Mellon Postdoctoral Fellow, Sound Studies & Listening

Haverford College; Haverford (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Haverford College invites applications for a two-year, full-time Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship to begin Fall 2027. The fellow will engage in a humanistic study of sound and listening, teaching courses across four semesters, and contributing to interdisciplinary conversations on sound culture.

The Fellow will participate in the faculty seminar Acts of Listening, deliver a lecture in the first year, and explore mentorship opportunities in the second year to support professional growth while

Responsibilities

• Participate in the faculty seminar "Acts of Listening" led by Professor Gustavus Stadler (English).
• Teach one course at the intermediate/advanced level during each of the four semesters.
• Deliver a lecture in the spring semester of the first year and pursue mentorship opportunities in the second year.

Job description

Haverford College invites applications for a two-year, full-time Mellon Postdoctoral Fellowship to begin Fall 2027. The fellow will engage in a humanistic study of sound and listening, teaching courses across four semesters, and contributing to interdisciplinary conversations on sound culture.

The Fellow will participate in the faculty seminar Acts of Listening, deliver a lecture in the first year, and explore mentorship opportunities in the second year to support professional growth while