Postdoc in Civic Dialogue & Democratic Deliberation

In Balance; Holland (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Hope College in Holland, Michigan invites two Postdoctoral Fellows to advance the theory and practice of civil dialogue through the GRACE Program. Fellows will teach one course per year and engage in research shaping civil discourse pedagogy.

The two-year appointments begin in 2027 and are funded by a US Department of Education grant, with a residential liberal arts setting and active campus involvement. These fellows will work under faculty mentorship, contribute to community engagement, and

Qualifications

• Ph.D. with focus in rhetoric, democracy, politics, or closely related field, ABD considered.
• Evidence of effective undergraduate teaching.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Teach one course per year
• Provide leadership for the student learning community
• Provide leadership for campus events and programming
• Provide leadership for community engagement
• Provide leadership for curriculum development
• Develop public scholarship

Skills

Effective undergraduate teaching

Written and oral communication

Education

Ph.D. in rhetoric or related field (ABD considered)

Job description

Hope College in Holland, Michigan invites two Postdoctoral Fellows to advance the theory and practice of civil dialogue through the GRACE Program. Fellows will teach one course per year and engage in research shaping civil discourse pedagogy.

The two-year appointments begin in 2027 and are funded by a US Department of Education grant, with a residential liberal arts setting and active campus involvement. These fellows will work under faculty mentorship, contribute to community engagement, and