Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies Post-Doctoral Research Associate
About The Position
The Carter G. Woodson Institute for African American and African Studies at the University of Virginia is seeking applications for residential post-doctoral Research Associates. This program is open to candidates across all disciplines of the humanities and social sciences whose research focuses on African American and African Diasporic Studies. The fellowship is a twelve-month appointment, renewable for a second year, and requires the selected individuals to relocate to Charlottesville, Virginia. Fellows will hold the title of Research Associate and will be expected to teach one course per academic year, participate in regular manuscript workshops, and present their research to the University community.
Requirements
- PhD in hand by June 15, 2027.
- Received PhD no earlier than six years prior to the application deadline (i.e., no earlier than December 1, 2020).
- Work focuses on African American and African Diasporic Studies.
- Ability to relocate to Charlottesville, Virginia.
Responsibilities
- Teach one course per academic year in the Department of African American and African Studies (AAS) in the fall or spring semester.
- Engage in regular manuscript workshops (about twice monthly) with an interdisciplinary cohort of other scholars.
- Make at least one formal presentation of their research to the University community during the academic year.
- Relocate to the University of Virginia in Charlottesville, Virginia for the duration of the fellowship term.
Benefits
- Full-time benefits
- One-time relocation reimbursement of $1,000 (may be eligible)
- Allowance for research and travel-related expenses (up to $2,000, annually)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
