Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Latina/Latino Studies

University of Illinois, Department of Latina/Latino Studies; Urbana (IL); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Research budget $5,000

Office space

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Latina/Latino Studies for the 2027-2028 academic year. The one-year appointment starts August 16, 2027 and is renewable for a second year.

The role focuses on Latina/Latino Studies with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across campus, including teaching one course. Salary is $60,000 for the 12-month period (Aug 16, 2027 – Aug 15, 2028) with a $5,000

Qualifications

• Doctorate or terminal degree completed within the past five years or by August 15, 2027.
• External appointment; current University of Illinois faculty members and graduate students at the Urbana-Champaign campus are not eligible to apply.
• Scholars who received their Ph.D. from UIUC are also not eligible for this appointment.
• Interdisciplinary research contributions in Latina/Latino Studies encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teach; expected to teach one course in Latina/Latino Studies.
• Engage in research projects and contribute to the intellectual life of the program.
• Office space is provided; a research budget of $5,000 will be provided.

Skills

Interdisciplinary research

Teaching experience

Education

Doctorate or terminal degree within past five years

Job description

The University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign invites applications for a postdoctoral research associate in the Department of Latina/Latino Studies for the 2027-2028 academic year. The one-year appointment starts August 16, 2027 and is renewable for a second year.

The role focuses on Latina/Latino Studies with opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration across campus, including teaching one course. Salary is $60,000 for the 12-month period (Aug 16, 2027 – Aug 15, 2028) with a $5,000