Postdoctoral Fellow - Black Literature & Diaspora Studies

Rutgers University; New Brunswick (NJ); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental coverage

Paid vacation and holidays

Competitive retirement benefits

Educational benefits for employee and/

Life insurance coverage

Employee discounts

Job summary

Rutgers University invites applications for the Cheryl A. Wall Postdoctoral Associate in African American and African Diaspora Literary Studies in the English Department.

The fellowship features a possible renewal for a second year, an annual salary of $60,000, and health benefits, with responsibilities including teaching one course per academic year and mentoring graduate students. We welcome scholars pursuing research in African American literature and related fields, including black feminist

Qualifications

• PhD or doctoral degree in hand by July 1, 2026.
• Be no more than six years beyond the Ph.D.

Responsibilities

• Teach one course per academic year.
• Mentor graduate students in the field.
• Engage in the intellectual life of the department.

Skills

African American lit

Education

PhD or Doctoral degree in relevant field

Job description

Rutgers University invites applications for the Cheryl A. Wall Postdoctoral Associate in African American and African Diaspora Literary Studies in the English Department.

The fellowship features a possible renewal for a second year, an annual salary of $60,000, and health benefits, with responsibilities including teaching one course per academic year and mentoring graduate students. We welcome scholars pursuing research in African American literature and related fields, including black feminist