Postdoctoral Fellow: American Material Culture & Teaching

Boston University American & New England Studies Program; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Conference travel support

Job summary

Boston University’s American Studies Program invites applications for the Abbott Lowell Cummings Postdoctoral Fellowship in American Material Culture. The two-year appointment begins July 1, 2027, for a scholar who has earned a doctorate and is within five years of completion.

The Fellow will split time between teaching and research, contributing to scholarly work and public-facing material culture discourse. Salary is competitive for the field, with travel and source support provided.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. in hand by start date; within five years of completion preferred.
• Experience in American material culture or related field beneficial.
• Ability to teach undergrad introductory courses and upper-level seminars.

Responsibilities

• Teach one undergraduate introductory course in American material culture per year.
• Teach one upper-level seminar for undergraduate and graduate students per year.
• Engage in research and writing, contributing to scholarly community.
• Travel to conferences and sources supported by the fellowship.

Skills

Postdoctoral research

University teaching

Curriculum development

Education

Ph.D. in American Studies

Related interdisciplinary preparation

Job description

Boston University’s American Studies Program invites applications for the Abbott Lowell Cummings Postdoctoral Fellowship in American Material Culture. The two-year appointment begins July 1, 2027, for a scholar who has earned a doctorate and is within five years of completion.

The Fellow will split time between teaching and research, contributing to scholarly work and public-facing material culture discourse. Salary is competitive for the field, with travel and source support provided.