Postdoctoral Research Associate

University of Notre Dame; Notre Dame (IN); Presencial; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Research budget

Travel budget

In residence

Descripción de la vacante

The Gender Studies Program at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral research fellowship in Gender Studies to begin August 2027. The successful candidate will teach one course per semester and pursue a program of independent research while participating in the scholarly life of the faculty.

The fellow is expected to be in residence. Salary will be paid in alignment with NIH postdoctoral scholar rates, and a research and travel budget will be provided.

Formación

• Evidence of scholarly achievement and successful teaching experience is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Teach one course per semester.
• Pursue a program of independent research and participate in the scholarly life of the faculty.
• Be in residence during the fellowship.

Conocimientos

Teaching experience

Educación

PhD in Gender / Feminist / Sexuality Studies

Descripción del empleo

The Gender Studies Program at the University of Notre Dame invites applications for a one-year postdoctoral research fellowship, with the possibility to be renewed for a second year, in Gender Studies to begin August 2027. The successful candidate will teach one course per semester and will be expected to pursue a program of independent research and participate in the scholarly life of the faculty. The fellow is expected to be in residence. Applicants must be fluent in feminist and queer theories and methodologies and prepared to teach both core courses (feminist and gender theory) and Gender Studies electives in their area of specialization. Evidence of scholarly achievement and successful teaching experience is essential.

Housed in Notre Dame’s College of Arts & Letters, the Gender Studies Program is a vibrant interdisciplinary community of students and scholars that offers an undergraduate major and minor and a graduate minor. In addition to its degree programs, Gender Studies sponsors a wide array of campus and community programming, including graduate student and faculty research workshops, a book club, a film series, a journal of undergraduate research, and international conferences in the field.

Salary for this position will be paid in alignment with the postdoctoral scholar rates as defined by the National Institutes of Health. A research and travel budget will be provided.

Qualifications

Applications are welcome from scholars who hold a PhD in Gender / Feminist / Sexuality Studies. All degree requirements should be completed before August 1, 2027. Preference will be given to candidates who have received their degree within the last five years. Applicants without a degree in hand by the time of application must include a statement from their director attesting to the candidate's ability to complete the PhD before August 1, 2027.

Questions may be addressed to Perin Gürel, Director of the Gender Studies Program, at [e-mail].

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

The University of Notre Dame seeks to attract, develop, and retain the highest quality faculty, staff and administration. The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or age in employment. Moreover, Notre Dame prohibits discrimination against veterans or disabled qualified individuals, and complies with 41 CFR 60-741.5(a) and 41 CFR 60-300.5(a). We strongly encourage applications from candidates attracted to a university with a Catholic identity.

Dual Career Assistance

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Background Check

This appointment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Applicants will be asked to identify all felony convictions and/or pending felony charges. Felony convictions do not automatically bar an individual from employment. Each case will be examined separately to determine the appropriateness of employment in the particular position. Failure to be forthcoming or dishonesty with respect to felony disclosures can result in the disqualification of a candidate. The full procedure can be viewed at https://facultyhandbook.nd.edu/?id=link-73597.