Postdoctoral Fellowship

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Bloomington (IN); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Research support funding

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. invites applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship at Indiana University, Bloomington. This fellowship supports scholars focusing on race and ethnicity through multidisciplinary research efforts. Candidates will engage in teaching, research, and professional development over a two-year term starting August 1, 2027.

Successful applicants must be committed to addressing social issues in race and ethnicity studies and have a Ph.D. by June 30, 2027. Salary is set at $60,000 annually with health benefits and additional research funding.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. must be completed by June 30, 2027.
• Strong applicants show potential for tenure-track positions.
• Experience in social sciences or humanities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research in race and ethnicity studies.
• Teach one course per year during residency.
• Present work at conferences and publish findings.

Skills

Research experience

Teaching skills

Strong written communication

Education

Ph.D. in relevant field

Job description

Posting Details

Title: Postdoctoral Fellowship

Appointment Status: Non-Tenure Track

Department: IU Bloomington Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society

Location: Bloomington

Position Summary

The Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society (CRRES) at Indiana University, Bloomington, invites applications for a CRRES Postdoctoral Fellowship. The fellowship provides support to scholars studying race and ethnicity from a broad range of fields in the social sciences and humanities. We are particularly interested in candidates with disciplinary homes in Geography, Psychological and Brain Sciences, as well as those in Anthropology with a focus on Human Biology. The CRRES postdoctoral fellowship program aims to create a legacy of scholars who will be positioned to address issues related to race and ethnicity using a multidisciplinary lens. We welcome candidates whose research intersects with African American and African Diaspora Studies, Native American and Indigenous Studies, Latinx Studies, and/or Asian American Studies. The Fellow is expected to pursue research activities associated with their primary area of work, as demonstrated by conference presentations and published works. CRRES fellowships are designed to advance the careers of new scholars by providing opportunities to research, teach, and connect with mentors and with faculty in host departments. Strong applicants will demonstrate evidence of scholarly potential that will make them competitive for tenure‑track appointments at Indiana University and other research universities.

Terms of Agreement

Fellows are expected to pursue research, teach one course during each year of residency, and participate in CRRES as well as host department activities and seminars. This two-year position begins on August 1, 2027 and ends on May 31, 2029, at a 10-month annual salary of $60,000. Postdoctoral fellows will also receive Indiana University health benefits and $3,000 each year in research support.

Application Process

We invite applications from qualified candidates at the beginning of their academic careers who do not yet hold tenure‑track academic positions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand or a letter from the chair of their dissertation committee confirming the timeline for completion and filing by June 30, 2027.

• Cover letter addressed to Dr. Sonia Lee, Search Committee Chair, Center for Research on Race and Ethnicity in Society, Indiana University.
• Curriculum vitae.
• Research statement describing dissertation project, work in progress, plans for publication, and professional goals.
• Teaching statement.
• Writing sample.
• Three letters of reference.

Applications should be submitted online at http://indiana.peopleadmin.com. Queries should be sent to [e-mail]. Applications received by October 15, 2026 will receive full consideration. Information about the Center can be found at http://crres.indiana.edu.

Basic Qualifications

Applicants must have a Ph.D. in hand or a letter from the chair of their dissertation committee confirming the timeline for completion and filing by June 30, 2027.

Additional Information

Expected start date: August 1, 2027

Position duration: 2 years (August 1, 2027 – May 31, 2029)