Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Academic Diversity (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED== The Berkeley Chancellorʹs Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers postdoctoral research fellowships and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to diversity and equal opportunity at the University of California. The contributions to diversity may include public service towards increasing equitable access in fields where women and minorities are under‐represented. In some fields, the contributions may include research focusing on underserved populations or understanding inequalities related to race, gender, disability or LGBT issues. The program is seeking applicants with the potential to bring to their academic and research careers the perspective that comes from their non‐traditional educational background or understanding of the experiences of members of groups historically underrepresented in higher education.
 * Award and Tenure: Awards will be made to applicants who show promise for tenure‐track appointments on the Berkeley campus. Each award is for a 12‐month period, with the potential of renewal for an additional term upon demonstration of academic productivity.
 * Salary: The annual award provides a salary starting at $41,496, depending on field and level of experience. The award also includes health insurance, vision and dental benefits, four weeks paid time off and up to $5,000 for research‐related and program travel expenses.
 * Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at the time of application
 * Application: All applicants for the Berkeley Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program should submit their application to the University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at: http://ppfp.ucop.edu/. The mentor’s letter should address the department’s future hiring plans and the applicant’s potential for appointment at UC Berkeley.


 * Applications must be completed online by November 1.

==University of California, Berkeley - Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowships in Natural Resource Economics and Political Economy (Deadline: 9 Dec. 2013)==
 * The S.V. Ciriacy-Wantrup Postdoctoral Fellowships in Natural Resource Economics and Political Economy will be awarded for the 2014-15 academic year to support advanced research at the University of California, Berkeley.
 * For the purposes of this fellowship, natural resources are defined broadly to include environmental resources. The fellowship encourages, but is not limited to, policy- oriented research. Applications are open to scholars from any social science discipline and related professional fields such as law and planning, who will make significant contributions to research on natural resource economics broadly defined. Preference will be given to proposals whose orientation is broadly institutional and/or historical, and which are conceptually and theoretically innovative. Proposals with a primarily statistical or econometric purpose are not eligible for consideration.
 * Applicants must have received their doctorate or equivalent within the last five years. The total duration of an individual's postdoctoral service may not exceed five years, including postdoctoral service at other institutions.
 * Application deadline is December 9, 2013. For more information, please visit: http://apptrkr.com/378792
 * - Be aware everyone. The requirements at the website http://nature.berkeley.edu/site/ciriacy.php are NOT the same as what you will be asked for in the application. They also want a cover letter. So after 3 hours of prep, thinking I'm ready to submit, alas, I am not. (frustrated today!)

University of California, Davis - Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Academic Diversity (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The UC Davis Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program offers postdoctoral research fellowships and faculty mentoring to outstanding scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to the diversity and equal opportunity at the University of California. These contributions may include public service addressing the needs of our increasingly diverse society, efforts to advance equitable access to higher education, or research focusing on underserved populations or understanding inequalities related to race, gender, disability or LGBT. The program is seeking applicants with the potential to bring to their academic careers the critical perspective that comes from their non-traditional educational background or understanding of the experiences of members of groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

Selection: UC Davis is funding three Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowships for the 2014-15 fiscal year. The Chancellor's Office supports two of the fellowships, and the UC Davis School of Medicine supports the third. These Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellows are selected from the pool of applicants who identify mentors at UC Davis and submit their applications to the University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship applications are reviewed by a committee appointed by the Chancellor. Applications from candidates in the health field are reviewed by faculty appointed by the Dean and Vice Chancellor at the UC Davis School of Medicine.

Criteria: Qualified scholars who will contribute to diversity in higher education through their teaching, research or service and who will have a doctorate awarded by the start of the appointment on 7/1/2014. Awards will be made to applicants who show promise for tenure-track appointments on the Davis campus. The fellowship will be for up to two academic years in residence at the Davis campus.


 * Application: All applicants for the UC Davis Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program should submit their application to the University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at: http://www.ucop.edu/acadpersonnel/ppfp/how-to-apply.html The mentor’s letter should address the department’s future hiring plans and the applicant’s potential for appointment at UC Davis. Applications must be completed online by November 1, 2013, 11:59 PM, PST. (NOTE: faculty letters are due December 1, 2013.)

University of California, Irvine - Chancellor's ADVANCE Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
Beginning in 2013, UC Irvine funds up to two Chancellor's ADVANCE Postdoctoral Fellowships each year. The Chancellor's ADVANCE Postdoctoral Fellow is selected from the pool of applicants who identified mentors at UC Irvine and submitted their applications to the University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The Chancellor's ADVANCE Postdoctoral Fellowship applications are reviewed by a committee of Faculty Equity Advisors.

Criteria: Candidates who will contribute to diversity in higher education through their teaching, research or service and who will have a doctorate awarded by the start of the appointment on July 1, 2013

The Program: The UCI Chancellor's ADVANCE Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Academic Diversity offers postdoctoral research fellowships and faculty mentoring to qualified scholars in all fields whose research, teaching, and service will contribute to the diversity and equal opportunity at the University of California. These contributions may include public service addressing the needs of our increasingly diverse society, efforts to advance equitable access to higher education for women and minorities, or research focusing on underserved populations or understanding issues of racial or gender inequalities. The program is seeking applicants with the potential to bring to their academic careers the critical perspective that comes from their non-traditional educational background or understanding of the experiences of members of groups historically underrepresented in higher education.

Awards and Tenure: Awards will be made to applicants who show promise for tenure-track appointments on the Irvine campus. The Fellowship will be for up to two academic years, in residence at the Irvine campus. Each award is for a 12-month period in residence, renewable for one year upon demonstration of academic productivity and participation in program events, and subject to state budgetary considerations.

Salary: The annual award provides an annual salary of $42,000. The award also includes health insurance, vision and dental benefits, four weeks paid time off and up to $4,000 for research-related and program travel expenses.

Eligibility: Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents at the time of application and must receive a doctorate by the start of the appointment on July 1, 2013.


 * Application Process: All applicants for the UCI Chancellor’s ADVANCE Postdoctoral Fellowship Program should submit their application to the University of California President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The mentor’s letter should address the department’s future hiring plans and the applicant’s potential for appointment at UC Irvine. Applications must be completed online by November 1. Awards will be announced in March. Inquiries regarding the program may be directed to Program Manager Dina Jankowski at djankows@uci.edu.

==University of California, Los Angeles - Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship for Academic Diversity (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED== The UCLA Chancellor’s Postdoctoral Fellowship provides an additional opportunity to engage in the President’s Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for a candidate who intends to spend their fellowship year(s) at UCLA. Application is through the UC PPFP, and candidates will be considered for funding from both programs.

For information on the UC PPFP, you can follow this link to http://www.ucop.edu/acadpersonnel/ppfp/uc_ppfp.html or email the main program office at ppfpinfo@berkeley.edu.


 * Online application is due November 1 each year, and reference and mentor letters are due December 1.

University of California, San Diego - Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program for Academic Diversity (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
UC San Diego funds up to two Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowships each year. The Chancellor's Office supports one of the fellowships, and the other is supported by a department expressing interest in hosting a fellow. The Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellow is selected from the pool of applicants who identified mentors at UC San Diego and submitted their applications to the University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program. The Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship applications are reviewed by Faculty Equity Advisors.


 * All applicants for the UC San Diego Chancellor's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program should submit their application to the University of California President's Postdoctoral Fellowship Program at http://www.ucop.edu/acadadv/ppfp/how-to-apply.html. The mentor's letter should address the department's future hiring plans and the applicant's potential for appointment at UC San Diego. Applications must be completed online by November 1. Awards will be mentioned in March and April. Questions about the application process may be directed to the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Equity, Diversity and Inclusion: [mailto:diversity@ucsd.edu diversity@ucsd.edu], 858-822-3542.

==University of Cambridge - Corpus Christi College - JRF - (Deadline: 15 Oct. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==
 * One three-year Research Fellowship. College members & graduates may apply in any topic area, but all other applicants are restricted to applications in: Epidemiology, Materials Science, Classics, or Enlightenment Studies.
 * The Research Fellowship is open to graduates of any university who on 1 October 2014 will have completed not more than five years of research [nb: this may include time spent in a PhD programme]
 * "Research Fellows are full members of the College’s Governing Body. Stipendiary Research Fellows have access to a limited stock of College flats and sets. If available they are provided rent free or a living out allowance is offered. The estimated stipend will be in the region of £17,800. Research Fellows are allowed to teach up to six hours per week for additional remuneration, and are expected to participate in the intellectual life of Leckhampton, the College’s graduate centre. An annual allowance for research expenditure is available and privileges include free medical insurance, some meals, and a small entertainment allowance."
 * "Applications may be made via https://app.casc.cam.ac.uk/fas_live/corpusjrf.aspx. You will need a c.v. together with a statement of not more than 1,000 words outlining your present and proposed research (pdf documents only), and the names and contact details of two referees familiar with your work."
 * Deadline: midday [GMT] 15 Oct. 2013

University of Cambridge - Emmanuel College - JRFs (Deadline: 3 Oct 2013) -  DEADLINE PASSED

 * 3 three-year Junior Research Fellowships in any subject (plus one in biological/medical sciences), to begin 1 Oct. 2014
 * "Applications will be accepted from any graduate of a university within or outside the United Kingdom. Eligibility is restricted to those for whom the Research Fellowship would be their first substantial paid academic or research appointment (other than as a doctoral student). Candidates holding a fellowship or other post-doctoral stipend at the University of Cambridge awarded by a Research Council or other similar body may apply."
 * "These Fellowships are intended for outstanding researchers early in their careers: successful candidates are likely to be in the latter stages of their research leading to a PhD degree, or post-doctoral researchers who have been awarded their PhD degree after 1 October 2012. Candidates should note that these Fellowships are extremely competitive."
 * "Dissertations are not required at this stage, but it is essential to have written work on hand...Please ensure that your contact details on your application are kept updated at that time (preferably giving your e-mail, mobile, or telephone details). No interviews are held and written work is rigorously assessed."
 * Deadline: 5pm (GMT) 3 Oct. 2013
 * Short-lists will be drawn up by 19 Nov [at which point written work will be requested]
 * It is hoped that elections will be made no later than 20 Jan. 2014
 * Email rejection 11/20 x5

==University of Cambridge - Fitzwilliam College - JRF in History (Deadline: 17 Nov 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==
 * Three-year Isaac Newton Trust funded Junior Research Fellowship in History, to begin 1 Oct. 2014
 * "The Fellowship is open to graduates, men or women, of any University, with no age limit, but will normally be awarded to candidates who have recently completed their PhD or are close to completion.  The function of these Fellowships is as initial (normally) post-doctoral positions appropriate to the start of an academic career.  The Research Fellow will be expected to undertake up to four hours of small group teaching and to become a member of the Governing Body of the College"
 * "A total of 11 Fellowships is offered but candidates are advised that competition is likely to be intense; last year over 900 applications were received."
 * Full information regarding the Fellowships on offer, further particulars and registration details will be available at the JRF Joint Application Scheme website from 16 October 2013: http://www.chu.cam.ac.uk/applying/fellows/jrf/
 * Deadline: 17 Nov. 2013

==University of Cambridge - Girton College - Stipendiary Research Fellowship in the History of Girton College (Deadline: 21 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==
 * Three year research postdoctoral position to write a "scholarly history of Girton College in the lead up to the 150th anniversary of our foundation.", to begin Oct. 2014
 * "The Fellowship is open to graduates of any university with no age limit. The successful application will be research-active, have an interest in women’s history and the history of higher education, and be familiar with the role that Girton College has played in these areas."
 * Candidates should include a statement of not more than 1000 words summarising their present research and provide a sample of written work up to a limit of 10,000 words
 * Deadline: 21 Nov. 2013
 * Intend to interview 3 Dec.

University of Cambridge - Magdalene College - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Southeast Asian Studies (Deadline: 30 Sept. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
Integration in Southeast Asia: Trajectories of Inclusion, Dynamics of Exclusion: European Union funded Postdoctoral Research Fellowship in Southeast Asian Studies at the Centre for History and Economics, Magdalene College, Cambridge, England The Centre for History and Economics at Cambridge invites applications for a 1-year postdoctoral research fellowship in Southeast Asian studies, starting on 1 January 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter. The post is in connection with the research programme on Integration in Southeast Asia: Trajectories of Inclusion, Dynamics of Exclusion (SEATIDE) and in particular the work on ‘National and Transnational Exchange of Information’. It is based at Magdalene College and funded under the European Commission's 7th Framework Programme. See further information about the programme at http://www.seatide.eu/?content=home and about the post at http://www.histecon.magd.cam.ac.uk/jobs.htm.

The fellowship is not associated with a fellowship of a Cambridge college, but can be combined with a non-stipendiary college fellowship. The stipend is £28,685 and the position is pensionable.


 * Applications with a CV, statement of research interests and contacts of two referees should be sent to [mailto:ihm22@cam.ac.uk ihm22@cam.ac.uk] by 30 September 2013. The Centre follows an equal opportunities policy.

University of Cambridge - Magdalene College - Lumley Fellowship (Deadline: 18 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * One three-year Junior Research Fellowship in the Humanities (+ one in Sciences)
 * Applications are invited from graduates, male or female, from any university. Candidates should normally have completed two or three years of research and may have written a PhD dissertation. Short-listed candidates will be called for interview; and the expenses of travel within the United Kingdom only will be paid by the College
 * For further details & online application form see here
 * Deadline: noon [GMT] 18 Nov. 2013

University of Cambridge, Newnham College - Junior Research Fellowship (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * Three year stipendary or non-stipendary Junior Research Fellowship in the Humanities and Social Sciences, to begin 1 Oct. 2014
 * Unless you graduated from Newnham, your subject must fall in one of the following fields: "History, Architecture, History of Art, Asian and Middle Eastern Studies, Divinity"
 * Newnham is a women only college and only female graduates will be considered.
 * "There is no age limit but the research fellowship will normally be awarded to candidates who have recently completed their PhD or are close to completion. Application information may be obtained from the College’s website ...applications must be submitted on-line via the Application Information document to be found there.
 * Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013
 * Shortlisted candidates will be notified by 13 Dec and must submit "a dissertation or other written work" online by 20 Dec.  Final decisions by 21 Feb. 2014
 * email rejection (12/6)x2

University of Cambridge, Peterhouse College - Junior Research Fellowship (Deadline: 11 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * Three year stipendary Research Fellowships, to begin 1 Oct. 2014
 * "Candidates must by the 1st October 2014 have passed all examinations required for a first degree at a university and would be expected to have gained at least a 2.i classification or equivalent.  They should be capable of performing unsupervised post-graduate research. Candidature is also restricted to those who commenced full-time research work on a Ph.D. degree no earlier than 1 October 2010. Furthermore, candidates must be graduates of, or current students at, universities in the UK or the Republic of Ireland"
 * Deadline: 11 Nov. 2013
 * email rejection received 11/19

University of Cambridge - St Catherine's College- Research Fellowships (Deadline: 31 Oct. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * One three year stipendary Junior Research Fellowship in the Humanities and Social Sciences (or, if a graduate of the college, in any subject), to begin 1 Oct. 2014
 * "Fellowships will normally be awarded to those who have recently completed their PhD research, or are close to completion.  Candidates should not have been engaged in postdoctoral research for more than one year, nor have already held a College Research Fellowship"
 * "Applications should be made via the College website where further particulars are available. Any enquiries should be addressed to the Master's Secretary, St Catharine’s College, Cambridge, CB2 1RL, e-mail: [mailto:masters.secretary@caths.cam.ac.uk masters.secretary@caths.cam.ac.uk]."
 * Deadline: 31 Oct. 2013
 * Email rejection: 25 Nov. 2013 (x5)

==University of Cambridge & University of Oxford- Postdoctoral Research Associates in philosophy or foundations of physics (Deadline: 25 Oct 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==
 * Two 3-year postdoctoral Research Associates to work on the project " "Information at the Quantum Physics/Statistical Mechanics Nexus: Entropy, Time Asymmetry, Probability and Perspective."
 * Positions run 1 Jan 2013-31 Dec 2016, "One post will be employed by Oxford University, and based at the Oxford Philosophy Faculty; the other post will be employed by Cambridge University, and based at the Cambridge Philosophy Faculty in central Cambridge. Applicants for either post will be considered for the other unless they specify otherwise in their application. The project is directed by Dr Chris Timpson (Oxford) and Professor Huw Price FBA (Cambridge), and is funded by the Templeton World Charity Foundation."
 * "The positions would be suitable for candidates with backgrounds either in philosophy of physics or in foundations of physics, in particular in the following areas: foundations of statistical mechanics, foundations of quantum mechanics; quantum information; the nature and origin of temporal asymmetries."
 * "The Oxford postholder will work on the relationship between quantum information theory and statistical mechanics. The Cambridge postholder will work on some subset of the following issues: causality and locality in quantum foundations, and temporal symmetries and asymmetries in information processing, in statistical mechanics, and in probabilistic and causal reasoning."
 * Phd must be in hand by Jan 2014
 * "Applications for both posts will be administered by the University of Cambridge using the online Job Applications system at www2.phil.cam.ac.uk/jobappsonline"
 * Deadline: 3pm (GMT) 25 Oct. 2013 with interviews intended to take place early November.

University of Cambridge - Woolf Institute - Junior Research Fellow (Deadline: 6 Sept 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * Three-year research fellowship "to work on a comparative European study on trust", to begin 1 Oct 2013
 * "The study will examine trust between and amongst faith communities in four European cities: Paris, Berlin, London, and Rome. The suitable candidate should have some knowledge of religion in a European context and the capacity to conduct qualitative research. Knowledge of French, German, or Italian in order to conduct research in multiple cities is also necessary. The JRF must possess a PhD in a relevant discipline and be able to live in or commute easily to Cambridge. The salary is £26,000 plus benefits. The exact start date is negotiable but should be no later than October 1, 2013"
 * Deadline: 6 Sept. 2013
 * Intend to interview 18 Sept.

University of Chicago - Harper and Schmidt Fellows (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The University of Chicago Society of Fellows will begin accepting applications this fall for four-year postdoctoral teaching appointments as Harper and Schmidt Fellows who hold the rank of Collegiate Assistant Professor.

The Fellows are members of the College Faculty whose primary responsibility is to teach in the general education (Core) program. Candidates should demonstrate excellence in their original scholarship as well as in teaching.

Applicants must submit applications to be considered in one of the two program areas listed below. Please make sure you review these options carefully before beginning your application.


 * Core courses in the Humanities
 * Core courses in the Social Sciences/History of European Civilization Core Sequence

The Fellowships are open to scholars in all disciplines and areas of specialization who will have completed all requirements for their Ph.D. degree no later than August 31, 2014. In most years, Fellows teach two courses (usually of identical preparation) for each of three quarters. Each Fellow also has the opportunity to design an independent course and each is eligible for one quarter of research sabbatical in the third year of residence. The annual salary for 2014-2015 will be $62,500.


 * The effective date for these teaching appointments will be September 1, 2014.

Online Application

Deadline: November 1, 2013 at 11:59PM CST

As part of your online application, you will need to provide the contact information for three references. Note: You will also have the option to have Interfolio.com submit your letters of recommendation instead of having individuals submit references online. (More information is available on Interfolio's website.)

To complete your application, you'll need to upload the following supporting documents:


 * A curriculum vitae
 * A description of either your dissertation or your most recent major research project, not to exceed 2000 words.
 * A teaching statement, not to exceed 750 words, describing your methods and goals in teaching a text in a general education course. Applicants should write about a text of their own choosing. Examples in the Humanities include Plato's Symposium, Ovid's Metamorphoses, Shakespeare's Tempest, Woolf's A Room of One's Own, or Wright's Native Son. For the Social Sciences, examples include Weber's Protestant Ethic, Marx's 18th Brumaire, Plato's Republic, Machiavelli's The Prince, Freud's Interpretation of Dreams, a selection from The Federalist Papers, or essays from Geertz's Interpretation of Cultures.

NOTE: Your three online recommendations must also be received no later than November 15, 2013 at 11:59PM CST.

Applications will be accepted beginning on September 9, 2013.


 * Online applications must be completed by November 1, 2013 at 11:59PM CST. Letters of recommendation must be submitted online by November 15, 2013 at 11:59PM CST.
 * If you have any questions, please contact us via email at [mailto:fellows@lists.uchicago.edu fellows@lists.uchicago.edu].

University of Chicago - Provost's Career Enhancement Postdoctoral Scholarship (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
As part of an effort to promote a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences among its faculty as set forth in the University of Chicago Diversity Statement, the University of Chicago invites nominations and applications for the Provost's Career Enhancement Postdoctoral Scholarship (PCEPS).

Number of Scholarships: This year, with generous support of The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, the Office of the Provost will award four 2-year postdoctoral scholarships to promising junior scholars in all fields.

Eligibility: Candidates must have completed all requirements for their doctoral degree (Ph.D., M.D., J.D., or foreign equivalent) before the scholarship start date, and must be no more than three years beyond receiving that degree. Individuals currently holding a postdoctoral or faculty position at the University of Chicago are not eligible.

Salary and Other Support: Each postdoctoral scholarship will carry an annual salary of $60,000 and an annual research fund of $5,000. Postdoctoral scholars will be eligible for designated healthcare and other benefits through the University of Chicago Postdoctoral Researcher Benefit Program.


 * Application Process: Please visit the Provost's Career Enhancement Postdoctoral Scholarship website at http: //provostpostdoc.uchicago.edu
 * Deadlines: 2014 Scholarship applications will be accepted through November 1, 2013 and reference letters must be received by November 15, 2013. The deadline for nominations by University of Chicago Faculty is October 15, 2013.
 * Contact us: [mailto:provostpostdoc@uchicago.edu provostpostdoc@uchicago.edu] or Provost's Postdoctoral Scholarship, The University of Chicago, 5801 South Ellis Avenue, Suite 510, Chicago, IL 60637


 * QUESTION:  Does anyone know the timeframe for when decision are made on this award? <-- They announce the postdoc selections in mid March. (11/3/13)

==University of Dublin, Trinity College (Irl.) - Postdoctoral research fellowship in European history (Deadline: 29 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==
 * Two year research postdoctoral position in European History, to begin 6 Jan 2014
 * to work on a "European Research Area (HERA) funded research project entitled ‘Making War, Mapping Europe: Militarized Cultural Encounters, 1792-1920’...[which] brings together scholars from Freie Universität Berlin, Trinity College Dublin and the Universities of York and Swansea in a collaborative international research project examining militarized cultural encounters in Europe and its borderlands during the long nineteenth century.  This transnational research explores the experiences of British, French and German armies in Eastern Europe, Italy, the Balkans and the Middle East from the Revolutionary wars to the First World War and asks how military cultural encounters helped to shape collective perceptions of ‘the self’ and ‘the other’, of Europe and its borders, in the period between 1792 and 1920."
 * Application details & further information here
 * Deadline: noon 29 Nov. 2013

University of Edinburgh, Reid School of Music: Research Fellow in Music (Deadline: 26 Nov 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * University of Edinburgh -Reid School of Music, College of Humanities and Social Science
 * This is a full-time post, available for three years, to provide research support to Prof Raymond MacDonald during his term in office as Head of the Reid School of Music.
 * This includes spending approx. 40% of the post holder's time in years one and two providing research and administrative support to The Scottish Music Health and Wellbeing Network, funded by the Carnegie Trust for the University of Scotland (grant held by Prof MacDonald). The network aims to create a multidisciplinary research infrastructure that fosters innovative collaboration between Scottish researchers and practitioners involved in music and health, and create new pathways of translating research findings into clinical practice, involving patients and practitioners.
 * This post is full time and fixed term for 3 years.
 * The salary is £30,424 - £36,298.00 per annum.
 * The closing date is 5pm GMT on Tuesday 26th November 2013.

University of Exeter (UK): Associate Research Fellow, Medical History] (Deadline: 20 Sept 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * Two-year research fellowship "to work with Professor Mark Jackson on an interdisciplinary Wellcome Trust funded research project entitled 'Lifestyle, health and disease: changing concepts of balance in modern medicine’"
 * "Incorporating methods and approaches from across the humanities, arts and social sciences, this project explores three key aspects of formulations of balance in modern medicine: The development, application and reception of scientific theories of neurological balance as well as therapeutic strategies for attaining bodily balance / Scientific and clinical accounts and patient experiences of coping with mental illness and maintaining work-life balance / Arguments about the relationship between ecological balance and the prevention of chronic diseases, including mental illness, obesity and heart disease."
 * "This full time Wellcome Trust funded post is available from 1st January 2014 to 31st December 2016"
 * Deadline: 20 Sept. 2013
 * Intend to interview early mid-October

University of Hartford (CT) - Pre- or post-doctoral Jackie McLean Fellowship, U.S. History (Deadline: 15 Dec. 2013)
The Department of History at the University of Hartford seeks candidates for the 2014-2015 Jackie McLean Fellowship, a one-year residential fellowship for advanced graduate students completing their dissertations, or a one-year post-doctoral residential fellowship for candidates who have not held a tenure-track faculty position.

Established in the name of the world-renowned alto saxophonist, educator, composer, and community activist Jackie McLean, founder of the African-American music department and the Jazz Studies degree program at the University of Hartford, the fellowship plays a key role in the University’s efforts to diversify its faculty and advance the cultural competence of the campus community. Departments are permitted to nominate one candidate for a University-wide selection process.

The Fellow’s responsibilities include teaching one course per semester, conducting research toward the completion of their degree or as a follow-up to their graduate work, giving at least one presentation to the University and/or Hartford community, mentoring students and or student organizations, and engaging in academic service. Fellows will be granted non-tenure-track faculty status at the Visiting Instructor or Assistant Professor level for one year, and will receive a $40,000 salary, benefits, an office and computer, travel funds, and the opportunity for housing at a substantially subsidized rate. More information about the Fellowship and past Fellows is available at: http://www.hartford.edu/aboutuofh/office_of_provost/jackie_mcLean_fellows.aspx

Candidates should provide evidence that they meet the following criteria:
 * A commitment to advancing the role of under-represented minorities in higher education
 * A commitment to working with a diverse student body
 * Promise as a teacher
 * Promise as a scholar
 * Interest in a career in academia

Candidate materials should include, but are not limited to:
 * Cover letter
 * Curriculum vitae
 * Three letters of reference, including one from the dissertation advisor.
 * Transcripts of graduate study (unofficial transcripts acceptable at initial stages)
 * A statement from the candidate detailing how s/he would engage in teaching and research during their year at the University of Hartford and how this experience would: (a) further his/her career goals; (b) advance the intercultural competence of our campus community; particularly in relation to under-represented minorities and (c) advance the university’s mission.
 * A writing sample (dissertation chapter, book chapter, article, or article-length manuscript).
 * Teaching portfolio (may include syllabi, statement of teaching philosophy, student evaluations, teaching observations).

The Department of History is particularly interested in candidates with research and/or teaching interests in U.S. history to 1865, U.S. women’s history, African-American history, and the history of sexuality. Desirable additional teaching fields include Latin-American history, Latino/a history, or transnational history involving the United States.

Successful McLean Fellows may receive offers to join the faculty after their fellowship year. Two Fellows in the past 4 years have become full-time, tenure-track members of the faculty.


 * Please submit materials electronically through Interfolio’s ByCommittee--visit http://apply.interfolio.com/23797 and follow the instructions. If you do not have an Interfolio account, you will be able to create one free of charge. Any questions can be directed to the Interfolio help desk at help@interfolio.com.


 * Deadline for applications is December 15, 2013. Review of applications will begin immediately. The Department hopes to conduct initial interviews at the AHA meeting in Washington DC in January 2014 or, in the event that the candidate is not attending the AHA, by remote video technology.

University of Illinois at Chicago - UIC Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Food Studies, 2014-15 (Deadline: 15 Dec. 2013)
The University of Illinois at Chicago Institute for the Humanities and the UIC College of Liberal Arts and Sciences are pleased to announce a Post-Doctoral Research Associate position in the Humanities with a focus on Food Studies for 2014-15. This position is part of the UIC Chancellors Initiative in the Humanities.

Applicants must have received their Ph.D. within the past four years (2010). The degree may be in any discipline, but applicants work should focus on some area of food studies related to the humanities. The Post-Doctoral Research Associate will be housed in one of UICs humanities departments, will teach one course per semester and will participate in the Chicago Area Food Studies Working Group sponsored by the UIC Institute for the Humanities and the Chancellors Initiative in the Humanities.

We offer a stipend of $55,000 plus benefits.

Application Process:

Applicants need to complete an online application via:

https://jobs.uic.edu/

Check Job Board, and locate the listing:

UIC Post-Doctoral Research Associate in Food Studies, 2014-15

Complete applications must include these uploaded files named as follows:

Abstract - 150 word abstract with project title; Project Narrative - 1000 word narrative describing the research project the applicant will undertake during the fellowship year. The statement should include discussion of major research questions, description of the projects source base, explanation of the projects contribution to food studies and the relevance of the work to the humanities. CV Current CV; Sample Syllabus Sample syllabus for humanities food studies course at the undergraduate level; Reference list (Email addresses for three references who will be contacted for letters). UIC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. For further information please contact Susan Levine, Director, UIC Institute for the Humanities: slevine@uic.edu


 * For fullest consideration applications must be received by December 15, 2013.

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - 2014–2016 Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellowships in the Humanities - (Deadline: 28 Oct 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The Illinois Program for Research in the Humanities, supported by a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, seeks to hire two Post-Doctoral Fellows for two-year appointments starting in Fall 2014. The Mellon Post-Doctoral Fellows in the Humanities will spend the two-year term in residence at Illinois; will conduct research on the proposed project; and will teach two courses per year (both graduate and undergraduate) in the appropriate academic department. The Fellows will also participate in the IPRH Fellows Seminar, a yearlong interdisciplinary workshop, and will be encouraged to participate in activities related to their research available through IPRH, in the teaching department, and on the Illinois campus. Each Post-Doctoral Fellow will give a public lecture on his or her research.

The search for Mellon Fellows is open to scholars in all humanities disciplines, but we seek applicants whose work falls into one of the following broad subject areas:


 * Race and Diaspora Studies
 * History of Science/Technology
 * Empire and Colonial Studies
 * Memory Studies

Eligibility: Applicants must have received a Ph.D. in a humanities discipline between January 1, 2009 and August 31, 2013. In other words, applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand to be eligible to apply. Please note that these are external fellowships; current full- and part-time faculty members at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign as well as scholars who received their doctorates from the U of I are not eligible for these awards.

Terms: The appointment will begin on August 16, 2014, and the successful applicants must be on the Illinois campus by that date for orientation. The Post-Doctoral Fellows will be required to live within 20 miles of Champaign-Urbana during the academic years of the appointment. The fellowship carries a $45,000 annual stipend, a $2,000 research account, and a comprehensive benefits package.


 * Application Guidelines: Applications must be submitted online at this URL: https://my.atlas.illinois.edu/submit/go.asp?id=615. Applicants will be asked to create a password-protected account, to which they can return multiple times. The application system opens September 1, 2013 (and will not be accessible before then). No paper or emailed applications will be accepted. The application portal closes by midnight Central Time on October 28, 2013. All materials, including letters of reference, must be submitted by that time. As IPRH staff will not be available for any trouble-shooting assistance after 5:00 p.m., applicants are strongly urged to to submit their applications well prior to the close of business on October 28 (by 4:30 p.m. Central Time). Please be certain that you have reached the final section of the application system and clicked “submit” to complete your application.
 * Full application and eligibility guidelines HERE.
 * Also NOTE from H-Net: "Please do not contact IPRH about the status of an application; we are unable to answer questions about individual applications."

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - Postdoctoral Research Associate, African-American Studies (Deadline: 13 Dec. 2103)

 * African American Studies: African American Studies at the University of Illinois is accepting applications for 2 postdoctoral research associates for August 16, 2014 - May 15, 2015. The call for applications is open to all scholars in the humanities, the arts, and social sciences with a primary research focus on African American and/or transnational Black populations in the U.S. and across the African Diaspora. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, must have received a doctorate or appropriate terminal degree within last 4 years or will complete degree before the beginning of the fellowship year, and demonstrate promise for a tenure-track appointment at a research university. Recipient must be in-residence at UIUC during award period, conduct research, teach 1 course, give 1 lecture, and participate in unit activities. The award carries a stipend of $42K (paid over 12 months) with another $5K for research, moving, travel, etc.
 * Applicants must submit an application form, a letter of intent, curriculum vita, statement of research to be done during award period, official transcripts, scholarly writing sample, 3 letters of recommendation.
 * Send complete applications as PDF document to sla@illinois.edu or to Shirley Olson, DAAS, 1201 West Nevada, Urbana, Illinois 61801. Closing date for applications is December 13, 2013. Application form and guidelines available at http://www.afro.illinois.edu/news/jobs. UIUC is an AA/EOE. (http://www.inclusiveillinois.illinois.edu).

University of Konstanz - 2 JR. Fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Study - (Deadline: 30 Sept 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The University of Konstanz, with its “Institutional Strategy to promote Top-Level Research,” has been receiving continuous funding since 2007 within the framework of the Excellence Initiative by the German Federal and State Governments.

The “Cultural Foundations of Integration” Center of Excellence was established in 2006 at the University of Konstanz with funding from the Initiative. The Center views itself as an interdisciplinary, globally integrated network supporting original research projects centered on questions of integration and disintegration in a framework of cultural studies.At the Center of Excellence, research is brought together from the fields of history, literary and media studies, political science, law, and administration, and from philosophy, sociology, ethnology/cultural anthropology, and cultural theory.

The Center of Excellence at Konstanz invites applications for the following positions, to be filled as soon as possible: 2 junior fellowships at the Institute for Advanced Study Konstanz

The fellowship period ranges from a minimum of 6 months to a maximum of 12 months within 2014 or the academic year 2014/2015; full-time residence is required.

Start of residence: 1 April 2014 or 1 October 2014

Amount of fellowship: The fellowship is 2700 € monthly (or costs for home-university replacement; max. W2) plus 300 € housing supplement (an apartment is provided; co-payment 300-500 €); family/children allowance 500 €. Arrival and departure costs will be covered.

Konstanz Institute for Advanced Study: Each year the Konstanz Institute for Advanced Study invites 20 scholars from various disciplines to work on the theme of integration. The applications should be directly related to one of the Center’s four research fields (identification and the politics of identity; practices of knowledge and non-knowledge; the cultural modeling of hierarchy and violence; the cultural dynamics of religion) or the Institute‘s key topic for the academic year 2014/2015 “bureaucracy”. Applicants should have completed all Ph.D. requirements except thesis publication.

Required application documents as one single PDF file: Length: a maximum of 12 1.5-spaced page, Times Roman 12, not including bibliography. Cover letter Project-Outline: Summary (max. 15 lines) Short description of applicant (education; most important publications [max. 5]; current research focus; preferred length of stay) Detailed overview of planed research project at Konstanz. Overview of project’s contribution to the theme of the Center or to one of the Research Fields or the Institute’s focus on “Bureaucracy” (including description of planned publication strategy and indication of whether participation in publication projects at the Center is anticipated). Enclosures: Detailed CV; Detailed list of publications; Abstract of Ph.D. thesis or published full-length book(s) (each max. 1 p.) For questions concerning the fellowship profile, please contact Fred Girod, phone +49 (0)7531 3630411 or e-mail [mailto:exc16apply@uni-konstanz.de exc16apply@uni-konstanz.de].

Information on the “Cultural Foundations of Integration” Center of Excellence can be found at: http://www.uni-konstanz.de/exc16 about the Institute for Advanced Study Konstanz: http://www.exc16.de/cms/kolleg.html The University of Konstanz is an equal opportunity employer and tries to increase the number of women in research and teaching. The university has been certified by the Hertie Foundation as a family-oriented institution. It places special emphasis on the compatibility of family and professional life. The University of Konstanz offers a “Dual Career Program.” Information can be obtained from: http://www.uni-konstanz.de/dcc/. The University of Konstanz encourages disabled persons to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact + 49 (0) 7531 / 88 4895).

==University of Leicester (UK) - Research Associate, 19th C Science Periodicals (Deadline: 5 Dec. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==
 * Please send your application together with completed documents, in German or English, specifying reference number 2013/123 by 30 September 2013 (24:00 hrs. CEST) at the latest, to: [mailto:exc16apply@uni-konstanz.de exc16apply@uni-konstanz.de]
 * 3.5 year research associate position to work on the AHRC-funded ‘Science in Culture’ Research Grant, to begin 1 Mar. 2014
 * Based in the School of English "on the project ‘Constructing Scientific Communities: Citizen Science in the 19th and 21st Centuries’. The post will form part of a larger team working on ‘Constructing Scientific Communities’, in conjunction with colleagues based at the University of Oxford, the Natural History Museum, the Royal Society and the Hunterian Museum at the Royal College of Surgeons. See Appendix I for more details."
 * "This post will be based both at Leicester, working with Dr Gowan Dawson, and in London, at the Natural History Museum, with support from Julie Harvey, Head of the Centre for Arts and Humanities, and Paul Cooper, Special Collections Librarian. The focus of this post will be on nineteenth-century natural history journals, but also with a wider remit across scientific journals of the period. You will be given an office at the University of Leicester, to be shared with a researcher on another AHRC funded project, and workspace at the Natural History Museum and will be expected to divide your time between the two institutions."
 * PhD in History of Science, 19th C Literature and science, or related field, required by start date.
 * Deadline: 5 Dec. 2013

University of Michigan - National Center for Institutional Diversity Post-Doctoral Fellowship - (Deadline: 1 Nov 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * The National Center for Institutional Diversity (NCID) at the University of Michigan (U-M) is accepting applications for its Postdoctoral Fellows and Scholars Program for the 2014-2015 academic year. This university-wide, interdisciplinary initiative seeks to advance the Center’s national commitment to institutional diversity, as well as its strategic agenda to bridge exemplary diversity scholarship with multilevel engagement and innovation. Guided by the NCID mission, the Postdoctoral Fellows and Scholars Program is designed to promote the outstanding work of early career diversity scholars throughout the nation. Therefore, a successful applicant will be attractive as both an NCID fellow and a tenure-track or research faculty member at U-M or other major universities. While we welcome new Ph.D. applicants, successful candidates may also currently hold early career tenure-track positions. This Postdoctoral Fellows Program provides a unique opportunity for a one-year fellowship at NCID to become more competitive for tenure at a major university.


 * Applications will be evaluated by representatives from both NCID and a relevant U-M academic unit, including a potential faculty mentor. We anticipate awarding two NCID Postdoctoral Fellowships for the duration of one year during 2014-2015. In addition, a select group of applicants will also receive one of three citations—Exemplary Diversity Dissertations, Exemplary Diversity Scholars, or Emerging Diversity Scholars. In line with our national mission and our value of diversifying faculty in all institutions of higher education, the NCID features the work of both our fellows and citation recipients within an online National Diversity Scholars Network.
 * More information and application materials available here: http://www.ncid.umich.edu/fellows/postdoc.shtml
 * Deadline for applications and nominations is November 1.

University of Michigan - Society of Fellows - (Deadline: 1 Oct 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
Each Fellow has a three-year appointment as Assistant Professor in an affiliated department of the University and a three-year appointment as a Postdoctoral Scholar in the Society of Fellows. This appointment is not tenure-track. The current annual stipend is $55,000. Fellows are eligible for participation in the University health, dental and life insurance programs. Each fellow is expected to teach the equivalent of one academic year, i.e., a total of two terms during the period of the fellowship. Any subsequent appointment of a Fellow to a position at the University of Michigan would be subject to the rules governing new appointments.

Fellows are expected to be in residence in Ann Arbor for the academic years of appointment (September to May) and to participate in the activities of the Society of Fellows. Off-campus research leave during academic terms will be permitted only in rare cases, only for brief periods of time, and only upon written application to the Chair of the Society well in advance of the proposed leave. Any leave granted will count as part of the fellowship tenure.

The Society invites applications from qualified candidates who are at the beginning of their academic careers, having received the Ph.D. or comparable professional or artistic degree between June 1, 2011 and September 1, 2014. Applications from degree candidates and recipients of the Ph.D. from the University of Michigan will not be considered. Non-US citizens may apply. UMich, Y U so slow?
 * Fellowship Application: The 2013 application will be available July 2. Questions may be submitted to [mailto:society.of.fellows@umich.edu society.of.fellows@umich.edu].
 * Application Deadline: The application deadline is Tuesday, October 1, 2013, 1:00PM EDT. Full Application Guidelines here: http://societyoffellows.umich.edu/the-fellowship/application-guidelines/ (NOTE: there is a $30 application fee).
 * Also see the announcement in the Chronicle of Higher Ed (July 1): "Eight fellowships are available, with an annual stipend of $55,000. Four of these fellowships will be awarded in the humanities, with the support of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation."

Because $30 a head in application fees apparently doesn't buy speed.
 * I'm personally glad they're taking their time. My ego needs a breather before I get another rejection letter... (x2!!)
 * first round of rejections/shortlisting seems to take place around this time normally - judging by entries from previous years. Any new anyone?

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities - Postdoctoral Fellowship, Sawyer Seminar "Making the Mississippi" (Deadline: 15 Jan. 2014)
The Institute for Advanced Study (IAS) at the University of Minnesota has received funding from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation for a year-long Sawyer Seminar entitled “Making the Mississippi: Formulating new water narratives for the twenty-first century and beyond.” The seminar budget includes salary of $47,000 plus benefits for a post-doctoral fellow to be appointed in the IAS for Academic Year 2014-15. The successful candidate will have a research agenda that is concerned with “water narratives,” broadly conceived. Your application should include a cover letter, research proposal, current c.v., writing sample, transcript, and letters of recommendation.

Fellowship duties will include participating in the Sawyer Seminar and IAS Fellow activities; contributing to research and writing for the seminar; engaging with seminar participants and visiting scholars; leading panel discussions and small group meetings; writing for project website, blog, and other social media; and conducting your own research as proposed.

Qualifications: Terminal degree appropriate to the candidate’s field received within the past five years. Excellent writing and analytical skills; experience in writing for different purposes and a diversity of audiences, including but not limited to scholarly audiences. Strong interdisciplinary interests, skills, and experience. Evidence of a research agenda concerned with “water narratives.” Flexibility, nimbleness, and creativity, with the ability to work both collaboratively and independently. Organizational skills that can be applied to a project with both academic and practical components.

Applications must include: Cover letter discussing your practice of interdisciplinary work and/or your interest in addressing multiple audiences. Completed application form. Curriculum Vitae. A research proposal describing what you would do during the fellowship year and how it articulates with the Sawyer Seminar description; this may include a statement of the problem you will investigate, the methods you will use to investigate it, and the significance of your research (1,400 words maximum). Graduate transcript. Writing sample (no more than 8,000 words total). At least two confidential letters of recommendation sent to the IAS by the recommenders. Recommendation instructions.

Contact: Applications should be sent to [mailto:ias@umn.edu ias@umn.edu]. Please direct questions about the Sawyer Seminar or the position to Ann Waltner, director, IAS, at waltn001@umn.edu; for questions about the application process, contact Susannah Smith, managing director, IAS, at slsmith@umn.edu.
 * Applications received before January 15, 2014 will receive priority consideration. Notification is in early spring. Applications should be submitted by email only to [mailto:ias@umn.edu ias@umn.edu]. Subject line must include: Last Name, First Name_Sawyer Postdoc Application FY15

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill - Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity (Deadline: 15 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
As part of a continuing commitment to advance scholars from underrepresented groups in higher education, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Carolina Postdoctoral Program for Faculty Diversity is pleased to announce the availability of postdoctoral research appointments for a period of two years. The purpose of the Program is to develop scholars from underrepresented groups for possible tenure track appointments at the University of North Carolina and other research universities. Postdoctoral scholars will be engaged full-time in research and may elect to teach only one course per fiscal year.


 * FIELDS: Applications for study in any discipline represented at the University are welcome.


 * STIPEND: The stipend will be $39,874 per calendar year. Funds are available for research expenses, including travel.


 * ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who will have completed their doctoral degree no later than July 1, 2014 and no earlier than July 1, 2010 are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to U.S. citizens and permanent residents. This program is funded by the State of North Carolina. The primary criterion for selection is evidence of scholarship potentially competitive for tenure track appointments at the University of North Carolina and other research universities.


 * TO APPLY: Interested applicants should apply online at http://research.unc.edu/carolina-postdocs/applicants/. Directions for the electronic submission are provided at the application site. For additional information, please visit the program website at http://research.unc.edu/carolina-postdocs/index.htm. Questions may be directed to Program Manager Judson Fraley at jhfraley@email.unc.edu


 * Deadline: Nov. 15, 2013.
 * Does anyone have any insight into what constitutes diversity for this and similar postdocs? I took a peek at the recent fellows and it's not immediately apparent for some.
 * I'm pretty confounded by this myself. I'm a white woman, and I no longer feel that I count as "underrepresented" at most institutions. I do not know, however, whether this is also true for the american south.

==University of Northumbria (UK) - Senior Research Assistant 'The Professions in 19thC Britain' (Deadline: 18 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==


 * Three-year research postdoctoral position to work with Professors Michael Moss (Northumbria) and Laurence Brockliss (Oxford) and on a three-year ESRC-funded project on the emergence of the professions during the Victorian period, to begin Jan 2014
 * [there is a matching post at the University of Oxford, which will be advertised separately]
 * "The research will make a major contribution to the study of class formation in Victorian Britain and the debate about the existence of a distinct and hegemonic professional cohort with its own norms and values within the broader middle class. The research will primarily consist of the creation of a prosopographical database of about 20,000 key individuals drawn from a sample of professional people living in eight towns in 1851. The database will include information about their antecedents and descendants harvested from a variety of sources, including family history social network sites."
 * The posts will be tenable for three years, during which time the selected candidates will work closely with Professors Brockliss and Moss. They will be expected to make presentations to academic and non-academic audiences and to mediate user generated content to the database. Although much of the initial data will be captured from online resources, they must be prepared to travel and research in local collections in the eight towns selected for inclusion and to work in the national archives in Edinburgh and London and at the British Library and the National Library Wales. The successful candidates will hold a doctorate in a cognate subject, have experience of archival research in national archives and local record offices, and be very familiar with database technology and the use of online resources. Applications are encouraged from those with experience of working on British social history post-1750. Work space and IT equipment will be provided at either Northumbria or Oxford University. There is an allowance for travel and subsistence expenses.
 * To apply, download an application pack here
 * Deadline: 18 Nov. 2013

University of Notre Dame - Moreau Academic Diversity Postdoctoral Program (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The Moreau Academic Diversity Postdoctoral Program seeks scholars who will contribute to the intellectual vibrancy, cultural competency, and research excellence of The University of Notre Dame. Fellows selected will engage in a comprehensive research, teaching, and mentoring experience. Promising candidates in any discipline who meet one or more of the following criteria are eligible to apply:
 * 1. Scholars whose research focuses on Gender, First Nations/Native American, African/Africana/African-American, Asian/Asian American, Ethnic, Latino/a or Latin American Studies
 * 2. Scholars whose experience, teaching and/or research promise to enhance cultural competency and diversity within the American educational landscape or who are interested in exploring the implications of such work for liberal education in the Catholic tradition
 * 3. Scholars with a track record of involvement in initiatives aimed at promoting diversity in higher education through teaching or research
 * 4. Scholars in any discipline from one of the populations underrepresented historically in American higher education (e.g., Women, Native American, African American, Asian American, or Latino/a)

In addition to their research, Fellows will teach one course each semester during their tenure. The first will be in the area of their specialization. The second will be a core undergraduate offering for the department serving as their home. Fellows will also be part of mentoring initiatives developed and sponsored by their host department, the Office for Postdoctoral Scholars and the Office of the Provost. These will be geared toward long-term professional development and the evaluation of each fellow for possible appointment to a teaching-and-research position at the University.

These postdoctoral appointments are for a one-year term and are renewable for a second year. They will carry a starting annual salary of $50,000. Health insurance and $5,000 for relocation/research expenses will also be part of the fellowship package. Applicants must have completed all requirements for the doctoral degree by August 2014 or have received the terminal degree in their discipline within the past five years. Applicants must have legal authorization to work in the United States.


 * Applicants are invited to apply online at http://diversity.Nd.Edu/moreau-postdocs Materials to be submitted include: [1] a cover letter detailing the applicant’s specific qualifications for the fellowship; the primary field of expertise; a description of how she/he will contribute to broadening the perspective and intellectual diversity of the university; [2] the names of up to two departments at Notre Dame to which the application should be forwarded for consideration; [3] a proposed plan for research to be undertaken during the tenure of the fellowship, not to exceed five pages; and [4] a curriculum vitae. Applicants will be asked for the names of three scholars who can provide references. For those having received their terminal degree within the last year, one reference letter must be from the dissertation advisor.
 * The application cycle is currently open. Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2013 and will continue until all Fellows have been selected.

University of Oregon - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Environmental History/History of Science: "Glaciers and Glaciology" (Deadline: 15 Dec. 2013)
Applications are sought for a two-year National Science Foundation (NSF) funded postdoctoral fellowship at the intersection of environmental history, the history of science, and political ecology at the University of Oregon. The postdoctoral fellowship is part of Professor Mark Carey's NSF CAREER grant (#1253779) on "Glaciers and Glaciology: How Nature, Field Research, and Societal Forces Shape the Earth Sciences" (see links below for more information). Applicants should have a research agenda that intersects with this NSF-funded project by examining historical glacier-society interactions, the history of glaciology, the history of the earth sciences, climate-society dynamics, the role of dynamic environmental change in the evolution of scientific knowledge, or the history of field-based sciences. Applicants may also have broader or more theoretical connections to the project, or they may have related regional specializations in the history of Greenland, the Arctic, Antarctica, or high mountains such as the Himalaya, Alps, or Andes.

Applicants must have interdisciplinary interests as well as more specific training in areas such as environmental history, history of science, political ecology, science and technology studies, human geography, etc. The fellow will be expected to pursue her/his own research, publish, co-author articles, and interact with a dynamic group of scholars and students across the University of Oregon campus.

In addition to pursuing an active research agenda, the postdoctoral fellow will also do minimal teaching (1-2 courses total over two years) to gain additional experience for the job market as a Teacher-Scholar. This unique appointment will be in the University of Oregon's Robert D. Clark Honors College, which operates as a liberal arts college embedded within a major AAU research university. The fellow will thus gain valuable experience driving her/his research agenda, collaborating with faculty and students, and teaching some of the university's top undergraduates.

Start date is September 2014. The postdoctoral fellow will receive an annual salary of $51,724, as well as funds for research and travel expenses. A Ph.D. in a related discipline completed by September 15, 2014 (and no earlier than September 1, 2009) is required.


 * Applications must be submitted by email to Mark Carey at [mailto:carey@uoregon.edu carey@uoregon.edu]. Applications must include: (1) cover letter that explains precisely how the applicant's qualifications and research intersects with this NSF project and what s/he plans to do during the two-year fellowship; (2) CV; (3) writing sample (an article or the introduction and chapter of the dissertation); (4) evidence of teaching effectiveness; and (5) names of three recommenders who will be asked to provide letters once a "short list" is determined.

==University of Oxford, Faculty of English Language and Literature - Postdoctoral Research Assistant 'Nineteenth Century Periodicals' (Deadline: 6 Dec. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==
 * Application deadline is December 15, 2013. The position will remain open until filled. The University of Oregon is an equal-opportunity, affirmative-action institution committed to cultural diversity and compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. Candidates who promote and enhance diversity are strongly desired. For more information contact Professor Mark Carey.
 * Links: http://uoregon.edu/ http://honors.uoregon.edu/ http://honors.uoregon.edu/faculty/mark-carey http://glaciers.uoregon.edu http://www.nsf.gov/awardsearch/showAward?AWD_ID=1253779&HistoricalAwards=false
 * 42-month research postdoctoral position working on AHRC project ‘Constructing Scientific Communities: Citizen Science in the 19th and 21st Centuries’, led by Professor Sally Shuttleworth, to begin 1 Mar. 2014
 * "The post will be based both at Oxford, working with Professor Shuttleworth, and in London, at the Hunterian Museum. The focus of the post will be on 19th-century medical journals, particularly in public health, but also with a wider remit across scientific journals of the period."
 * Applicants must have a PhD or DPhil in a relevant area, possess strong communication and organisation skills and be willing to participate in the running of the project.
 * Apply online
 * Deadline: noon (GMT) 6 Dec. 2013

==University of Oxford, Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies - Research Fellowship in Medieval Islamic History (Deadline: 6 Jan. 2014)==
 * 2-year Research Fellowship in Medieval Islamic History, to begin Jan 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter
 * Further particulars are available at www.oxcis.ac.uk/vacancies, or from the Assistant Registrar (Gordon.brown@oxcis.ac.uk), Oxford Centre for Islamic Studies, George Street, Oxford OX1 2AR, to whom applications, including CV and a list of publications, should be sent to arrive no later than Monday 6 January 2013. Applicants should arrange for three referees to write directly to the Assistant Registrar by the same date
 * Deadline: 6 Jan 2013

University of Oxford, Magdalen College - Calleva Centre 3-year Postdoctoral Research Associate, "Adults at Play(s)" (Deadline: 1 Nov. 2013) - SHORTLISTING
Magdalen College proposes to appoint two postdoctoral research associates in connection with a collaborative project entitled Adults at Play(s). Both posts are for three years from 1 October 2014. Candidates must have a doctorate in hand by that date. They will already have demonstrated outstanding promise either in the study of dramatic literature or in experimental psychology, and will have an aptitude and enthusiasm for interdisciplinary work across these areas. The postholders will collaborate with three Fellows of the College (Felix Budelmann, Robin Dunbar and Laurie Maguire) in developing experimental and text-based research on the psychology of the audience, with particular reference to classical Greek and early modern English drama.
 * Informal enquiries should be directed to felix.budelmann@magd.ox.ac.uk, robin.dunbar@magd.ox.ac.uk or laurie.maguire@magd.ox.ac.uk.
 * Both appointments will be made at points 29-31 on the University Salary Scale 7, currently £29,541-£31,331 p.a.; plus benefits.
 * Application forms and further particulars, which include information on how to apply, are available at http://www.magd.ox.ac.uk/vacancies/.
 * The deadline for applications is UK time 12 noon on 1 November 2013.
 * See full position details HERE.
 * Rejection via e-mail: 12/6
 * Not on the interview list, but placed on a "small reserve list." Email says they will contact me again in January and let me know if anything has changed. It also says they received 80 applications for 1 position. 12/6

==University of Oxford, Christ Church, Merton College & St John's College - Junior Research Fellowships (Deadline: 29 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==
 * 11 Junior research fellowships in the Arts, Sciences and Humanities, to begin on 1 Oct. 2013 (or 'exceptionally' 1 Sept. 2014)
 * "Research Fellows are expected to undertake original research in some branch of Arts, Science or Education. They may be asked to undertake a limited amount of teaching. Depending upon their field of study, successful candidates will be based at one of Christ Church, Merton College or St John’s College.The fellowships are normally awarded to those who are approaching the end of their doctoral research or who have begun postdoctoral study. The successful candidate must have a good Honours degree (either First or 2:1), or an equivalent qualification. They must also have research expertise in their chosen field as demonstrated by a completed doctoral thesis and/or published or forthcoming books, or articles in refereed journals, as relevant to the candidate’s field; or promise of such achievement, as relevant to the candidate’s field."
 * Full details & applications forms here
 * Deadline: 12 noon (GMT) 29 Nov. 2013
 * Notice in the further particulars that people who finished their first (ie, undergrad) degree before 2008 will not normally be considered.

==University of Oxford - Research Assistant 'The Professions in Nineteenth Century Britain' (Deadline: noon GMT 7 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED== ==University of Oxford, Trinity College - Junior Research Fellowship in History/Art History (Deadline: noon GMT 13 Jan. 2013)==
 * Three year research postdoctoral position to work on the emergence of the professions during the Victorian period.
 * [Matching post at Northumbria University advertised separately]
 * The research will make a major contribution to the study of class formation in Victorian Britain and the debate about the existence of a distinct and hegemonic professional cohort with its own norms and values within the broader middle class. The research will primarily consist of the creation of a prosopographical database of about 20,000 key individuals drawn from a sample of professional people living in eight towns in 1851. The postholders will be expected to make presentations to academic and non-academic audiences and to mediate user generated content to the database. Although much of the initial data will be captured from online resources, they must be prepared to travel and research in local collections in the eight towns selected for inclusion and to work in the national archives in Edinburgh and London and at the British Library and the National Library Wales. The successful candidates will hold a doctorate in a cognate subject, have experience of archival research in national archives and local record offices, and be very familiar with database technology and the use of online resources. Applications are encouraged from those with experience of working on British social history post-1750
 * Details of application process available here
 * Deadline: noon GMT 7 Nov. 2013
 * Intend to interview week beginning the 18th Nov.
 * Has anybody heard anything more about this - interviews scheduled, perhaps?
 * Three year reserach postdoctoral psoition in History or History of Art, to begin 1 oct. 2014
 * "The successful candidate is likely to be at or near the postdoctoral level. The Fellow must engage in original research, and may undertake a limited amount of teaching with the consent of the College."
 * "Applications should be submitted by email to the Academic Administrator, Trinity College, Oxford ( annabel.ownsworth@trinity.ox.ac.uk ) by noon on 13thJanuary 2014. They should comprise (i) a summary academic CV (maximum 2 pages, with details of higher education, research and any publications to date) and (ii) a 500-word proposal of the research to be undertaken during the tenure of the Fellowship. References and testimonials cannot be considered at this stage. Candidates on the long short-list will be invited, by the end of January, to submit a sample of written work (up to 10,000 words), and to ask two academic referees to send confidential references to the Academic Administrator at this stage"
 * Deadline: noon 13 Jan. 2014; intend to interview week of 10th March.

==University of Pennsylvania Humanities Forum, Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Humanities - (Deadline: 15 Oct 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED== Five (5) one-year Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships are available for the 2014-2015 academic year for untenured scholars in the humanities who received or will receive their Ph.D. between December 2005 and December 2013. The PhD is the only eligible terminal degree.

The programs of the Penn Humanities Forum are conceived through yearly topics that invite broad interdisciplinary collaboration. For the 2014–2015 academic year, we have set Color as the theme. Humanists and those in related fields (e.g., anthropology, history of science) are invited to submit research proposals on any aspect of this topic. Exclusions are projects in social science disciplines, educational curriculum building, and work by performing artists (n.b., scholars of performance are eligible).

Fellows teach one undergraduate course in addition to conducting their research. The stipend is $46,500. Health insurance is provided for fellows but not for family and dependents. Fellows also receive a research fund of $2500. Fellows are required to be in residence during their fellowship year (September 1–May 31).
 * Application Deadline: Tuesday, October 15, 2013. Applications will be accepted via online webform only. Awards will be announced by the end of December 2013.
 * Application Guidelines: How To Apply.

==University of Pennsylvania - Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship (2014-16) Sexuality and Queer Studies (Deadline: 1 Dec. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED==
 * See full post at Queer/Women's/Gender Studies 2014

University of Pennsylvania, Mellon Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship (2014-16) South Asian Lit. (Deadline: 1 Dec. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * The School of Arts and Sciences invites applications for one (1) two-year postdoctoral fellowship in South Asian classical or vernacular literatures, region and period open. (Competence in at least two South Asian languages is preferred.) The Mellon Fellow will teach one course per semester (4 courses total.) $52,451 stipend, $2500 annual research fund and health insurance.
 * Eligibility is limited to applicants who will have received their Ph.D. within two years prior to the time they begin their fellowship at Penn (August 2012 or later).
 * More information at http://www.sas.upenn.edu/deans-office/Mellon/
 * The completed application form, reference letters and supporting materials must be submitted through Interfolio no later than DECEMBER 1, 2013.
 * Apply for Fellowship in South Asian literatures at: http://apply.interfolio.com/23036

==University of Pennsylvania, Postdoctoral Fellowships for Academic Diversity - (Deadline: 30 Aug 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED== The Postdoctoral Fellowship for Academic Diversity Program is a multiyear competitive program whose goal is to increase the diversity of the community of scholars devoted to academic research. We seek to attract promising researchers and educators from different backgrounds, races, ethnic groups, and other diverse populations whose life experience, research experience and employment background will contribute significantly to the academic mission. Fellowships are available for postdoctoral training in all areas of study at Penn. Successful candidates will receive mentored scholarly and research training as well as courses and workshops to enhance their research success skills and prepare them for a faculty position in a major university.

Open to graduate students from PENN and other institutions who have completed, or will complete, their requirements for Ph.D. by the Fellowship start date; postdoctoral scholars from other institutions who have completed their dissertation within the last three years; professional applicants (M.D., D.M.D., V.M.D., J.D., etc) within a year of completing their post-degree professional training.

Stipend of $43,000 in year 1 with $2,000 increments in years 2 and 3. Also annual allowances for travel ($2,000) and research ($5,000), and one-time $5,000 relocation expense. The University also provides medical, vision, dental & life insurance.


 * Application Form
 * All application materials must be submitted by August 30, 2013. If you have questions or are unable to complete the online application please contact [mailto:pdfellow@exchange.upenn.edu pdfellow@exchange.upenn.edu].
 * Is anyone else having trouble uploading their application? I keep getting the same error message "Missing required POST variable - params_id"
 * Has anyone heard back from them? They should be making their final decision right now, no?
 * Nope, not yet.
 * I heard we are supposed to hear back next week! Would it be safe to believe that if we don't hear back, we haven't gotten it? [posted 11/21]
 * The above post isn't exactly correct. I just called the office, and they told me that the process is different for each school at the university at that decisions have not been finalized yet. There's no defeinitive date for notification, but the person estimated that we'll hear in late November or early December (but again, this is with a bit of uncertainty). Blerg! (11/22)
 * Any updates? (12/2)

University of Pittsburgh (Asian Studies Center) - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Japan-Korea Studies (Deadline: 1 Jan. 2014)
The Asian Studies Center and the Department of Anthropology at the University of Pittsburgh, with the support of the Japan Iron and Steel Federation, invite applications for a one-year Postdoctoral Fellowship, beginning August 15, 2014. The fellow is expected to be in residence at the University of Pittsburgh during the 2014-2015 academic year and will be affiliated with the Department of Anthropology. The fellow will teach two courses (one per term), participate in the activities of the research community, and work toward producing a publication. We seek applications from candidates whose scholarship engages both Japan and Korea. Preference will be given to those candidates whose work pertains to one or any combination of the following themes: media, visual culture, youth culture, gender, sexuality, migration, religion, biomedicine, and labor. Disciplinary training may be in anthropology, sociology, political science, media studies, or cultural studies, however, the courses the fellow offers are expected to complement the course offerings in the Department of Anthropology. The fellow will be expected to work closely with a faculty mentor during the fellowship year.

All applicants must have completed the Ph.D. by the time of the appointment on August 15, 2014. Candidates who hold continuing, assistant-professor-level teaching positions are eligible to apply. Preference will be given to candidates who earned their Ph.D. from an English language Ph.D. program.

Applications will be accepted only in electronic form (PDF), sent to Rachel Jacobson at rej16@pitt.edu (please, no attachments larger than 1 Mb). An application should consist only of (1) a letter of application, (2) CV including the names/email addresses of three referees, and (3) a sample syllabus. Recommendation letters are not required in the initial application.


 * Review of applications will begin January 1, 2014, and will continue until the position is filled. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity.

University of Pittsburgh - Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities (Deadline: 28 Feb. 2014)
The University of Pittsburgh Kenneth P. Dietrich School of Arts and Sciences is offering approximately five postdoctoral fellowships in the humanities and social sciences for the academic year 2014-2015. Fellows will teach one course each semester, complete scholarly work, and participate in the academic and intellectual communities of the departments with which they are affiliated and across the Dietrich School. Within the Dietrich School, rich opportunities for interdisciplinary exchange are available in the Humanities Center, the World History Center and in a number of vibrant multidisciplinary programs.

We invite applications from qualified candidates in the humanities and social sciences who have graduated with the PhD after September 1, 2012 or will defend the PhD by April 1, 2014; there will be no exceptions. As part of the application, applicants who have not defended the PhD at the time of application must include a letter from their dissertation chair with the exact date of the scheduled defense. The selected fellows must graduate with their PhD degree by August 31, 2014. The annual stipend will be $45,000. Fellows may apply for an additional one-year renewal.


 * Applications and letters of recommendation must be received by 5 p.m. EST on February 28, 2014. We expect to announce the awards by April 15, 2014. For more information, visit http://www.as.pitt.edu/postdoctoral-fellowship-program. The University of Pittsburgh is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and educator. Women, minorities, and international candidates are especially encouraged to apply.

==University of South Carolina - Classics in Contemporary Perspectives Initiative Postdoctoral Fellowship 2014-2015 (Deadline: 3 Feb. 2014)== Postdoctoral Fellowship - AY 2014-2015
 * The Classics in Contemporary Perspectives Initiative at the University of South Carolina, Columbia, invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship from scholars who work on the Ancient world from an interdisciplinary and contemporary perspective. We especially welcome applications from scholars whose research interests intersect with projects and topics in ongoing CCP research and teaching. Examples include but are not limited to: democratic theory and practice; the reception of classical texts; democracy-building and citizenship in transitional societies; rhetorical invention and discourses of ethical life; Ancient philosophy and philosophy of science.


 * Applicants should possess a Ph.D. in a relevant field, such as Politics, Comparative Literature, Rhetoric, Classics, History, Philosophy, or another related discipline. Applicants should have demonstrated experience in research and teaching, a record of communicating research results via publications and/or professional presentations, and be willing and able to participate in collaborative, interdisciplinary research and teaching.


 * This nine month, full time, position will be available starting August 16, 2014 and ending May 15, 2015. Salary is $40,000-$45,000 depending on experience.
 * For full consideration, applications must be received by February 3, 2014.
 * Applicants should submit a CV, a statement of research interests, a writing sample, and three letters of reference to: Jill Frank, Director, Classics in Contemporary Perspectives, Department of Political Science, Gambrell Hall, University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC 29208.
 * The University of South Carolina is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. Minorities and women are especially encouraged to apply. The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation or veteran status.

University of Southern California - Provost's Postdoctoral Scholars in the Humanities (Deadline: Noon PST 15 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * Postdoctoral Scholars are appointed for two years, and begin in August of the academic year to which candidates are appointed.  Provost’s scholars will teach three courses over four semesters, with one semester free for full-time research. The salary for Provost’s Postdoctoral Scholars is $50,000 per year plus fringe benefits, with a research and travel account of $6,000 per year.
 * To apply, please visit: https://postdocs.usc.edu/apply/
 * Deadline: noon PST 15 Nov. 2013

University of St. Andrews (UK;Scot) - Research Fellow 'Middle Eastern Christian Migrant Experiences in Europe' (Deadline: not stated)

 * One year research post-doc to begin 6 Jan. 2014 or as soon as possible thereafter
 * " This comparative interdisciplinary project focusses upon cultural encounters experienced by these communities in the UK, Sweden and Denmark and examines identity strategies, transnationalism and host-homeland relations. The DIMECCE team is led by Dr Fiona McCallum at the University of St Andrews and includes partners from institutions in Denmark, Poland and Belgium.  The successful candidate will work with Dr McCallum on the UK component of the project and will contribute to the project events and publications."
 * "You will hold, or expect to obtain, a PhD in Political Science/International Relations, Social Anthropology, Middle Eastern Studies or other relevant disciplines.  The project draws on multiple disciplines including Political Science, Social Anthropology, Sociology, History, Theology, Migration Studies, Middle Eastern Studies, Cultural Studies and expertise in one or more of these fields is required.   Experience of conducting fieldwork is also required and knowledge of the subject matter is desirable.   Fluency in Arabic is preferable. "
 * Deadline: Not Stated

University of Sydney (Australia) - Postdoctoral Research Fellow in History (Deadline: 4 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The University of Sydney invites applications from qualified individuals for appointment to a number of Postdoctoral Research Fellowships in the nineteenth and/or twentieth century history of economic internationalism, as part of Professor Glenda Sluga’s ARC Laureate Fellowship project ‘Inventing the International: the origins of globalisation’. This project will provide a new kind of intellectual genealogy and social history of the intersection of politics and economics in the making of the modern global world in the years after 1814. Using case studies, it will investigate the international history of globalisation from the perspective of people and ideas, capturing divergent perspectives on international economic life, and the objectives of economic internationalism.

It is expected that each of the Postdoctoral Research Fellows will take responsibility for a specific case study focusing on either: international economic institutions such as the Bank of International Settlements or the ILO; the role of private sector international organisations in the internationalisation of politics, economics and culture, for example, the International Chamber of Commerce, or Rotary International; the direct and indirect influence of economic ideas and their agents on the development of the instruments of internationalisation, including international laws.

The successful applicants will make up a team of Postdoctoral Research Fellows, each with responsibility for their own project, and for a collaborative project led by Professor Sluga on the genealogy of internationalism from the perspective of economic thought. The Postdoctoral Fellows will maintain their own high-quality research programs while contributing to the work of other researchers in the project and assisting in organising research workshops. Funding will be made available for designated research activities, international conferences, and for the organisation of workshops and seminars.

The successful applicant must have a PhD in History or a related discipline relevant to the theme of the project. They should have broad research expertise in transnational as well as international history (with particular emphasis on the history of internationalism and international organisations), and are expected to apply a non-English European or Asian language in their research.

Applicants must demonstrate an outstanding capacity for research as well as the ability to work cooperatively with colleagues from a range of different disciplines.

The position is full-time, fixed term for two years, subject to the completion of a satisfactory probation period. There is a possibility of extension, subject to funding and need. Membership of a University-approved superannuation scheme is a condition of employment for new appointees. The preferred starting date is 3 March 2014 though this may be negotiable.
 * All applications must be submitted via the University of Sydney careers website. Visit http://sydney.edu.au/recruitment and search by the reference number 2133/0913 for more information and to apply.
 * CLOSING DATE: 4 November 2013 (11.30pm Sydney time)

University of Texas at Austin - Two-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship in English (Deadline: 1 Jan. 2014)
The Department of English at the University of Texas at Austin: Two-year Post-Doctoral Fellowship for the academic years 2014-2015 and 2015-2016 ($50,000 a year plus benefits and $2,000 moving expenses). The field is open and the strongest candidates will be appointed regardless of specialization. The successful candidate will demonstrate a compelling reason to engage in postdoctoral teaching and research at the University of Texas, such as a commitment to the teaching mission at a large public institution, or a scholarly orientation that will benefit from the University’s distinguished archival collections. Annual Teaching Load: One upper-division English course each semester. This position is subject to final funding approval. To apply, please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae, dissertation abstract, and brief description of current research agenda to Interfolio. Three letters of recommendation must be sent separately through Interfolio.
 * Deadline: January 1, 2014. Background check is conducted on applicant selected.
 * Interfolio Link: https://apply.interfolio.com/23815

==University of Texas at Austin - Women's & Gender Studies Postdoctoral Fellow (Deadline: 1 Jan. 2014)==
 * Link to Apply: http://apply.interfolio.com/23688
 * See full post at Queer, Women's and Gender Studies 2014

==University of Toronto, Jackman Humanities Institute - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities, 2014-2016 (Deadline: 15 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED== The Jackman Humanities Institute (JHI) at the University of Toronto is pleased to announce Andrew W. Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowships designed to provide financial and intellectual support for outstanding scholars at the beginning of their professional careers. Up to three Fellows in the Humanities will be selected each year for a two-year fellowship in the JHI. Fellows will be selected on the basis of accomplishment appropriate to their stage in their career, the promise of excellence and the relevance of their research to the annual theme.

The JHI interprets "Humanities" as a broad category, including political theory, interpretative social science, music, and the arts.


 * The theme for 2014–2015 is HUMOUR, PLAY, AND GAMES: A distinctive human quality is our sense of humour, and our attraction to play and to games. Play is central to such fields as literature, music, poetry, art, and film. Humour can, of course, be very serious: a powerful critique, a source of strength to survive, a tool for building solidarity, and a means of drawing and redrawing limits. But humour also poses a challenge to the serious. Today, when scholarship needs to justify itself and time is money, what room is left for play and humour? Can they be justified along functional and economic lines (e.g. play is the seedbed of the genuinely new) or must we resist justification in the name of play itself? What is an old joke worth? Games can be both competitive and collaborative, and play is structured by the virtual spaces games create. Playing games and studying games fosters new modes of knowledge. This theme will allow all disciplines, those that have long-recognized the aesthetic importance of humour and play and those that traditionally have not, to intersect with new thinking about games, and so explore a full range of serious (and sometimes funny) play.

The Fellows will pursue their individual research in the context of the JHI. They will have offices at the JHI and will participate in weekly seminars and other activities in the circle of fellows. In addition, each postdoctoral fellow will be affiliated with a Department and will teach one course in each Fall and Winter term of their two-year Fellowship. We are especially interested in candidates who have an interest in and capacity for interdisciplinary work of a high quality. The Fellowship provides an annual $50,000 Canadian stipend.

Eligibility: 1 July 2011 — 1 May 2014. Applicants must have completed their degree within three years of the beginning of the fellowship (1 July 2014). Applicants who will defend their thesis before 1 May 2014 are eligible, but a letter from their supervisor or Chair may be requested. Any award will be conditional on a successful defense. Applicants who received their Ph.D. prior to 1 July 2011 are ineligible. Degree candidates and recipients of the Ph.D. from the University of Toronto are ineligible. Fellowships are open to citizens of all states. The University of Toronto is strongly committed to diversity within its community and especially welcomes applications from visible minority group members, women, Aboriginal persons, persons with disabilities, members of sexual minority groups, and others who may further expand the range of ideas and perspectives.


 * For Full Application Procedure, see http://www.humanities.utoronto.ca/funding/id=38

NOTE: The application form will go live on Sunday 15 September 2013 at 9:00 a.m. (EDT).


 * Deadline: All applications must be made online at http://www.humanities.utoronto.ca by 15 November 2013 at 11:59 p.m. (EDT). Faxed, emailed, and paper applications will not be considered.

==University of Virginia - Post-Doctoral Fellow - African-American and African Studies - (Deadline: 1 Dec. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED== The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African-American and African Studies at the University of Virginia invites applications from scholars whose work focuses on African America, Africa and/or the African Diaspora for a two-year post-doctoral research and teaching fellowship, beginning August 25, 2014 and ending August 24, 2016. The fellowship is open to qualified candidates regardless of citizenship or current residence. The fellowship carries the title of Lecturer and pays an annual salary of $45,000, plus full-time benefits.

Applicants for the fellowship must have been awarded their Ph.D. by the time of application or furnish proof from the relevant registrar that all documentation required for the Ph.D. has been submitted by July 15, 2014. Post doctoral applicants must have been awarded their Ph.D. no earlier than 2008.

Please note: individuals may not apply for the Woodson pre-doctoral and post-doctoral fellowships in the same year.

Fellows must be in residence at the University of Virginia for the entire award period, and must agree to teach one course per year in the African-American and African Studies program to be offered in the Fall or Spring semester. Post-doctoral fellows are expected to participate in the series of workshops and to make at least one formal presentation of their work to the University community. Fellows may accept no employment, fellowships, or consulting obligations during the Woodson fellowship period without the approval of the Director.

For additional information, please visit: http://artsandsciences.virginia.edu/woodson/fellowship/postdoc.html

To apply, please submit a Candidate Profile on-line through Jobs@UVA (https://jobs.virginia.edu Posting Number 0612534) and attach the following documents: 1) a letter of application (250-word maximum) stating interest in the program, 2) a curriculum vitae, 3) a project abstract, including title, not to exceed 50 words, 4) a project description, (not to exceed seven double-spaced pages or 1,750 words). It should include a summary of the project, its broader significance, a detailed plan of research and revision, and an outline of the objectives to be achieved during the fellowship period. Please attach project descriptions as "Writing Sample 1" and note that descriptions exceeding seven double-spaced pages will not be considered. 5) A working bibliography (four double spaced pages maximum) listing those scholarly works the applicant considers essential to the nature and methodology of the project, should be attached as "Writing Sample 2." Please arrange to have three signed confidential letters of reference (PDFs only, please) submitted electronically to [mailto:recommendations@collab.itc.virginia.edu recommendations@collab.itc.virginia.edu]. Letters should be addressed to: Selection Committee, Residential Research Fellowships, The Carter G. Woodson Institute, University of Virginia, P.O. Box 400162, Charlottesville, VA 22904-4162


 * Complete applications must be received no later than midnight EST on Saturday, December 1, 2013.

==University of Virginia - Post-Doctoral Fellow, Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture (Deadline: 1 Feb. 2014)== The Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture at the University of Virginia invites applications for a one year Post-Doctoral fellowship beginning September 1, 2014 and ending August 31, 2015. Renewable for up to a total of 3 years; renewals are subject to availability of funding and performance. The fellowship carries an annual stipend of $40,000 plus individual health insurance. Fellows will be awarded on the basis of how well their current scholarship both reflects and advances the intellectual mission of the Institute. Candidates are highly encouraged to read the Institute's Vision Statement, which can be found at: http://www.iasc-culture.org/docs/VisionStatement.pdf

Fellowships are open to all qualified candidates without restriction as to citizenship or current residence, though it is preferred that all fellows be in residence at UVa for the duration of the award period. Institute fellows are expected to participate in all Institute sponsored events, and to be an active member of the regular Friday Seminar. Fellowships are offered on a competitive basis to scholars whose work directly contributes to the intellectual priorities of the Institute's research programs.

Applicants for the Post-doctoral Fellowships must have been awarded their Ph.D. by the time of application, or furnish proof from the relevant registrar that all documentation required for the Ph.D. has been submitted by July 15, 2014. Post-doctoral applicants must have been awarded their Ph.D. no earlier than 2010.

To apply, please submit a Candidate Profile on-line through Jobs@UVA https://jobs.virginia.edu/hr posting number 0613313. Please attach: a cover letter of application (250-word maximum); a curriculum vitae to include date(s) and location(s) of degree(s) earned, honors and awards, lectures and conference presentations, publications; and the contact information for three references. Applicants must submit a project abstract, including title (not to exceed 50 words) as a well as a project description, including title, not to exceed seven double-spaced pages (1,750 words). It must indicate the nature of the research to be completed during the period of the fellowship award, its relevance to the intellectual mission of the Institute, and general academic significance. The project description must include a detailed plan of research as well as concrete objectives to be achieved during award period. These objectives must include a publication plan for the proposed research and writing. Project abstract and description must be attached through Jobs@ under "Writing Sample 1."

In addition, please arrange to have two confidential letters of reference (signed originals only) sent directly to the Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture by persons qualified to evaluate the proposals for which support is being sought.

Reference letters must be sent to: Selection Committee Institute for Advanced Studies in Culture University of Virginia P.O. Box 400816 Charlottesville, Va 22903. Questions regarding the application process should be directed to: Samantha Jordan iasc@virginia.edu


 * Complete applications must be received no later than February 1, 2013.

University of Wisconsin - Madison - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship Program - (Deadline: 1 Nov 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The University of Wisconsin-Madison invites applications for its postdoctoral fellowship program in the humanities and humanistic social sciences. Funded by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, it will provide 3 two-year postdoctoral fellowships for recent PhD recipients starting on August 25, 2014. Fellows will be affiliated with a department in the College of Letters and Science, as well as the Institute for Research in the Humanities and the Center for the Humanities. They will teach one undergraduate course per semester in one of the humanities or humanistic social science departments in the College of Letters & Science.

The theme for 2014-2016 is Religion and Secularism. What are the past and ongoing impacts of religion and secularism on history, literature, the arts, philosophy, or language? What are the meanings of “religion,” “secularism,” and postsecularism” and how are they theorized, represented, or institutionalized in different societies and times? How are they related to such social and cultural formations as modernity, war, empire, nation, science, spirituality, the work of art, power, indigeneity, politics, government, migration, race, sustainability, or territoriality, both past and present? What role do they play in constructions of gender, sexuality, or disability? How do religion, secularism, and postsecularism inform aesthetics across time, media, and genre? With this theme we invite applications for cutting-edge work from researchers across the humanities and humanistic social sciences whose work reflects upon or has significant implications for the meanings and effects of religion, secularism, or postsecularism in past, current, or future societies. Projects should make a clear contribution to the humanities and focus on either religion or secularism or on their interconnections.

In 2013-2014 the stipend for postdoctoral fellows is $55,157 per academic year, with a $2,000 per year research allowance, $3,000 per year travel allowance, and $2,500 computer allowance in the first year. Fellows are eligible for health insurance (http://www.uwsa.edu/hr/benefits/gradben.pdf).

Eligibility More information about annual themes
 * Applicants must be scholars who are not yet tenured and who are no more than 5 years past receiving their PhD. To be eligible for this competition, degree must be received between August 2009 and August 2014.
 * Fellows must hold a PhD in a humanities discipline or in the humanistic social sciences.
 * Applicants who do not yet hold a PhD but expect to have it by August 2014 must provide a letter from their home institution (department chair, head of graduate studies, or advisor) corroborating the degree award schedule.
 * Doctoral candidates and those holding PhDs or other doctoral degrees from UW-Madison are ineligible.
 * In an effort to foster disciplinary diversity in our program of six postdoctoral fellows, we are not likely to award fellowships to candidates whose teaching would be in the departments of History or Art History.
 * The fellowship has no nationality requirements. If accepted, international candidates will be responsible for securing their own paperwork, visas, etc. as needed, though the university can provide some support in that process.
 * Selected recipients may not hold another fellowship simultaneous with this one.

Full application guidelines and directions
 * NOTE: All application materials, included letters of recommendation, must be submitted through Interfolio at this site. All materials must be submitted by midnight (central) on November 1, 2013 in order to receive full consideration.
 * 11/18 Email confirming receipt of application and that they got almost 300 of them. x3 Heart skipped a beat thinking I'd already been rejected.

University of Wisconsin - Madison - Kingdon Fellowship in Judeo-Christian Religious Studies - (Deadline: 15 Nov 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
The Institute for Research in the Humanities will offer 1-2 Robert M. Kingdon Fellowships to be awarded to a scholar from outside the University of Wisconsin-Madison for 2014-2015. Robert M. Kingdon, a distinguished historian of early modern Europe, generously donated funds to the IRH to support scholarly research in historical, literary, and philosophical studies of the Judeo-Christian religious tradition and its role in society from antiquity to the present, broadly understood. Projects may focus on any period from antiquity to the present, on any part of the world, and in any field(s) in the humanities. Projects may range widely or focus on a particular issue. They may explore various forms of Jewish and/or Christian traditions; the interaction of one or both of these religious traditions with other religious traditions; and/or the relationship of one or both of these religious traditions to other aspects of society such as power, politics, culture, experience, creativity, nationality, cosmopolitanism, gender, sexuality, etc. Projects that incorporate consideration of religion’s interaction with society are especially welcome.

Kingdon Fellows are expected to be in residence at the Institute throughout the academic year (except for short research trips, lectures, conferences, etc.) and may extend this residency through the following summer on a non-stipendary basis. The award provides a stipend of $50,000, office space, support services, and access to all university facilities.

Kingdon Fellows are also expected to participate in the intellectual life of the Institute by attending the weekly Monday afternoon seminars (3:00-5:00pm) and presenting their work at a seminar. Monday seminars are followed by an informal Tuesday lunch discussion (noon- 1:15pm) based on the seminar for those who are interested in further discussion of the Monday presentation. Fellows are also encouraged to join the informal daily lunches at the Institute, as well as attend other Institute events, as time and interest permits. Please consult the Institute’s website (http://irh.wisc.edu) for more information about other Institute fellowships and activities.

The Institute accepts applications from senior scholars as well as young scholars with research projects well advanced. Applicants must be in possession of the Ph.D. or Th.D. at the time of application; we will not accept applications from graduate students expecting to have the degree by the beginning of the academic year. Independent scholars with the Ph.D. or Th.D. are eligible to apply. Faculty members at the University of Wisconsin-Madison are not eligible for the fellowship. Projects to revise the doctoral dissertation should involve substantial expansion, new research, and/or new conceptual frameworks; the proposal should clearly explain how the project relates to the dissertation.


 * NEW Application Submission Directions: The online application can be found at http://irh.wisc.edu/fellowships.php?menu=4. You will attach all other application materials (proposal, bibliography, and CV) to this form. Deadline: Application Materials: November 15, 2013. Letters of recommendation: November 15, 2013.
 * NOTE: See full application guidelines at Kingdon Fellowship Call.

University of York (UK) - Postdoc in History (Deadline: 26 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * Two-year research post-doctoral position on "the project ‘The visual and material culture of British military encounters with Egypt, 1798-1918’.", to begin January 2014
 * "The research will contribute towards an international collaborative research project ‘Making war, mapping Europe: militarized cultural encounters, 1792-1920’ funded by HERA (Humanities in the European Research Area) in partnership with the Freie Universität Berlin, Trinity College Dublin and Swansea University, as well as the National Army Museum, London."
 * The University of York project is led by Dr Catriona Kennedy and will investigate British soldiers’ perceptions and experiences of Egypt, focusing in particular on the visual and material record of this encounter.
 * A PhD in a relevant discipline (history, history of art, archaeology, literary studies) is essential. A research background in the history of photography, material and visual culture is highly desirable, as is knowledge of the social and cultural history of modern warfare/empire/cultural encounters. You will undertake research on letters, diaries, memoirs, sketchbooks, photographs, souvenirs and militaria associated with the Egyptian campaigns. As part of the project’s dissemination activities, you will work closely with the National Army Museum and the other project members and contribute to a series of on-line exhibitions on the project website hosted by the FU Berlin. You will attend and contribute to project meetings and conferences in York, Swansea, Dublin and Berlin. You will also be responsible for co-authoring, with Dr Kennedy, a monograph based on the project’s findings.
 * For further details & application process see here
 * Deadline: 26 Nov. 2013

Valparaiso University, Lilly Fellows Program, Residential Postdoctoral Fellowship- (Deadline: 5 Nov 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
Valparaiso University, Valparaiso, IN 46383

We offer up to three two-year residential postdoctoral teaching fellowships in the areas of Humanities and the Arts for 2014-2016 for scholars seriously considering academic vocations in church‑related institutions. Ph.D., D.M.A., D.F.A., M.F.A., or equivalent terminal degree must have been received no earlier than December, 2012. Fellows will teach seven courses over a two‑year period, engage in scholarship or creative work, participate in a two‑year colloquium, work with a VU faculty mentor, and interact with representatives from a national network of church‑related institutions. Faculty privileges, $46,800 stipend per year plus benefits, professional fund.
 * For more information, visit http://www.lillyfellows.org and go to “Postdoctoral Fellows Program” or call 219-464-5317.
 * Application deadline: November 5, 2013.

Van Leer Jerusalem Institute - Polonsky Postdoctoral Fellowships (Deadline: 1 Feb. 2014)
The Van Leer Jerusalem Institute proposes to award up to six Polonsky Postdoctoral Fellowships in any field of the Humanities or Social Sciences for a period of up to five years, beginning October 10, 2014. The Fellowship offers an annual stipend of $40,000. Yearly renewal of the Fellowship will be contingent upon demonstrated progress in research. Fellows will be expected to be physically present at the Institute for consecutive years during the period of the award.

Although these are postdoctoral fellowships, other candidates may be considered in those fields in which a doctoral degree is not a prerequisite for career progress.


 * Candidates should submit the following documents in English, in separate files, to [mailto:polonsky@vanleer.org.il polonsky@vanleer.org.il]: statement of research plans (3-5 pages, with title); summary of your previous research (3 pages); one published article or equivalent unpublished work; curriculum vitae, including list of publications; names and contact information, including phone numbers, for 3 possible recommendations. The deadline for submission of completed applications is February 1, 2014.
 * Contact: The Polonsky Fellowships Committee, [mailto:polonsky@vanleer.org.il polonsky@vanleer.org.il]
 * Website: http://www.vanleer.org.il

Washington University in St. Louis - African and African-American Studies (AFAS) Postdoctoral Fellowship (Deadline: 3 Feb. 2014)
The African and African American Studies (AFAS) program at Washington University in St. Louis invites applications from recent Ph.D. graduates in the humanities and social sciences for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship, with the option to apply for a second-year renewal. The fellowship is intended to assist junior scholars whose research focuses on topics related to Africa, African Americans, and/or the African Diaspora in furthering their careers by providing them with opportunities for mentorship, advancing their research, and enhancing their teaching.

AFAS postdoctoral fellows are provided a competitive salary, support for research and research-related travel, office space, and computer equipment. They will also receive a reduced teaching load, teaching one course a semester based on their scholarly area of expertise and with the approval of the AFAS curriculum committee or the Director. In addition, Fellows will participate in the intellectual life of the AFAS program and University by giving and attending public lectures, mentoring undergraduate and graduate students, and participating in program activities. The fellowships begin July 1, 2014 and extend until June 30, 2015.

Applications are evaluated against a broad set of criteria, with special consideration given to contributions the candidate can make to diversify the University community and to deepen the scholarly inquiries of the program in AFAS and its curriculum. Applications should include: (1) a letter of interest that briefly explains the applicant’s proposed research and scholarly interest; (2) a detailed statement of proposed research that will be pursued during the fellowship period (up to 5 pages); (3) a curriculum vitae; (4) one writing sample (a scholarly publication or dissertation chapter (maximum 30 pages); (5) an official graduate transcript; and (6) three letters of recommendation. Applicants are strongly encouraged to have at least one letter of recommendation written by a dissertation committee member or reader

Washington University in St. Louis especially encourages applications from women, members of racial/ethnic minority groups, and disabled individuals. Applicants must be eligible to work in the United States and must have received a doctorate after July 1, 2010 and before July 1, 2014.


 * The search committee will continue to review applications until the positions are filled, but priority will be given to applications received by February 3, 2014. Send application materials to: Search Committee, The Program in African & African-American Studies, Washington University in St. Louis, CB 1109, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899. Further inquiries regarding the fellowship should be made by e-mail to [mailto:afas@artsci.wustl.edu afas@artsci.wustl.edu].

==Washington University in St. Louis, American Culture Studies - Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Family and Intimate Relations (Deadline: 13 Jan. 2014)== The Program in American Culture Studies at Washington University (AMCS) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in the Family and Intimate Relations, a two-year appointment beginning July 1, 2014.

American Culture Studies is a robust endowed program that fosters cross-disciplinary intellectual community and transformative scholarship at the intersections of the humanities and social sciences; it serves as home to an undergraduate major, a graduate certificate program, and collaborative research and teaching activities. The AMCS Postdoctoral Fellow will teach two undergraduate courses per year, work with undergraduate advisees, and actively participate in and contribute to the intellectual life of American Culture Studies (which includes the Americanist Dinner Forum, a monthly cross-disciplinary exchange among faculty and graduate students on shared research problematics; AMCS Workshops; and AMCS Faculty Program Initiatives in Modern Segregation, Performance and Popular Culture, and American Intimacies). Accordingly, Fellows are expected to be in residence during the fellowship period, apart from research-related travel. The main goal in this postdoctoral program is the intellectual development of the Fellows and ourselves through productive academic interaction. Consult our website (amcs.wustl.edu) for more information about the program and its many opportunities.

We are particularly interested in Fellows whose research and teaching (1) have a strong theoretical emphasis, at the same time as they are deeply engaged with ethnographic and/or historical particulars; and (2) center on the study of relations of production, reproduction and/or regulation, particularly as they center on the history and theory of the family and intimate relations; sexuality; and/or the body.

To be considered, candidates must have received the Ph.D. since July 1, 2010, or be scheduled to defend the dissertation before July 1, 2014.

The Fellow will receive a salary of approximately $43,000 per year, plus benefits; and a $3,000 annual research/travel stipend, which may be supplemented in cases of demonstrated need.


 * Applicants should submit cover letter, c.v., research and teaching statements (each 500 words), three letters of recommendation, and graduate transcript. All candidates must apply online. Details are available on the AMCS program website at http://amcs.wustl.edu/postdoctoral-fellowships. On-line Registration must be received by January 13, 2014 for consideration and applications that are complete by that date will receive fullest consideration. The search committee will begin to review applications on January 1. Hard copy supporting materials should be sent to: Postdoctoral Search Committee, American Culture Studies Program, Campus Box 1126, 151 McMillan Hall, Washington University, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis MO 63130.

Washington University in St. Louis - Modeling Interdisciplinary Inquiry Mellon Postdoc - (Deadline: 2 Dec 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
Washington University announces the fourteenth year of Modeling Interdisciplinary Inquiry, a postdoctoral fellowship program endowed by the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and designed to encourage interdisciplinary scholarship and teaching across the humanities and social sciences. We invite applications from recent Ph.D.s for the position as Fellow. In September 2014, the selected Fellows will join the University’s ongoing interdisciplinary programs and seminars. Fellows will receive a two-year appointment with a nine month academic year salary beginning at $50,000 per year. Postdoctoral Fellows have an opportunity to plan and pursue their own continuing research in association with a senior faculty mentor at Washington University, and, over the course of their two-year appointment, to teach three undergraduate courses and to collaborate in leading an interdisciplinary seminar on theory and methods for advanced undergraduates and beginning graduate students in the humanities and interpretive social sciences.

There is no application form. Applicants should submit a cover letter, a description of their research program (no more than 1800 words), a brief proposal for the seminar in theory and methods, and a curriculum vitae. Please include all relevant contact information on the first page of your cover letter, and your name on each page of your application. Applicants should also arrange for the submission of three confidential letters of recommendation.
 * Submit materials by email, post, or online document handler by December 2, 2013 to Joseph Loewenstein ([mailto:mii@artsci.wustl.edu mii@artsci.wustl.edu]). The mailing address is: Modeling Interdisciplinary Inquiry, Washington University, Campus Box 1029, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899. For express mail, please send materials to: Modeling Interdisciplinary Inquiry, Washington University, Umrath Hall, Room 231, One Brookings Drive, St. Louis, MO 63130-4899.
 * Looking at past fellows, it doesn't seem you have much chance unless you're from an ivy. This year it would be interesting to know if any shortlisted candidates are from other types of insitutions.
 * Academia is tiered; this isn't fair, but it does resemble any other profession, where one is judged on one's past credentials and affiliations as much as one's abilities. (Admission: I'm in an Ivy PhD program.) I think half of the benefit is in the name, but the other half is in the kinds of qualities that can and should be reproduced outside the Ivy league, such as addressing your research to the central debates in your field and teaching yourself to be an effective article-writer (I really don't think anyone else taught me this).
 * To the above post: Your comment comes across as an apology for this situation. "Tiered" is a nice-sounding euphemism for elitist, and it implies that there is some merit to the "tiers." And when you say that the ivies teach certain qualities that "can and should be reproduced" elsewhere, you're implying that the ivies are the source of high-quality education that other schools should (but don't) emulate. That is absolutely not the case. I'm at a public research one, and I and my colleagues certainly address our research to central debates. But we'll always be at a disadvantage because of arbitrary and elitist prejudices that self-replicate. (Look how many ivy Ph.D.s were also ivy B.A.s.) I could have gone to an ivy for undergrad but couldn't afford it. But I couldn't be prouder of my rigorous public training. I'm just frustrated at the glass ceiling that seems almost impenetrable.
 * I can see how my post could have provoked your ire, and I'm sorry for that. I wasn't trying to bait anyone. But I stand by my point. "Tiered" is not a euphemism; it was meant to describe the stratification of resources and prestige that you also point out. You describe academia as "elitist." By the same token every white-collar professional endeavor from college applications on up could be described as elitist. My point was that elitism, or the desire to reproduce oneself or fetishize accomplishments over true abilities, or whatever, is just the sea we all swim in as competitive humans. To pretend that academia or anything else could magically become a true meritocracy is delusional; given what academia is, you can take it or leave it. You are correct that I did imply, and do believe, that part of my Ivy-league PhD education (in my post I guesstimated 50%) contains some value that is qualitatively better than that of many other institutions. In my experience, the further down the rankings you go, the worse advice and preparation PhD students seem to be getting on how to produce scholarship that would put them in the running for something like the WUSTL postdoc (not that this is the only kind of valuable achievement in academia, anyway. . .). You mention that you are at a public R1. Well, many PhDs from such institutions go on to do great things in the academy. In my subfield, for instance, UC Berkeley, UCLA, UMich, and perhaps Rutgers are all recognized to produce superior PhD students to Brown, Princeton, and perhaps even Columbia, and I think that job statistics from the last five years would substantiate this. Calling the self-reproducing tendencies of the top 20 schools a "glass ceiling" invokes the experiences of women in the business world, which is not exactly analogous: being a woman is an inalienable identity that has no intrinsic relation to abilities; while the acculturation of grad school may make it feel like an identity, being at an R2 (say) is not an identity but a credential, and if you don't like what this credential gives you in the world of academia, no one is forcing you to take it. And, honestly, there are way too many humanities PhD programs for how many jobs there are. Ironically, the lower-ranked humanities PhD programs are actually contributing to the job crunch by shifting teaching from TTs to TAs. If you want to call this observation "elitist," go ahead, but it's just true. And as far as I can see, neither you nor I is going to have any appreciable effect on the funding of tenure-track lines in the humanities or the general administrative opinion on the humanities going forward.
 * There are a couple of issues here.  I don't think anyone would deny the educational value of working with the best people in one's field.  It's just that the best people in one's field might not necessarily be at an Ivy League school, but may be at an R1 or (gasp) not a top twenty school. Conversely, not everyone at an Ivy is at the very very top of their field (sorry).  But while TT searches will know whose letters are worth what, interdisciplinary postdoc committees don't necessarily the top programs in whatever field, so it isn't surprising that in the postdoc searches, a lot of those searches might just take the safe bet and go for the big name, even if it's a rule of thumb and doesn't guarantee that you'll hire the best scholar with the best training.  That's just life.  That being said, the issue of the affordability of undergraduate education, and the impact of that on one's life, was raised: I would hope that anyone going into education on any level would take this as a serious issue, and one that every educator should be concerned to change.  I don't think denying that that is a serious issue is something the previous poster meant to do; but everyone, once in a job, should be concerned to have an "appreciable effect" on that very serious problem.


 * Hi all, enjoying the debate, but I have a non-related question. Does anyone know what, precisely, the course proposal should look like? Do they mean a full syllabus, or simply a paragraph-long description and title? What about a list of required texts? Any insights would be appreciated. Thanks!
 * Just wanted to note that only a quarter or so of the past WUSTL fellows are from Ivies, so I hope no one feels too discouraged to apply.
 * Not quite accurate: 9 of 19 received their PhD from Ivy League schools, and if you throw in the other major "prestige" universities, namely UChicago, Cal-Berkeley, and Cambridge/Oxford (UK), and its 15 out of 19. I'm not saying that it's not worth giving your best effort (I certainly plan to), but let's not forget that host schools are not only looking to serve budding scholars, but also to increase their own prestige by bringing in candidates from prominent schools. This is the reason that graduates from these schools tend to land on the short list for the majority of job searches as well, even if applicants from other institutions have equal or even superior qualifications (please don't read bitterness or snark in this comment; it is an easily observable trend, based on hiring results, as well as first-hand knowledge of candidate accomplishments from non-prestige schools). Then, once there is someone on faculty from one of these schools, one can observe the gradual increase in faculty members from the same "prestige schools." This is not to suggest that this trend results entirely from "academic nepotism" or elitism, but the reality is that faculty and postdoc searches are expensive and time-consuming, and therefore when it is time to whittle down a list of fully-qualified candidates, if someone is already at the institution who can call their former advisor and get a glowing report on the candidate from his or her old school/network... well, it's tough to beat those odds. That being said, such circumstances will not keep me from trying, and if I don't get there, I will know that I took my very best shot in this very competitive job market.
 * You suggest that the only difference between Ivy PhDs and "non-prestige schools" is the name. Academia is certainly no meritocracy, but that doesn't mean it's just random, either. Sorry. And again, I also disagree with the idea that if what you call "elitism" is occurring, this is some sort of deplorable injustice. Credentials and connections matter in every profession. Creating intricate hierarchies of prestige and picking the known over the unknown is just human nature. Only in academia do candidates seem to think they deserve to be considered outside the context of their credentials and connections. Imagine the same logic applied to law, or business, or medicine...
 * No one is suggesting that a person ought to be considered outside of their credentials. But the name of your school is just one small credential amongst many, including your research project, publications, conference presentations, research fellowships, paper prizes, work experience, service work, etc. And it seems reasonable that each item on that list ought to count for more than the name-of-school credential, because each one of them says a lot more about your future potential. Sure, if two candidates appeared equal in every single way, going with name of school makes sense. But how often is that really the case? What we're all saying is that name of school seems to carry disproportionate weight, over and above other credentials that should be 99% of what matters. You keep saying, "well, that's how life/work/human nature works." That's fine, but we don't have to think it's fair or be quiet about it.
 * I certainly do agree with our public R1 poster here. I am also at a public R1 and it is also my experience that we are at a disadvantage on the market. In fact, when you look closely, it is not only this particular post-doc, but also all the others( including all the "society of fellows," "diversity," and "mellon" post-docs) that select their pools of candidates directly from Ivy and other prestige schools. It's quite appaling to see that being from a non-ivy, your odds at getting one of these postdocs is indeed 1/10 or just slightly above. Just look at former fellows for all these opportunities, or better yet: read this excellent article from the chronicle: http://chronicle.com/article/PhDs-From-Top/136113/. In my field, I have repetedly seen scholars with barely any publications and very few conference presentations be selected for TT positions and fancy postdocs. I have also seen super-qualified doctoral students from public R1s, with tons of awards, papers, and conference presentations, be only considered for Teaching jobs (even if there's nothing wrong with that, we just don't have as many options). To the Ivy League poster here: yes, your observation that academia is "tiered" is an euphemism for not only "elitist" but also "structurally unfair." I was nearly accepted at an IVY, but apparently the only bug was my GRE scores. I was working full time to make a living, had no time to take a vacation and study for this thing, I also had no money to take a prep course. Had I had better financial means, I could have done all this, and my score might not have been an obstacle. Sure, this is only a small example based on my personal experience, but you see where I am going, do you? People from disadvantaged social and ethnic backgrounds often do not have the money and time to take prepatory courses, engage in fancy extra-curricular activities, or take a plethora of "Fancy" but yet unpaid internships. As a result, they are disadvantaged in undergraduate admission processes, and later, that carries over to grad school and beyond. Again, you may be tempted to say "oh well, that is how it is anyway. What can we do about it." But I am in agreement with the public R1 poster here, we can and we should certainly exercise our right to criticism against what can be called, after all, an overt form of "discrimination" (let's call a cat a cat). Ivy League Poster, I can understand that these series of post make you deeply uncomfortable. In academia, we are all in the business of "selling" our identities and accomplishments whether we like it or not. All too often, one's identity is reduced to one's professional achievement. Your achievement of getting in an Ivy League school has probably been deeply internalized as one of your biggest professional achievements in life and is probably an integral part of who you are (feel free to correct me if I am wrong). But if that the case, please take a minute to think about all the structural reasons which prevent excellent people from making it to the top of what you view as a "tiered" system,  and think of the work, determination, and grit it takes to succeed in graduate school when structural obstacles, and social, and cultural biases, stand in the way of one's success. The reason I am saying all this, and I care so much about what you think, is that you are much more likely to be on a faculty search committee in the next few years than I am. And when you will be, I just hope that you will give every job applicant a fair chance instead of (SIGH) putting all the IVY applicants in the "short list" pile and the others in the "reject" pile.
 * Hear, hear!
 * I agree with everything that everyone says about R1 candidates, not to mention excellent candidates from R2 schools, being discriminated based on prestige factor. The only postdoc that I know of that doesn't discriminate based on school name is the UCLA Mellon postdoc on transnationalism. It is not advertised this year, and I heard from friends that it is ending. Oh well, one less postdoc to apply to I guess...


 * It doesn't surprise me that this critique is coming from public R1 schools: good programs that are often perceived to lack private/Ivy cachet. I agree that this perception is largely inaccurate, but it is an abiding one. Did you really not know about it going in? Prestige is the #1 topic of conversation on grad school admissions blogs like whogotin. I'm going to guess that you righteous R1 folks don't believe that R2 candidates---or people with just a Master's---or independent scholars without any degrees---should be on an equal footing with you. Why not? Because you buy into the hierarchy despite its faults. The sad truth is that there are not enough jobs, and there is an oversupply of candidates with 'intrinsic merit.' (And of course intrinsic merit has never been the only relevant criterion at any juncture in the history of academia: old timers contrast the current system with the much more fucked up 'old boy network.') To the poster a few posts back: no, my point was precisely that being at an Ivy is not part of my identity. The PhD is a qualification, and where you get it is part of the qualification. FYI, the Ivy league itself is tiered. I have seen Harvard grads snag jobs from other Ivy candidates simply because of the name on their diploma. The proper response to this is not to cry discrimination; the proper response is to try to get into Harvard (I didn't). If we were talking college, that would be an entirely different conversation, since the B.A. is fast changing from a professional degree to high school 2.0. I'm all for exposing and correcting structural inequality in situations where people have a reasonable expectation to be treated on an equal footing. It's arguable now that high school grads have a fundamental right to access to decent college educations, and of course where you happen to have grown up shouldn't have to impact that. However, I don't think anyone has a right to a career in academia, any more than anyone has a right to a career in law, medicine, or business.
 * Good luck, everybody.


 * Of course I think R2s should be on equal footing. It doesn't make any sense to talk about MAs and undegreed candidates for a postdoc, so I'm leaving that alone. But I guess your point is that unless you can get into the top preparatory schools in your field (Harvard Business, Duke Medicine, Stanford Law, Berkeley Ph.D.), it's just your own fault if you can't get a job. Might as well give up and choose a career you're not interested in or suited for. Of course, since getting into those schools has a lot to do with where you went to college, which has a lot to do with your financial means, socioeconomic status as a child, and luck, that means that these positions will all be filled with white elites from now to eternity. Oh well. That's just life, huh? For the record, I'm done with this conversation, because it's going nowhere.
 * R1 schools can be incredibly selective about their students too, leading to the same elitist bias that ivy programs suffer from. In my own humanities program, I was told that I was admitted partly because I had gone to the "right" kind of school (aka an elite college), as had pretty much all of the other doctoral students (who went to Stanford, Brandeis, Princeton, etc): there are no public university grads in my program to speak of. All but one of the faculty members in my department have Ivy PhDs. So the general idea that R1 program students are any less subject to the kind of institutional bias that rewards a fancy pedigree is just plain incorrect. R1 programs reward WASPy life advantages as much as Ivies. Yet despite all of that, it is fact that I may lose any number of postdocs or jobs to candidates from ivy-ish schools, even if they have published or curated less than me.  ***I went to my R1 program because there were two faculty members who were leading experts in what I was interested in. I probably could have applied to an ivy, but none of the ivy programs had the key people I wanted to work with. The idea that I am inherently at a disadvantage because I selected the program that was best for ME and my own work over an ivy name is pretty depressing, but it is reality.
 * This will be my last post as well, as this is becoming tiresome. The poster two posts back is conflating two separate questions: the question of socioeconomic/racial representativeness in higher ed (and the structural inequalities that continue to prevent it from being achieved) and the question of institutional prestige and the intricate hierarchy that produces and maintains it. I have never apologized for the former. As the previous poster notes, non-Ivy schools are not magically exempt from reproducing inequality. If the top 40 PhD-granting institutions closed tomorrow, rest assured that academic posts would still "all be filled with white elites from now to eternity." The choice, then, from the perspective both of determining where (or whether) to earn a degree and from the perspective of admissions and hiring, is never between upholding pure democracy and recapitulating 'elitism.' Like a Protestant soul, the academic machine is already totally depraved. The only real choice available to real people in the real world is between more and less highly regarded programs, and, on the other end, between more and less qualified candidates. The only legitimate complaint I can see about this state of affairs would be where the two types of calculus (quality and prestige) conflict, as in the previous poster's situation. But to indict the mechanics of prestige simply because it measures, rewards, and promulgates something other than intrinsic merit is not to execute a form of virtuous cultural critique; it is to reveal a misapprehension of the very nature of professional competition. If I had to articulate why I find this standpoint so irritating, it would be that it is precisely the kind of misdirected critique that perpetuates the conception of academia as College 2.0, the God-given province of the intellectually curious. And this is precisely the conception that authorized the ballooning of PhD programs, the shift to adjunct labor, the cuts to higher ed funding on all levels, and the popular disregard for the academy that is slowly ruining our profession.


 * I've been watching this conversation with some interest, and at the risk of re-opening the ire expressed above, I would like to offer a few thoughts. In the interest of full disclosure: I am a PhD at an Ivy, though I represent one of the very rare cases in which a student matriculates to a "prestige" university (as another of the earlier posters refers to it) from a decidedly non-prestigious public university, a background that has given me a unique viewpoint on this issue. Posters on both sides of the issue have made fair points regarding the inequity of the system, as well as the reasons that the "tiered" system (as my fellow Ivy poster refers to it) continues to function the way it does. However, it does seem that s/he feels the need to defend the system, or at least give those not a part of the system a "take it or leave it" ultimatum, with what I might guess is a desire for them to choose the latter option (and I fear an attitude that many, if not all of them, are "unworthy" to be a part of it; if I have mis-read your comments, I do very sincerely apologize).
 * On the other hand, s/he is correct in suggesting that the system is not likely to change anytime soon (if at all), and that it is not out of place for potential employers to take this factor into consideration; as the "prestige" poster rightly notes, employers are not only serving young scholars, but also their own interests, which begin with recruitment, the latter served when they can state "over x% of our faculty hail from Ivy/"prestige" universities). That being said, those of us who study history--and in particular Western history--realize that the fact that anyone who desires to pursue a career in academia may do so represents a considerable "democratization" of the profession, compared with past decades/centuries. For that reason, I hope that even the narrow halls of academia will eventually embrace equality over eliteism, even if it were at the detriment of the professional aspirations of myself and my "prestigious" colleagues. It is not only right, but in the end, it will be better for the profession--and something for which I am willing to risk my own prospects.
 * FWIW (not to drag out this thread further, but just to add a perspective that seems to be missing): I have recently (anecdotally) heard of 2 separate cases in which IVY LEAGUE Humanities departments succeeded in placing only ONE student in a tenure-line position (from a cohort of roughly a dozen active job seekers) in a recent job cycle. Perhaps this varies by field, and perhaps the postdoc market is somewhat different. BUT in my Humanities field, Ivy candidates are not necessarily the most desirable and they don't *always* get all the best jobs. Yes, Ivy candidates have the "prestige" factor that will always help them get noticed. BUT public R1 grads often have a lot of qualities that make them more successful candidates (yes, also for research jobs): more thorough preparation for applications and interviews, more teaching experience, (and probably more important, more experience managing research and teaching expectations), less likely to be perceived as an immediate flight risk, etc. Some Ivy programs do a great job prepping their students, but not all do; some can be quite indifferent toward their students (evidently assuming their letterhead alone will do the trick). Over the years, I have seen Ivy and "prestige" program grads struggle on the market AND I have seen public R1 grads (and not only those from the most prestigious programs) succeed quite well in attaining desirable research jobs and postdocs (yes, even at Ivy or other "prestige" schools). I'm not denying the inequities that others above have rightly noted and decried; those are real factors we all must cope with, unfortunately. However, based on what I have seen, I don't believe that well-published and well-advised grads from public R1 universities should despair (nor do I believe that Ivy grads should assume they will waltz easily into jobs).
 * I'm a member of the search committee and have been following this conversation with great concern.  I don't believe I could convince the most skeptical contributors to this discussion that the committee seeks to give careful consideration to all applications, that we try to fasten our attention on the quality of the proposals and not to concern ourselves with their institution of origin, and that we take pleasure whenever, having made our short list, we observe an increase in the range of doctoral-granting institutions represented there.  The committee regularly discusses the sources of potential bias in our selection process; half of of us have gone through training programs designed to help mitigate bias; and one of our number is one of the university's administrators especially responsible for increasing diversity.  The process is meant to be meritocratic and otherwise non-discriminatory.  We're aware that discrimination can sneak in in the guise of merit.  We try to be vigilant.
 * Thank you to the search committee member for your comments. I did not participate in the above conversation, but (as a graduate of a very solid public R1 program that lacks a "prestige" name) I share some of the concerns expressed about being on equal footing with all applicants. I very much appreciate your affirmation that the search committee works so actively to mitigate bias in evaluating applications.
 * It's reassuring to know that the search committee takes this issue seriously. And I do believe this conversation had much more to do with larger trends and concerns than with this particular post-doc, but your response is much appreciated nonetheless.
 * Did anyone get a confirmation from their application? I know it's only a few days passed, but I always get nervous about receipt if there is no acknowledgement.


 * No acknowledgement here. I submitted a couple of days before the deadline. [12/5]
 * Don't worry too much about it.  I'm an old veteran of applying for this postdoc, and last year didn't get an acknowledgment until the rejection came in February.
 * I'm the person on the search committee who responded to the conversation above.  I'm sorry about sluggish confirmations -- and very sorry that no acknowledgment was sent to someone last year prior to a rejection: that's not supposed to have happened.  Confirmations will go out as soon as possible: the admin person who deals with this fellowship is very busy pulling together the files; a confirmation isn't to be sent until we've confirmed that the file is complete.  This is a large applicant pool, the clerical aspect of the work is quite time-consuming, and there are other claims on this person's time.

Washington University in St. Louis - John C. Danforth Postdoctoral Research Associate in Religion and Politics (Deadline: 1 Jan. 2014)
The John C. Danforth Center on Religion and Politics seeks applications from junior scholars and recent Ph.D. graduates for up to two postdoctoral fellowships in residence at Washington University in St. Louis. The appointment is for one year, renewable for a second year. Eligible applicants must have completed the Ph.D. by July 1, 2014, and no earlier than January 1, 2008. The scholars will spend most of their time pursuing research and writing on their own projects. They will also devote time to serving the intellectual life of the Danforth Center and the University through teaching one course per year, participating in the Center’s weekly interdisciplinary seminar, and giving a public lecture each academic year. Washington University in St. Louis is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer and especially encourages members of underrepresented groups to apply.

Required Qualifications: Applicants should hold a doctorate in religious studies, politics, anthropology, American studies, history, gender and sexuality, or another relevant field. Scholars should be engaged in projects that focus attention on religion and politics in the United States, historically or in the present day.


 * Applicant Special Instructions: Applicants must send all of the following information as a single pdf file to the Center at [mailto:rap@wustl.edu rap@wustl.edu] : A cover letter including a research project title and a project summary of 200 words or less; Current curriculum vitae; A brief (five-page) overview of the proposed research project, including a statement of how working at the Center will contribute to your aims; A relevant writing sample (published or unpublished paper); Two undergraduate course proposals.


 * Complete application portfolios must also include three letters of academic recommendation*


 * Applications will be reviewed until the positions are filled, but priority will be given to applications received by January 1, 2014. Applicants will be notified of Fellowship decisions by February 15, 2014.

Wesleyan University, Center for the Humanities - Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship (Deadline: 10 Jan. 2014)

 * Scholars who have received their Ph.D. degree after June 2010 in any field of inquiry in the humanities or humanistic social sciences – broadly conceived – are invited to apply for a postdoctoral fellowship, made possible through a grant from the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to Wesleyan University.


 * The purpose of this Fellowship is to provide scholars who have recently completed their Ph.D.’s with free time to further their own work in a cross-disciplinary setting, and to associate them with a distinguished faculty. One Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow will be appointed to the Wesleyan University Center for the Humanities for the whole academic year, 2014-2015, and will be awarded a stipend of $40,000. He or she will teach a one-semester undergraduate course; participate in the collegial life of the Center for the Humanities, which sponsors conferences, lectures, and colloquia; and give one public lecture. The Fellow will be provided with an office at the Center for the Humanities, and will be expected to work there on weekdays while the university is in session, and to reside in Middletown.


 * The themes for 2014-2015 will be announced in November, 2013. Please check our website http://www.wesleyan.edu/humanities/fellowships/mellon.html for updates.
 * 11/3/13: The themes are "Matter That Matters? Interrogating New Materialisms" and "Mobilities". See full theme descriptions here: http://wesleyan.edu/humanities/future_theme/index.html


 * Candidates do not need to have their PhD in hand at the time of application, but will need to have it by June, 2014.
 * Applications should be completed online by January 10, 2014 by clicking here: Online Application

Wesleyan University - Mellon Postdoc in Latin American Studies (Deadline: 6 Dec. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
Wesleyan University invites applications for a fellowship in Latin American Studies. We seek a historian of the twentieth century, with preference given to candidates whose research focuses on Central America or the Southern Cone. The successful candidate will offer courses originating in the Latin American Studies Program.

The fellowship carries limited teaching duties, and opportunities for scholarly research and professional development. Annual stipend of $45,000.00, research/travel funds and health insurance. Renewable for a second year.

Minimum Qualifications Ph.D. must be received before July 2014 and preferably since 2010.
 * Deadline: December 6, 2013. Questions may be addressed to Robert Conn, Director, Center for the Americas, Wesleyan University, 255 High Street, Middletown, CT 06459 (rconn@wesleyan.edu.
 * LINK to Apply

Wesleyan University - Mellon Postdoc in Native American Studies (Deadline: 6 Dec. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED
Wesleyan University invites applications for a fellowship in Native American Studies. We seek a scholar whose research focuses on cultural production or the cultural history of indigenous peoples in North America. The successful candidate will offer courses originating in the American Studies Department.

The fellowship carries limited teaching duties, and opportunities for scholarly research and professional development. Annual stipend of $45,000.00, research/travel funds and health insurance. Renewable for a second year.

Minimum Qualifications: Ph.D. must be received before July 2014 and preferably since 2010.


 * Deadline: December 6, 2013. Questions may be addressed to Robert Conn, Director, Center for the Americas, Wesleyan University, 255 High Street, Middletown, CT 06459 (rconn@wesleyan.edu).
 * LINK to Apply

Yale University - Council on East Asian Studies at Yale University Postdoctoral Associate Positions (Deadline: 17 Jan. 2014)
The Postdoctoral Associates Program at the Council on East Asian Studies provides promising young scholars specializing in East Asia a year at Yale University in which they can prepare their dissertations for publication, pursue research projects, gain experience teaching advanced seminars to undergraduates, and utilize Yale's resources.

Requirements: Ph.D. awarded between 2007 and June 15, 2014 in any field specializing in East Asia; remain in residence for academic year; during appointment revise doctoral dissertation or complete research project resulting in publishable manuscript; and teach one undergraduate course for majors in East Asian studies. Proposals with single region or transregional emphasis on China, Japan, and/or Korea are welcome.


 * To apply ON-LINE (see website below), please submit cover letter, CV, dissertation abstract, course proposal, statement regarding intended research project, and 3 letters of recommendation by Friday, January 17, 2014.
 * Letters of recommendation must be uploaded via a dossier service or from the recommenders directly. Please be sure that your recommenders address your teaching abilities in their letters. Names of references will not be accepted in lieu of confidential letters of recommendation. No late applications will be accepted. For more information and complete application requirements, please visit: http://eastasianstudies.research.yale.edu/appinfo.php

Yale University - International Security Studies - Post-Doctoral Associate (Deadline: April 4, 2014)

 * The Brady-Johnson Program in Grand Strategy, which operates under the auspices of International Security Studies, awards one or more Henry Chauncey Jr. '57 Postdoctoral Fellowships each spring.  These fellowships begin each September with a term of one academic year.  By mutual agreement of the fellow and ISS, the fellowship may be renewable for a second year.
 * These fellowships will provide opportunities for research and teaching in the field of “grand strategy” broadly defined.  Fellows must be in residence at Yale, and must have successfully defended their doctoral dissertation before the appointment begins.  The Program welcomes applications from both mid-career and junior scholars.  Scholars who have previously held an ISS fellowship are eligible to apply.
 * Fellows will be expected to conduct their own research and to teach at least one course on a subject relevant to grand strategy during each year in which they hold the fellowship. The stipend will be at least $50,000.  The fellowship will provide shared office space and access to Yale facilities as well as membership in the Yale Health Plan.
 * Please submit vita, a 5-page research proposal (describing how the fellowship will be used), transcripts, a short (no more than 50 page) writing sample, and three letters of reference to: Igor Biryukov, Senior Administrative Assistant, International Security Studies, Yale University, P.O. Box 208353, New Haven, CT 06520-8353.
 * The deadline for receipt of application materials is the first Friday of April.  Finalists may be asked to visit Yale for an on-campus interview, or to participate in a telephone interview. Yale University is an AA/EOE. Female, minority and handicapped candidates, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
 * For more information e-mail [mailto:igor.biryukov@yale.edu Igor Biryukov].

Yale University - Jack Miller Post-Doctoral Associate (Deadline: 15 Nov. 2013) - DEADLINE PASSED

 * The Yale Center for the Study of Representative Institutions in conjunction with the Jack Miller Center and the John Templeton Foundation seek to appoint a Post-doctoral Associate for a period of one year, commencing January 1 2014, and renewable up to 30 June 2016.
 * Preference will be given to those working on aspects of economic, legal, or intellectual history relating to institutional innovation and economic development in the Atlantic world c. 1650-c.1850. The Post-doctoral associate will be expected to teach one course per term, to participate in an annual summer institute, to assist in the organization of conferences, speaker series, and symposia, and to produce a final synthetic essay on his/her work. Salary is $50,000 per year plus benefits. Yale University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, and actively encourages applications from minority and women scholars.
 * Applicants should submit a cover letter stating qualifications and field of interest, a CV, a writing sample of no more than 50 pages, and a sample syllabus of a proposed course. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Applications and letters from three referees should be uploaded directly through https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3275
 * Apply by 15 Nov. 2013.
 * Does this actually start in January? Seems weird that it starts so soon and in the middle of the academic year.

Yale University - MacMillan Center, Program on Order, Conflict, and Violence Residential Research Fellowships (Deadline: 1 Feb. 2014)
The Program on Order, Conflict, and Violence at the MacMillan Center invites applications for residential research fellowships from scholars who address fundamental questions of order, conflict, and violence. The Program is offering two (2) post or pre doctoral fellowships in 2014-15.

This is an interdisciplinary research program, based on the social sciences (including history), which aims to promote innovative research on such questions as the causes of breakdown of order and violent conflict, the material and non-material sources and consequences of conflict, the various forms of political violence (e.g. coups, massacres, revolutions, riots, war, and genocide), the likelihood that some types of group conflict may be more or less prone to escalating into violent conflict, the evolution of national, subnational, or transnational political orders, and the social and political conditions and institutions associated with the emergence and breakdown of order. Under the direction of Professor Stathis Kalyvas, the Program fosters an intellectual community at Yale through the interaction of students, faculty, and visiting scholars interested in questions of order, conflict, and violence, and organizes various activities, including lectures, speaker series, workshops, and conferences. For more information see http://www.yale.edu/macmillan/ocvprogram.

Fellows will be expected to be in full-time residence during the academic year beginning September 1, 2014. During the tenure of their appointment, Fellows are expected to work on their research projects, interact with graduate students and faculty, contribute to the intellectual life of the Program, and participate in its collective activities and development.

Postdoctoral Fellows are expected to teach one course related to their research. Ideally, they also will complete a significant publication during their residency. Pre doctoral Fellows are expected to complete their doctoral dissertations and work with Professor Stathis Kalyvas on research projects dealing with various dimensions of civil conflict for approximately 10 hours each week. Responsibilities will vary but likely include assisting with the design and implementation of original surveys, data collection and management, assistance in archival research, and preliminary data analysis.

In awarding fellowships, preference is given to: (a) recent Ph.D. recipients; and (b) graduate students who have made progress on their dissertations and are likely to complete them during their fellowship. Applicants for Pre doctoral fellowships must have completed all coursework and general examinations at the time of application and are expected to have made significant progress on their dissertations. All candidates must be fluent in English.

Stipend and Resource Information: The Program provides an academic year stipend plus individual health insurance coverage. All Fellows appointed by the Program will have full access to the Yale University libraries and email. Normally, Fellows can expect shared office space, computer access and basic office supplies. Unfunded or partially funded predoctoral appointments may be available at the discretion of the Program. Interested candidates, who have other sources of funding, may apply with a clear indication of their funding situation. All applicants should indicate clearly whether they are seeking full or partial funding.


 * Apply at https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3546
 * Deadline for submission: February 1st, 2014 (applications submitted AFTER February 1st will not be accepted). For additional information e-mail whitney.doel@yale.edu . Late or incomplete applications will NOT be accepted. Yale University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer; applications from women and minorities are encouraged.

Yale University - South Asian Studies Council, Post Doctoral Fellowships in South Asian Studies (Deadline: 10 Jan. 2014)

 * The South Asian Studies Council (SASC) at the MacMillan Center invites applications for post-doctoral positions at Yale University for AY 2014-2015. The Council expects to make one or two appointments. Candidates must have research and teaching experience relevant to modern and contemporary South Asia, in the humanities or social sciences.


 * All applicants should have in-depth knowledge of at least one SA-related language and fluency in English; and must have completed the PhD by the time of appointment. The post-doctoral fellow will teach one course in each of two terms related to his/her interests, pursue his/her own research, and participate in the activities of the South Asian Studies Council. Applicants should submit a cover letter, one-page description of research plans; a draft of a course syllabus and a title and brief summary of a second course; a CV; names and contact information of two references. Compensation includes an annual salary of $55,000 - $60,000, depending on rank and seniority of the selected individual, and health coverage.


 * We will accept applications immediately with review beginning on January 10, 2014 and continuing until the selections are final. Yale is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.


 * All information from the applicant should be submitted electronically through Academic Jobs On-Line https://academicjobsonline.org/ajo/jobs/3127 . Uploaded PDF copies of signed reference letters will be accepted but signed hard copies should be mailed to the address below. Contact: Ms. Kasturi Gupta, Program Manager, South Asian Studies Council, The Whitney and Betty MacMillan Center for International and Area Studies, 34 Hillhouse Avenue, P.O. Box 208206 New Haven, CT 06520-8206 USA. Email: kasturi.gupta@yale.edu
 * Has anyone submitted their application yet? Just FYI, when one visits the online application a distinct set of application requirements are listed (see below):
 * Cover Letter
 * Curriculum Vitae
 * Research Statement
 * Teaching Statement
 * Course Syllabus
 * Brief Description of 2nd course
 * Table of Contents, Introduction or the Dissertation Outline and a chapter
 * Article or Chapter (no more than 30 pages)
 * Two Reference Letters

DISCUSSION
Could whoever keeps resetting the links stop doing that? Someone is regularly making updates in such a way that resets the color of the numbered postdoc links in the table of contents to "unvisited," even when one has been using the same browser on the same computer. I find that keeping track of unvisited vis-à-vis visited links is really the only way to keep up with this page. Thanks!
 * Hi: I'm not familiar with the problem you're describing. This page will be edited on a regular basis as new postdocs appear and are added to the page. Your issue sounds like something browser-specific and you might want to try a different one. Otherwise, it is a Wikia-large interface issue that the admins. of this wiki don't control. Please contact Wikia directly to report the problem: http://academicjobs.wikia.com/wiki/Special:Contact/bug. Other good ways to keep track of recent changes to this page include following the RSS feed ("Recent Activity") at the top of this page, or subscribing to it yourself . Or you can check the "History" of this page directly: http://academicjobs.wikia.com/wiki/Humanities_and_Social_Sciences_Postdocs_2013-14?action=history. Hope this helps! Una74 (talk) 23:24, August 25, 2013 (UTC)
 * Browser or no, I can tell you only that it happens here, yet not at the jobs page I also check.
 * I'm sorry. It sounds like a bug. Please report it to Wikia. --Una74 (talk) 17:39, August 27, 2013 (UTC)

This may be a foolish question, but is there any way to arrange the page where you can see the date the postdoc has been posted, as opposed to it being listed in alphabetical order, as this makes it more difficult to check for new postdocs? Thanks!
 * This list has historically been organized alphabetically. Other users may find it confusing to change the format abruptly. Also, it would be somewhat difficult and time-consuming to reorganize the whole list at this point in the season (there are over 30 already posted, at various points in time). Usually people are most concerned about the deadlines (which are marked in the header for each postdoc). If there is broad support for changing format, we can consider it. I would need to hear from others. Again, if you want to keep track of recent changes (including when certain postdocs were posted), please consult the RSS feed above or the History page. Una74 (talk) 16:45, August 26, 2013 (UTC)
 * I'll put in a vote for ordering by date posted, though I don't want to make anyone redo work.  Much easier for those of us who check this page regularly, and I suspect that a high percentage of the users are also very frequent visitors.
 * I myself (new person to this discussion) would vote very strongly against organizing it by date posted - that would make it much harder to find things IMHO; date posted here need not be the same thing as the date posted elsewhere, too. There might be a middle-ground technical solution, though – please chime in:
 * IDEA 1: If we migrated everything into a sortable table, entries could be sorted by institution by default and sortable by date posted with just a click. The main disadvantage that I can see is that it would be a much less effective use of space compared to the current layout; it would also add a bit to the time it takes to add an entry.
 * IDEA 2: We could just add an "Added to the wiki on" list, much like the "Deadlines" list. This would give people a spot to go check if they want to see what's been added lately without looking at the RSS feed or history.
 * Quick response: Thanks for your ideas. I can say (as Admin. here for many years) sortable tables on this wiki are a nightmare to edit and maintain (if I had time, I would reformat all the pages that were originally set up in tables, just because they are such a constant hassle). So I can see why you'd recommend it, but I would strongly urge against going that route with this page, particularly because it is very heavily trafficked.  An "Added to wiki" list would be less of a problem, although it would be one more thing to update and maintain. In general, I am curious as to why it seems like a burden to check the page history or RSS feed?  Maybe some people don't understand what an RSS feed is? If you are not familiar with it, this quick overview might help: http://www.whatisrss.com/ Una74 (talk) 15:42, August 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * Re: RSS, most major web browsers don't support it directly anymore, which doesn't exactly drive adoption. Even Google Reader has been discontinued! That said, there are some excellent third-party RSS readers out there – I use one (Vienna, available for the Mac) just for job-related RSS feeds. It's how I follow the updates to this page, for example, and helps things from getting lost in the information clutter.)
 * Re: Deadlines, I just realized that this page doesn't have such a listing. (I added the deadlines to the headers earlier, but neglected to put in a list like there is in some other job wiki pages.)
 * Hi again: I am aware that RSS feeds can be a problem with Google Chrome (although as you note, there are a lot of good third party RSS readers around--thanks especially for that recommendation, here's the link http://www.vienna-rss.org/). I personally tend to use Safari with this site, which has excellent RSS capablities. Firefox is also still good at allowing RSS subscriptions. I did add RSS feed ("Recent Activity") to the top of this page so everyone would have access to the most recent RSS feed items, even if they don't have browser capacity for RSS subscriptions. Another option: I am not involved with Twitter in any way, but I know there is a way to convert RSS to tweets (this has been done for the Comm. jobs page: https://twitter.com/commjobs1). If someone would like to do the same for this page, please go for it and share the link here (a relevant site: http://twitterfeed.com/). --Una74 (talk) 16:15, August 30, 2013 (UTC)
 * Okay, thanks for your view. I think another thing to keep in mind, though, is that use of this page changes as the season progresses. Right now (end of August), people may be looking to this page primarily for new postdocs; however, later on, after deadlines have passed and applications are submitted (after Oct. or so), users tend to be more concerned with updates of specific positions, which might be easier to find if ordered alphabetically. When they were actually posted here matters less as the season goes on, it seems to me. But others who have strong feelings about this one way or another should chime in too. Also, on this front, I have been making an effort to note in the edit summary when adding postdocs, so additions can be easily tracked via RSS feed or page History.
 * I think perhaps the original commenter is not familiar with existing possibilities (and perhaps they meant for next year?).  PLEASE look up an RSS reader that alerts you to daily changes to the site in a single click, with great customization possibilities. ...I use Chrome's add-on, but there are many others.  Also, on any page, just hit Ctrl-F to quickly find any search term you want, whether the school or "October" to see October deadlines.   This is a VOLUNTEER website, folks, not a customer service center....  thanks, Una, for the work you do!  -s.

RESOURCES

 * Gender/Sexuality Academic Funding Opportunities at http://gendersexualityopps.wordpress.com/ (University of Chicago).
 * UC Berkeley List of Postdoctoral Fellowships in the Humanities
 * Grants / Fellowships Blog (University of Chicago).
 * Advice for Postdoc Applications: The Postdoc App: How It’s Different and Why ("Professor Is In" blog).