Postdoc in Public Policy & the Humanities (Black Studies)

Public Value; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full university benefits

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow focused on Public Policy and the Humanities at Indiana University Bloomington. This position emphasizes Criminology, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Justice, or Economics, contributing to the newly established Black Humanities in the Midwest (BHIM) Africana Studies Research Center.

Fellows will teach courses, engage in interdisciplinary research, and participate in community events, with strong support for transitioning to a tenure-track role. An expected start date is August 1, 2026, with a competitive salary of $60,000 and full university benefits.

Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. at the time of appointment.
• Contribute to research labs at BHIM.
• Work towards completing a book manuscript.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per academic year in AAADS.
• Contribute to BHIM’s interdisciplinary labs.
• Participate in departmental workshops and community events.

Skills

Black Studies

Criminology

Entrepreneurship

Environmental Justice

Economics

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. seeks applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow focused on Public Policy and the Humanities at Indiana University Bloomington. This position emphasizes Criminology, Entrepreneurship, Environmental Justice, or Economics, contributing to the newly established Black Humanities in the Midwest (BHIM) Africana Studies Research Center.

Fellows will teach courses, engage in interdisciplinary research, and participate in community events, with strong support for transitioning to a tenure-track role. An expected start date is August 1, 2026, with a competitive salary of $60,000 and full university benefits.