Postdoctoral Fellow, Africana Studies & BHIM

PeopleAdmin, Inc.; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Indiana University Indianapolis invites applications for a Mellon Foundation–funded Postdoctoral Fellowship linked to the newly established Black Humanities in the Midwest (BHIM) Africana Studies Research Center.

With a scholarly record meeting IU’s academic standards for tenure-track positions, the postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to be considered for hire as an assistant professor after the second year.

Qualifications

• Applicants must hold a PhD at the time of appointment.
• Current doctoral candidates may apply but must defend their dissertation before the start date.

Responsibilities

• Teach two courses per academic year in Africana Studies, History, Museum Studies, or related fields.
• Contribute to BHIM’s interdisciplinary labs and participate in programs, workshops, and community-engaged events.

Skills

Public history

Education

PhD

Job description

Indiana University Indianapolis invites applications for a Mellon Foundation–funded Postdoctoral Fellowship linked to the newly established Black Humanities in the Midwest (BHIM) Africana Studies Research Center.

With a scholarly record meeting IU’s academic standards for tenure-track positions, the postdoctoral fellow will have the opportunity to be considered for hire as an assistant professor after the second year.