Postdoctoral Scholar Teaching Fellow in Visual Culture

Modern Language Association; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 68,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

The California Institute of Technology invites applications for a two-year Postdoctoral Scholar Teaching Fellowship in Visual Culture, to begin in fall 2027. Area of Specialization: research on visual culture and the environment; preference for applicants who could benefit from access to The Huntington Library collections. The successful candidate will teach two undergraduate courses in year one and three in year two; Ph.D.

required. Deadline: November 15, 2026.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. required by start of appointment.
• Focus on visual culture and environment.
• Preference for access to Huntington Library collections.

Responsibilities

• Teach two undergraduate courses in year one and three in year two.

Job description

The Division of the Humanities and Social Sciences at the California Institute of Technology invites applications for a two-yearposition as a Postdoctoral Scholar Teaching Fellowship in Visual Culture, to begin in time for Caltech's fall term 2027. Area of Specialization: We seek candidates whose research focuses on visual culture and the environment, with preference for candidates whose research would benefit from access to collections at The Huntington Library. We welcome applications from scholars trained in Art History, Architectural History, Cinema and Media Studies, Environmental Studies, Literature, History, or related fields. The successful candidate will be expected to teach two (approximately ten-week) undergraduate courses in the first year of their appointment and three undergraduate courses in their second year. The appointment is contingent upon completion of the Ph.D.

Deadline for applications is November 15, 2026.

Hiring Salary: $75,268

As one of the largest employers in Pasadena, CA, Caltech is committed to providing comprehensive benefits to eligible employees and their eligible dependents. Our benefits package includes competitive compensation, health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement savings plans, generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.), tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more about our benefits and staff perks.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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