Nordic Studies Postdoctoral Teaching Fellow

Pacific Lutheran University; Tacoma (WA); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Campus housing

Moving allowance

Job summary

Pacific Lutheran University invites applications for the Svare-Toven Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in Scandinavian Studies. The one-year residential fellowship supports pedagogical development for recent PhDs, with a rank equivalent to visiting assistant professor.

Fellows reside on campus from September 1, 2027 to May 31, 2028. The program accepts PhDs or equivalent by Sept 1, 2027, in Scandinavian Studies or related humanities/social sciences, with a strong emphasis on teaching, mentorship,

Qualifications

• PhD or equivalent degree in hand no later than September 1, 2027.
• PhD in Scandinavian Studies or a related humanities or social science discipline with primary focus on Scandinavia.
• Applicant must be an emerging teacher-scholar not yet tenured or on tenure track.

Responsibilities

• Teach four undergraduate courses across fall, J-Term, and spring semesters.
• Participate in PLU’s mentorship program, including teaching mentorship.
• Present scholarly work at campus or community events, especially with the Scandinavian Cultural Center.

Skills

Inclusive teaching strategies

Diversity awareness

Undergraduate teaching

Effective communication

Education

PhD or equivalent terminal degree

PhD in Scandinavian Studies or related field

Emerging teacher-scholar (not tenure or on tenure track)

Job description

Pacific Lutheran University invites applications for the Svare-Toven Postdoctoral Teaching Fellowship in Scandinavian Studies. The one-year residential fellowship supports pedagogical development for recent PhDs, with a rank equivalent to visiting assistant professor.

Fellows reside on campus from September 1, 2027 to May 31, 2028. The program accepts PhDs or equivalent by Sept 1, 2027, in Scandinavian Studies or related humanities/social sciences, with a strong emphasis on teaching, mentorship,