Harvard University - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Global American Studies (2027-28)

H-Net; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 80,000; Full time

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Job summary

Harvard University’s Charles Warren Center invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral fellowship in Global American Studies, starting July 1, 2027, renewable for a second year. The appointment includes teaching one course per year, access to Harvard libraries, and mentorship.

Salary aligns with university scales (roughly $67,600–$80,000) plus benefits. Applicants must have Ph.D. before the start date and show research interests in the US in a global context.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be completed before start date (July 1, 2027).
• Demonstrated research interests in Global American Studies.
• Ability to teach and participate in program conferences.

Responsibilities

• Teach one course per year during the fellowship.
• Participate in a fellowship program conference each spring.
• Engage in mentorship and contribute to Harvard's academic community.

Skills

Scholarly research

Teaching

Education

Ph.D. required

Job description

Harvard University - Postdoctoral Fellowship in Global American Studies (2027-28)

The Charles Warren Center, Harvard's research center for North American history announces next year of its Global American Studies postdoctoral fellowship. This postdoc, distinct from the Center's long-standing faculty fellowship, will select one fellow in winter 2027. The appointment is for one year starting July 1, 2027, renewable for a second.

The final deadline for this postdoc is December 3, 2026.
The recommendation letter deadline is December 4, 2026.

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.

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 term), to participate in a fellowship program 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, 2027, and the program is available for up to four years after receipt of the Ph.D. We are interested in applications in Global American Studies 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 Warren 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 rates (roughly $67,600-$80,000) the postdoc includes benefits.

Contact Information

Monnikue McCall
Charles Warren Center
Emerson Hall, 4th Floor
Harvard University
Cambridge, MA 02138

Email: [e-mail]

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