Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Notre Dame • Notre Dame, IN

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About The Position

The University of Notre Dame’s Gender Studies Program invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral research fellowship, with the possibility of renewal for a second year, beginning August 2027. The fellow will teach one course per semester, pursue an independent research program, and participate in the scholarly life of the faculty. The fellow is expected to be in residence.

Applicants should be fluent in feminist and queer theories and methodologies and prepared to teach core courses in feminist and gender theory, as well as Gender Studies electives in their area of specialization. Evidence of scholarly achievement and successful teaching experience is essential.

The Gender Studies Program, housed in the College of Arts & Letters, is an interdisciplinary community offering an undergraduate major and minor and a graduate minor. It also sponsors campus and community programming, including research workshops, a book club, a film series, an undergraduate research journal, and international conferences.

Applications must be submitted through Interfolio by December 4, 2026; applications submitted through the job posting will not be reviewed. The position begins in August 2027.

Requirements

• PhD in Gender Studies, Feminist Studies, or Sexuality Studies; all degree requirements must be completed before August 1, 2027.
• Fluency in feminist and queer theories and methodologies.
• Preparedness to teach feminist and gender theory core courses and electives in the candidate’s area of specialization.
• Evidence of scholarly achievement.
• Successful teaching experience.
• Applicants who do not hold the degree at the time of application must provide a statement from their director attesting to their ability to complete the PhD before August 1, 2027.

Nice To Haves

• Preference will be given to candidates who received their degree within the last five years.

Responsibilities

• Teach one course per semester.
• Pursue a program of independent research.
• Participate in the scholarly life of the faculty.
• Be in residence.
• Teach core courses in feminist and gender theory and Gender Studies electives in the fellow’s area of specialization.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree